Happy National Physical Therapy Month! We're proud to employ thousands of dedicated, passionate physical therapists who make a world of difference for our patients each and every day. Geoffrey Abraskin, Senior Vice President for the Northeast Home Health Region, wrote this blog on delivering every day miracles: https://hubs.ly/H0xlDWC0
Mary Pham, Account Executive in Lafayette, Louisiana, helped organize relief efforts and supplies for the victims of Hurricane Laura in the areas surrounding Lake Charles, La. Thank you, Mary, for all you do! #ThisIsAmedisys
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Healthcare Providers in Acadiana Team Up to Help Residents in Lake Charles
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Healthcare providers in Acadiana team up to help residents in Lake Charles.
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Healthcare providers in Acadiana team up to help residents in Lake Charles.
Home health and hospice are two options for healthcare at home that provide very different types of care. Comparing home health vs. hospice will help you understand which type of care matches your needs. So, what is the difference between hospice and home health?
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Home Health vs. Hospice | Amedisys
Meet Cristina Lopez - a Hospice Liaison in Miami, Florida. We're proud to celebrate the diversity of our people during National Hispanic Heritage Month!
To our Jewish family, friends and partners, Yom Tov. Yom Kippur is Judaism's holiest day, and we hope all those recognizing this day are able to reflect and to have a good and easy fast.
Meet Samantha Villarreal, a Patient Services Coordinator in Rhode Island! Each of our caregivers has an amazing story to tell, and we're proud to celebrate the diversity of our people during National Hispanic Heritage Month! #WeAreAmedisys
As yet another storm threatens our people and patients, we’re grateful to have a dedicated corporate support team there at every step of the way to response and recovery.
THANK YOU to Iris Rancatore, David Johnson and the rest of our incredible group for caring for our people during these times.
Our thoughts are with all those in the path of yet another dangerous storm. Stay safe, and we’ll be here for you on the other side.
Meet Anthony Alicea, a physical therapist for Amedisys in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Each of our caregivers has an incredible story to tell, and we're proud to help tell them. #WeAreAmedisys
Our AseraCare team in Indianapolis hosted a mock wedding ceremony for one of our patients followed by an official pinning ceremony to honor the patient's military service. This is why we do what we do. #MakingMomentsMatter
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Hospice workers came together Friday to make sure an Army veteran got to witness a special moment, her son’s wedding. https://bityl.co/3sxy
Under normal circumstances, Halloween is one of our favorite times of year at the corporate office in Baton Rouge with the annual Halloweenie celebration. This year, our costume contest went virtual. Who is your favorite of this selection and, in particular, which Carol Baskin wore it best?
Our stellar performance is a direct result of our caregivers' tenacity and dedication to our central mission of helping those who need us the most, no matter the circumstance. Thank you for all you do!
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Amedisys Makes Progress on SNF-at-Home Model, Anticipates Positive 2021 Operating Environment - Home Health Care News
This week is Pastoral Care Week and our opportunity to thank our dedicated corps of chaplains who complete the picture of our care. At Amedisys, we promote a holistic approach to hospice care, treating the whole person including body, mind and spirit.
This month is National Native American Heritage Month! We're proud to continue our #WeAreAmedisys video series to celebrate the diversity of our caregivers. Check out Kathie Garrett, our Director of Operations in Blairsville, Georgia!
No matter who you vote for, we encourage everyone to vote today if you haven't already! For tips on keeping yourself safe while going to vote, check out this resource: https://hubs.ly/H0z9Z_L0. You can also click here if you need help finding your polling place: https://hubs.ly/H0zbgdf0.
November is our favorite month, because it's National Home Care and Hospice Month! This is our opportunity to celebrate our mission of helping those who need us the most wherever they call home. Join us in thanking our nationwide family of caregivers for the incredible work they do each and every day for hundreds of thousands of patients and their family members!
This Halloween, whether you're trick-or-treating (socially distant, of course), or having a Zoom Halloween party, stay safe, healthy and scary!
This month is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and we're continuing our #WeAreAmedisys series with Bob Ditaranto, account executive and proud veteran out of Gainesville, Georgia.
At Amedisys, we know that the unique skills and experiences of service members and military spouses can lead to outstanding caregivers. We're committed to hiring veterans, so please share and direct any aspiring veteran caregivers to https://hubs.ly/H0zKRTK0.
Amedisys is forever proud of the veterans we employ and those who volunteer with us, and we're honored to serve the veterans we care for as patients and clients in home health, personal care or at the end of life. Thank you for your service.
This week is National Home Care Aide Week! Home health aides support patient and client care in all lines of business across home health, hospice and personal care. We're proud to employ these passionate, talented and dedicated caregivers as part of our holistic care in the home.
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Home Health Open House
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Home Health Open House
Meet Yetta Roy, a registered nurse out of Norfolk, Virginia! We're continuing to celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month and the unique talents they bring to us as caregivers. #WeAreAmedisys
Today and every day, we're thankful for the thousands of dedicated caregivers who have chosen to bring their talents to Amedisys to help those who need us the most. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving.
We're rounding out National Veterans and Military Families Month with Jerry Narretta, Strategic Sourcing Manager in our corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are honored to employ such dedicated team members.
While Thanksgiving may look different this year for so many, what won't change is Amedisys' commitment to caring for patients. We'll be here for you.
Today is #GivingTuesday, and we'd love for you to consider donating to the Amedisys Foundation, which supports our team members in need of assistance when faced with hardship or disaster and our patients who need a little extra support. You can do so directly at https://hubs.ly/H0BP5BP0 or by doing your normal Amazon shopping via https://hubs.ly/H0BP-hT0 and selecting the Amedisys Foundation as the beneficiary!
Today, Amedisys will be inducted in the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) via a virtual ceremony. MSEP connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who commit to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses. We join 85 new partners to MSEP – bringing the number of employers to 500. This is just one of the many ways Amedisys remains committed to serving our military veterans and their families. #MSEP2020
Congratulations to Nicole Finitsis, Volunteer Coordinator in Portsmouth, NH, and recipient of the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Manager of the Year Award for the state of New Hampshire! Thank you, Nicole, for your incredible contributions to our mission!
"To help patients who are sent home, some hospital systems and home-health firms, including Amedisys, are building new, often tech-heavy programs that layer on extra services and aim to reproduce aspects of nursing-home-level care in patients’ homes."
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Covid Spurs Families to Shun Nursing Homes, a Shift That Appears Long Lasting
A major thank you to the Amedisys Baton Rouge Spirit Society and our corporate office for collecting 777 toys for the Baton Rouge community!
Our Wichita, Kansas hospice team compiled this beautiful list of ways to remember loved ones during the holidays. Be sure to share with those who need it this year.
Amedisys is proud to welcome Ivanetta Davis Samuels to our Board of Directors, whose vast leadership experience will provide our team with a new and broader perspective as we continue our journey to becoming the solution to age in place.
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Meharry exec elected to Amedisys board | Nashville Post
Amedisys will be standing by 24/7 for our patients who might benefit from home health or hospice services. We're here, day or night, to help ensure your needs and your patients' needs are met throughout the course of their care.
From our Amedisys family to you and yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We thank all our dedicated clinicians who are working today and hope all have a safe, healthy and joyous holiday season.
We encourage everyone to follow CDC guidance when it comes to safely celebrating the holidays. Check out these tips and share with your friends and family.
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COVID-19 and Your Health
It's been one year since we welcomed Asana Hospice to the Amedisys family! Join us in wishing them a Happy Amediversary!
2021 is finally here! It's a brand new year for continued growth, health and happiness. What are your New Year's resolutions?
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but through it all, our caregivers have risen above and proven that our mission of caring for those who need us the most is absolutely vital. Join us in thanking all our clinicians for their extraordinary perseverance and commitment!
“Rightfully so, much of the focus during the pandemic has been on acute care and the burden that system is feeling,” Amy Moss said. “But we all know that there are millions of people who are dealing with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID at home, or wherever they call home."
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Amedisys Lands Infusion Partnership with Option Care Health to Keep COVID-19 Patients Out of the Hospital - Home Health Care News
“I think having to prove ourselves on the quality front and being willing to take risk on quality is absolutely the right thing for us,” said CEO Paul Kusserow.
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National Expansion of Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model Estimated to Create $6.3B in Savings - Home Health Care News
At Amedisys, everything we do is to support patient care. We care from the heart, and we're looking for more caregivers to join our nationwide family. Visit www.amedisys.com/careers to find your calling today.
Our AseraCare Hospice care center in Fresno, California was recently highlighted by local news for their ability to help our patients' families cope with grief and loss. This is why we do what we do!
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Asera Care is here to help with your grief and loss
Amedisys is proud to join Hiring Our Heroes in a live webinar today at 4:00 p.m. EST to discuss careers in the healthcare industry and tips for successfully applying and getting hired. Register for this online event and more by visiting hiringourheroes.org/events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1TNL01PxVY&feature=youtu.be
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Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Training Program
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose focus on service and respect, two of Amedisys' core values, continues to inspire change and progress. Amedisys is committed to building a more inclusive, culturally competent environment for all our caregivers and patients by using dialogue and mutual understanding.
Learn how to prepare your home for total joint replacement recovery. Thanks to our valued partners at University Orthopedics, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island for the opportunity to co-write this article!
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Ready. Set. Go (Home)! Preparing Your Home for Total Joint Replacement Recovery - University Orthopedics Blog
“We’re moving in the right direction,” CEO Paul Kusserow said. “I think we are way ahead of the industry. I think as people start to see our success and understand that diversity is one of the key pillars our success is built on, my hope is that others move toward this.”
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How Amedisys’ Diverse Board Sets the Tone for the Company at Large - Home Health Care News
Amedisys joins millions of Americans in celebrating Black History Month, a time to reflect, acknowledge African Americans’ accomplishments and their invaluable contributions to society and to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes.
Thanks to all our team members across the country who went red today for the American Heart Association!
Today is National Wear Red Day! Even if you’re just wearing red for your Zoom calls or pets, it’s important to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease so we can save lives. Get involved here: https://hubs.ly/H0G53mN0 and show us your red outfits in the comments! #WatchMe
February is American Heart Month, an opportunity for all of us to focus on our heart health. At Amedisys, we’re proud to offer our home health patients a unique Heart Failure Program to manage symptoms and reduce the chances of going back to the hospital. Click below to learn more. https://hubs.ly/H0G33T_0
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Heart Failure Program | Home Health Care | Amedisys
Amedisys is proud to celebrate Women Physicians Day by highlighting these remarkable physicians among our leadership team: Dr. Amy Moss, SVP of Hospice Clinical Operations, and Dr. Abi Katz and Dr. Aye Aung, Executive Medical Directors.
"My advice to younger women, is to find that small circle of confidence that will support and encourage you -- but that will also be honest and authentic with you," said Dr. Moss.
Congratulations to our colleague Sherrie Bias-Hill, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator in Evansville, Indiana, for being chosen to serve on the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization’s Board on Diversity and Inclusion! We’re proud to advance the cause of true inclusion, ensuring that all our team members, patients and partners feel welcomed and valued.
We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month with one of our own, Bridget Kaigler, Director of Tax and Executive Director of the Amedisys Foundation!
Thanks to all our team members across the country who went red today for the American Heart Association!
Today is National Wear Red Day! Even if you’re just wearing red for your Zoom calls or pets, it’s important to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease so we can save lives. Get involved here: https://hubs.ly/H0G53mN0 and show us your red outfits in the comments! #WatchMe
February is American Heart Month, an opportunity for all of us to focus on our heart health. At Amedisys, we’re proud to offer our home health patients a unique Heart Failure Program to manage symptoms and reduce the chances of going back to the hospital. Click below to learn more. https://hubs.ly/H0G33T_0
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Heart Failure Program | Home Health Care | Amedisys
Amedisys is proud to celebrate Women Physicians Day by highlighting these remarkable physicians among our leadership team: Dr. Amy Moss, SVP of Hospice Clinical Operations, and Dr. Abi Katz and Dr. Aye Aung, Executive Medical Directors.
"My advice to younger women, is to find that small circle of confidence that will support and encourage you -- but that will also be honest and authentic with you," said Dr. Moss.
Congratulations to our colleague Sherrie Bias-Hill, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator in Evansville, Indiana, for being chosen to serve on the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization’s Board on Diversity and Inclusion! We’re proud to advance the cause of true inclusion, ensuring that all our team members, patients and partners feel welcomed and valued.
What’s it like to be on hospice? How much does hospice cost? If you’re considering hospice, we understand you may have a lot of questions. Visit our website or call us for answers about hospice care: https://hubs.ly/H0GSf760
Happy Mardi Gras! We're proud of our Louisiana roots as a company and hope to be able to pass a good time with friends and family soon.
A few weeks of hospice is better than none, but there’s so much more hospice can do to help with more time. Less pain. More emotional support. Fewer unnecessary trips to the hospital. Learn about the benefits of starting hospice earlier.
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Hospice: Why Sooner is Better Than Later
At Amedisys, we love our patients and always apply the highest quality of care as if they were our own family members. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your special loved ones!
We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month with one of our own, Bridget Kaigler, Director of Tax and Executive Director of the Amedisys Foundation!
What’s it like to be on hospice? How much does hospice cost? If you’re considering hospice, we understand you may have a lot of questions. Visit our website or call us for answers about hospice care: https://hubs.ly/H0GSf760
Kris Novak, Amedisys' Vice President and Mergers and Acquisitions, will join Home Health Care News' PDGM Summit at 1:00 p.m. CST today to discuss PDGM's impact on the M&A outlook. Click here to register: https://hubs.ly/H0HqlzK0
March is National Social Work Month! We're so grateful for all our social workers who have been on the frontlines helping our homebound patients create life-enhancing social connections and offering innovative ways to give our patients the support they need.
Congratulations on the recent promotions of Chris Gerard to President and Chief Operating Officer and Scott Ginn to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer! "Both Chris and Scott bring incredible experience and expertise to our team, and have been key to setting the strategic direction and executing on that strategy to deliver superlative results," said Chairman and CEO Paul Kusserow.
What’s it like to be on hospice? How much does hospice cost? If you’re considering hospice, we understand you may have a lot of questions. Visit our website or call us for answers about hospice care: https://hubs.ly/H0GSf760
Happy Mardi Gras! We're proud of our Louisiana roots as a company and hope to be able to pass a good time with friends and family soon.
Many people believe hospice is only appropriate in the last few days of life. However, research shows about half of people are admitted too late to enjoy the full benefits of hospice. Call an Amedisys hospice agency near you at https://hubs.ly/H0HFpK70 to find out if it’s time to consider hospice.
About one-third of patients die within a week of starting hospice. There is so much more patients and families can get out of their hospice experience if they receive care for at least three months.
Kris Novak, Amedisys' Vice President and Mergers and Acquisitions, will join Home Health Care News' PDGM Summit at 1:00 p.m. CST today to discuss PDGM's impact on the M&A outlook. Click here to register: https://hubs.ly/H0HqlzK0
March is National Social Work Month! We're so grateful for all our social workers who have been on the frontlines helping our homebound patients create life-enhancing social connections and offering innovative ways to give our patients the support they need.
Congratulations on the recent promotions of Chris Gerard to President and Chief Operating Officer and Scott Ginn to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer! "Both Chris and Scott bring incredible experience and expertise to our team, and have been key to setting the strategic direction and executing on that strategy to deliver superlative results," said Chairman and CEO Paul Kusserow.
Congratulations to our four 2020 Home Health Nurses of the Year, Lavina Shene, Tracy Thayer, Heidi Lowry and Casidy Cox! You can learn more about these outstanding winners and the rest of our Spirit of Excellence winners at https://hubs.ly/H0J6KWt0.
Empathy. Advocacy. Problem-solving. Hospice social workers help patients and families navigate the end-of-life journey. Learn more about our dedicated social workers and the other caring professionals who make up the hospice team. https://hubs.ly/H0J1D980
“While the pandemic certainly accelerated the transition away from facilities to home care, the transition has been underway for some time,” Kusserow said. “Care in the home is the most economical for all payers. It’s where patients want to receive their care — and it has proven, quality outcomes.”
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Against All Odds, Home Health Care Helped Bend 2020’s Cost Curve - Home Health Care News
Amedisys is proud to recognize International Women's Day and Women's History Month! As of December 2020, our board of directors has a female majority, a first in the company's history. We're honored to have thousands of talented women caregivers in our nationwide family and we thank all those who have dedicated their lives to securing rights and freedoms for future generations of women. We stand on their shoulders and are a manifestation of the vision they had for America.
Are you a military spouse, veteran or transitioning service member? Join us for the MSEP Virtual Hiring event on March 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST. Sign up today here: https://hubs.ly/H0HFFKQ0
Many people believe hospice is only appropriate in the last few days of life. However, research shows about half of people are admitted too late to enjoy the full benefits of hospice. Call an Amedisys hospice agency near you at https://hubs.ly/H0HFpK70 to find out if it’s time to consider hospice.
Join us for our upcoming Virtual Hiring Event! March 18. 2-5 p.m. EST. Register now! https://hubs.ly/H0Jsy-_0
Congratulations to our four 2020 Therapists of the Year, Jeremy Michot, Arnold Pagatpatan, George Herbig and Elizabeth Purrington! You can learn more about these extraordinary caregivers and all our Spirit of Excellence winners at https://hubs.ly/H0Jm_3q0.
Starting a conversation about hospice can be difficult. You don’t have to do it alone. Call us for help with these important conversations.
https://hubs.ly/H0Jhrsy0
Congratulations to our four 2020 Home Health Nurses of the Year, Lavina Shene, Tracy Thayer, Heidi Lowry and Casidy Cox! You can learn more about these outstanding winners and the rest of our Spirit of Excellence winners at https://hubs.ly/H0J6KWt0.
Empathy. Advocacy. Problem-solving. Hospice social workers help patients and families navigate the end-of-life journey. Learn more about our dedicated social workers and the other caring professionals who make up the hospice team. https://hubs.ly/H0J1D980
“While the pandemic certainly accelerated the transition away from facilities to home care, the transition has been underway for some time,” Kusserow said. “Care in the home is the most economical for all payers. It’s where patients want to receive their care — and it has proven, quality outcomes.”
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Against All Odds, Home Health Care Helped Bend 2020’s Cost Curve - Home Health Care News
Thank you, Rodney, and all our chaplains who have been so integral to the well-being of our hospice patients as they near the end of life, oftentimes alone.
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Loneliness and the pandemic: local chaplain explains emotional toll among older population
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"We were not built to be alone. We were built to be in communication and be with other people," the chaplain said.
Most people want to die at home. Yet more than half of people who are eligible don’t receive hospice. People often choose hospice when they aren’t expected to recover from a terminal illness, or they no longer wish to pursue aggressive treatments. Could hospice help your loved one meet their end-of-life goals?
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Amedisys is proud to partner with UMC Health System to expand healthcare services offered to Lubbock, Texas, and surrounding communities. Both Amedisys and UMC Health System share similar values and standards, and we also share a commitment to clinical excellence. Through UMC Home Health & Hospice, an Amedisys partner, we can deliver excellent, compassionate care to those who are counting on us. https://hubs.ly/H0JJf6g0
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Amedisys, UMC Health Open Jointly Owned Hospice, Home Health Operation - Hospice News
Join us for our upcoming Virtual Hiring Event! March 18. 2-5 p.m. EST. Register now! https://hubs.ly/H0Jsy-_0
Congratulations to our four 2020 Therapists of the Year, Jeremy Michot, Arnold Pagatpatan, George Herbig and Elizabeth Purrington! You can learn more about these extraordinary caregivers and all our Spirit of Excellence winners at https://hubs.ly/H0Jm_3q0.
Starting a conversation about hospice can be difficult. You don’t have to do it alone. Call us for help with these important conversations.
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