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Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, and its news flow reflects ongoing activity across a broad national network. Company announcements frequently highlight new hospital openings, expansion into additional states and joint venture projects with regional health systems.
Recent news releases describe the opening of freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in markets such as Lake Worth and St. Petersburg in Florida, Amarillo in Texas and Danbury in Connecticut. These hospitals provide intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. News items often detail facility features such as private rooms, therapy gyms with advanced rehabilitation technologies, activities of daily living suites, in-house dialysis suites and therapy courtyards.
Encompass Health’s news also covers development plans and partnerships, including joint venture hospitals with organizations like Vanderbilt Health and BSA Health System. These stories explain how new inpatient rehabilitation hospitals are intended to complement existing acute care services and expand access to hospital-level rehabilitative care in specific regions.
Investors and observers will also find financial and corporate updates in the company’s news, such as quarterly earnings results, guidance updates and dividend declarations. The company issues press releases summarizing its operating results, non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share, and information about investor conference calls and webcasts.
This news page aggregates these various categories of information, allowing readers to follow Encompass Health’s hospital openings, geographic expansion, partnerships, financial disclosures and industry recognitions in one place.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) will host a webcast on March 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. CT to discuss its use of predictive analytics in reducing acute hospital readmissions and enhancing patient outcomes in its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the United States. The session will be led by Barb Jacobsmeyer, Executive VP and President of Inpatient Hospitals, followed by a Q&A segment. Interested members of the investment community can access the webcast via the company’s investor site.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and Ascension St. John announced plans to build a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Owasso, Oklahoma. This facility will offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with 24-hour nursing care, to patients recovering from serious conditions such as strokes and spinal injuries. The hospital is set to complement local acute care services and is the second joint venture location following the Broken Arrow hospital, which opened in 2016. Demand for rehabilitation services has increased, prompting this expansion.
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) reported Q4 2020 results, showing a 2.5% increase in net operating revenues to $1,214.4 million compared to Q4 2019. Income from continuing operations per diluted share rose by 26.5%, reaching $0.86. Adjusted EBITDA was stable at $239.9 million. However, the home health segment experienced a 3.9% revenue decline. The company provided 2021 guidance predicting net revenues of $5,000 to $5,170 million and adjusted EBITDA between $925 to $955 million. Encompass Health is also exploring strategic alternatives for its home health and hospice business.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and UnityPoint Health – Trinity are launching a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, in Moline, Illinois. This initiative follows the approval of a certificate of need by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The facility aims to enhance access to rehabilitative care for the Quad Cities community and will feature a range of therapies and medical services. Construction is set to begin in mid-2022, with the hospital expected to be operational shortly thereafter.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) will release its fourth-quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2020, after market close on January 26, 2021. The company will hold an investor conference call on January 27, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-587-6761 (international: 706-679-1635) and using the pass code 6192515. A live webcast and replay will be available on the company's investor website.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) is exploring strategic alternatives for its home health and hospice business, considering options like an IPO, spin-off, merger, or sale. The company has experienced substantial growth since merging with Encompass Home Health and Hospice in 2015. As part of this review, the board is assessing potential corporate structures to enhance growth. There is no set timeline for the review’s completion, and the company will disclose updates only as directed by its Board. Citi and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen, and Katz are advising on the process.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has opened the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo, Ohio, marking its fourth rehabilitation facility in the state. The hospital, located at 4647 Monroe Street, features 40 private patient rooms, advanced rehabilitation technology, and specialized care for patients recovering from severe illnesses and injuries such as strokes and spinal cord injuries. This facility aims to provide high-quality, integrated care to improve patient outcomes and restore independence.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has received a certificate of need from the Illinois Health Facilities Board to build a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Shiloh, Illinois. This facility, set to be a joint venture with BJC HealthCare, will provide essential rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The hospital will focus on patients recovering from severe conditions like strokes and brain injuries, featuring private rooms and advanced rehabilitation technologies. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for quality care in the Metro East area.
Encompass Health Corp. (EHC) reported Q3 2020 results with net operating revenues of $1,173.9 million, up 1.1% from Q3 2019. Income per diluted share fell 20.4% to $0.78 due to increased depreciation, amortization, and interest expenses. Cash flows from operations rose 51.6%, reaching $173.4 million. Inpatient revenue grew by 3.8% but home health revenue declined 6.5%. The company anticipates Q4 revenues between $1,150 million and $1,220 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.79 to $0.90.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stock. This dividend is set to be paid on January 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 4, 2021. The company operates a comprehensive network of 136 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 245 home health locations, and 83 hospice locations across 39 states and Puerto Rico, focusing on high-quality, integrated healthcare services.