Company Description
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.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Industry | Medical Care Facilities |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Employees | 19,000 |
| CEO | Richard Ashworth |
Contact Details
Address: 3854 American Way Baton Rouge, Delaware 70816 United States | |
| Phone | 225 292 2031 |
| Website | amedisys.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | AMED |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000896262 |
| CUSIP Number | 023436108 |
| ISIN Number | US0234361089 |
| Employer ID | 11-3131700 |
| SIC Code | 8082 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Richard M. Ashworth | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Scott G. Ginn C.P.A. | Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
| Jennifer Guckert Griffin | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
| Denise Bohnert | Chief Compliance Officer |
| Nick Muscato | Chief Strategy Officer |
| Allyson Guidroz | Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
| Pete Hartley | Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Operations Systems |
| Keith Blanchard | Acting Chief Information Officer |
| Kendra Kimmons | Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations |
| Caitlin Franklin | Acting Chief People Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 25-NSE | Filing |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 25-NSE | Filing |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |
| Aug 14, 2025 | S-8 POS | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans, post-effective amendments |