Earlier this week, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) stock tumbled after the company entered into a limited waiver agreement with Wells Fargo Bank (NYSE: WFC). “As we work with our advisors and prospective strategic partners as part of our strategic review, out of an abundance of caution we chose to proactively reach out to our bank […]
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The discussion around home health provider-Medicare Advantage (MA) plan relationships has gotten tiring. But is it over the top? I don’t think so. Right when I think I’ve written about the topic too much, I’m reminded again by a home health provider just how important it is. And if you don’t believe me, here’s National […]
Over the years, payer innovation has become a larger part of the overall strategy at home health companies. As such, the leaders that are in charge of innovating have become more visible. Companies like Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), Bayada Home Health Care and VNS Health are just a few of the home health organizations that […]
It’s easy for home health agencies to point the finger at the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for slashing reimbursement rates. However, some argue that agencies also should take a close look in the mirror, with a point of reflection being around cost reporting. “These cuts that we’re getting — and the […]
In December 2020, Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) announced it was pursuing strategic alternatives for its home health and hospice arm. Not even three years later, the product of that strategic review – Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) – is exploring a strategic review of its own. Encompass leaders saw an opportunity to refine their focus […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) first announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model in late July. Home-based care providers have now had time to think about the opportunity the model may bring with it. The goal of the model is to “support people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.” […]
Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has officially launched a review of strategic alternatives, it announced late Wednesday. That review could ultimately lead to a sale, merger or “other strategic transaction.” The company first announced its intent to launch a strategic reviews process on Aug. 10. Now, that process has been initiated. “Enhabit is a leader in […]
The odds are stacked against home health providers. Even while more care is heading to the home, providers have three fundamental problems. The first is that there is an insufficient workforce to meet demand. The second and third are both rate-related. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is actively reducing home health reimbursement […]
On Wednesday — ahead of its earnings call with investors and stakeholders — Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) announced plans to launch a strategic review process. Specifically, the company is looking to take steps to satisfy the conditions of its Tax Matters Agreement with Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC). Enhabit CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer shed more light […]
Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), one of the largest freestanding home health and hospice companies in the market, intends to launch a strategic review process that could ultimately end in another industry-shaping transaction. The Dallas-based Enhabit announced Wednesday in its second-quarter earnings results that it is getting ready to explore all options for the future of […]