Overview

History

Amedisys is a home healthcare company founded in 1982 by William F. Borne, a registered nurse, and William Matt Hession, also a registered nurse. Amedisys operates in 38 states and the District of Columbia, with over 521 care centers. Amedisys is accredited by The Joint Commission and CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) that ensures its high-quality services. It also holds CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) certifications.

Services Provided

Home Healthcare: For services related to surgical procedure, injury or illness recovery, and chronic disease management.

Hospice Services: Provide care for patients with terminal illnesses or injuries that severely limit an individual's ability to live their life.

Palliative Care services focus on improving the lives of seriously ill patients through symptom and stress relief. These services include creating personalized care goals, care coordination among various clinical teams and settings, and access to self-care tools.

Hospital-Level And Skilled Nursing Care: Amedisys' hospital level and skilled nursing care at home are provided through ‘Contessa’ (a top home health care provider which it acquired in the mid of 2021) that offers three at-home care models. These are Recovery Care at Home, Rehabilitation Care at Home, and Palliative Care at Home. The first provides an alternative to traditional inpatient hospital stays, the second an alternative to skilled nursing facility stays, and the third a longer-term care option for patients in the advanced stages of complex illnesses.