Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health care and hospice services. The company provides services in more than 260 locations in 19 states across the country. Amedisys employs more than 7,000 employees. Each day, Amedisys caregivers provide approximately 9,927 home care and hospice visits. Our Purpose is to assist patients in maintaining and improving their quality of life. Our Strategy is to offer low-cost, outcome-driven health care at home as an alternative to facility- based care. Our Mission is to provide cost-efficient, quality health care services to the patients entrusted to our care.

Amedisys has provided alternate-site health care services for more than two decades and has gained a reputation as a leader in the industry. In addition to traditional home care services such as skilled nursing, therapy, medical social workers and home health aides, Amedisys has put in place a number of disease management (DM) programs to treat patients who suffer from chronic disease which represents substantial long term costs. Wound care, cardiac, diabetes, surgical recovery, COPD and rehabilitation disease management programs have been implemented to ensure excellent patient care while controlling costs through a demonstrated plan of care.

There is no place like home to provide a healing, relaxing environment when recovering from an illness, injury or surgical procedure. It is the place where family, friends, and familiar surroundings make you feel most comfortable - and recover faster. Amedisys home care services are provided by highly trained home health care professionals dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients. Amedisys home care agencies are Medicare certified. Home care services offered are:

Skilled Nursing
Home Health Aides
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Medical Social Workers
Specialized nursing programs such as cardiac, diabetes, pain management, wound care, infusion therapy, oncology and psychiatric services

The Balancing Act Show 1136 - Amedisys

Bill Borne, CEO and Founder of Amedisys explains what home care services and hospice is, and how they help keep elderly patients and chronic care patients at home rather than in a facility, and why Amedisys stands apart from the competition.