Encompass Health Corporation - EHC STOCK NEWS

Encompass Health Corp. (EHC) has announced it will report its third quarter results after market close on October 26, 2022. An investor conference call is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on October 27, 2022, to discuss the results. The company, operating 153 rehabilitation hospitals across 36 states and Puerto Rico, is recognized for high-quality rehabilitative care. Investors can access the call via phone or through a live webcast available on the company’s investor website.

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has announced plans to construct a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in The Villages, Florida. This facility aims to provide essential rehab services for patients recovering from serious illnesses and injuries, including strokes and spinal cord injuries. Encompass Health will enhance local acute care with specialized therapies and advanced rehabilitation technologies. Currently, the company operates 19 rehabilitation hospitals in Florida and plans to open five more in the next three years, highlighting a strategic expansion in the region.

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has opened the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples, a 50-bed facility aimed at aiding recovery from severe illnesses and injuries. Located at 14305 Collier Blvd, the hospital offers comprehensive care, including 24-hour nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. It features private rooms, a large therapy gym, and an activities suite. This new facility represents Encompass Health's 153rd inpatient hospital and 19th in Florida, enhancing local access to specialized rehabilitative care.

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) plans to establish a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania, aimed at enhancing local healthcare services. This facility will offer specialized care for patients recovering from severe conditions like strokes and spinal injuries, featuring private rooms and advanced rehabilitation technology. With this, Encompass Health will have 10 rehabilitation hospitals in Pennsylvania. The initiative aligns with its commitment to improve access to quality rehabilitation care in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Encompass Health (EHC) and UnityPoint Health – Trinity have opened the Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, a 40-bed hospital in Moline, Illinois. This facility specializes in rehabilitation for patients recovering from severe injuries and illnesses, offering comprehensive care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The institute, featuring advanced rehabilitation technology and all-private patient rooms, is notably the region's only freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This marks Encompass Health's 152nd facility and fourth location in Illinois.

Altru and Encompass Health (EHC) have opened the Altru Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This 37-bed facility, which is an expansion from a previous 23-bed unit, features private rooms, advanced therapy technologies, and is expected to grow to 40 beds soon. The hospital will cater to patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, offering comprehensive nursing and therapy services. This hospital marks Encompass Health's first location in North Dakota and reflects a commitment to high-quality rehabilitative care in the region.

Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) reported Q2 2022 results reflecting a 3.3% increase in net operating revenues to $1,330.5 million. However, income per share from continuing operations dropped 56.6% to $0.49. Discharge growth was 4.9%, complementing an 18.7% growth in Q2 2021. The company faced staffing challenges impacting Adjusted EBITDA, which decreased by 13.9% to $240.2 million. Despite this, full-year 2022 guidance remains intact, expecting net revenues between $4,250 million and $4,300 million.

On July 20, 2022, Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on October 17, 2022, to shareholders on record by October 3, 2022. This dividend follows the recent spin-off of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice and underscores the company's commitment to expanding its rehabilitation services, with plans to open 9 new rehabilitation hospitals this year and a similar number in 2023.

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and BJC HealthCare have received a certificate of need to establish a freestanding 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Town and Country, Missouri, anticipated to open in 2024. This facility will be a satellite of The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis and will relocate BJC's existing rehabilitation unit. The new hospital aims to enhance rehabilitation services, offering various therapies and round-the-clock nursing care to patients recovering from serious conditions.