Amedisys, Inc. AMED

Amedisys, Inc. provides healthcare services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Home Health, Hospice, and High Acuity Care. The Home Health segment provides a range of services in the homes of individuals for the recovery of patients from surgery, chronic disability, or illness, as well as prevents avoidable hospital readmissions through its skilled nurses; nursing services, rehabilitation therapists specialized in physical, speech, and occupational therapy; and social workers and aides for assisting its patients. The Hospice segment offers services that is designed to provide comfort and support for those who are dealing with a terminal illness, including cancer, heart disease, pulmonary disease, or Alzheimer's. The High Acuity Care offers essential elements of inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility care, and palliative care to patients in their homes. Amedisys, Inc. was formerly known as Analytical Nursing Management Corp. and changed its name to Amedisys, Inc. in August 1995. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with an additional office in Nashville, Tennessee. As of August 14, 2025, Amedisys, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Optum, Inc.

Sector

Healthcare

Industry

Medical Care Facilities

Country

United States

Website

amedisys.com