Home-Based Care Giants Gamble On ‘Bold’ M&A, Revamped Payer Strategies

There are certain headwinds affecting all home-based care providers right now, whether it be in payment, staffing or otherwise. Amid those challenges, the largest companies are all taking slightly different approaches to growth. Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), for instance, grabbed the attention of home health providers everywhere last week when it announced that it had […]

Addus Continues Striking While The Iron’s Hot With Acquisitions

On Tuesday, Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) leaders explained the reasoning behind the pending acquisition of Gentiva’s personal care assets. They also suggested more acquisitions could be on the way.  The main reasons behind a more aggressive acquisition strategy are the Medicaid Access Rule and value-based care opportunities, according to Addus CEO Dirk Allison. “We […]

What ‘Leveling Off’ Medicare Advantage Penetration Would Mean For Home Health Providers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) isn’t letting up on cuts to home health payments, but its recent rulemaking in Medicare Advantage (MA) may end up benefiting home health providers indirectly. As MA plans become more scrutinized by regulators and lawmakers – and payment updates come with more meager increases – MA penetration […]

With $350 Million Gentiva Deal, Addus Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

On Monday, Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) announced what would be the biggest transaction of 2024 thus far. Its $350 million deal for Gentiva’s personal care business could reflect a tide change in the recently slow home-based care M&A market. It’s also reflective of Addus’ impressive ability to deliver on its strategic vision. Though the […]

[Updated] Addus To Buy Gentiva’s Personal Care Assets For $350 Million

Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) is set to acquire Gentiva’s personal care assets for about $350 million. Those assets amount to over 16,000 home care patients per day, in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Addus – which just left the state of New York – will fund the acquisition through its […]

Addus Announces Sale Of Its Personal Care Business In New York

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) is selling its New York personal care business, along with its fiscal intermediary services for the state’s consumer-directed care program. The company announced Tuesday that it will offload its New York operations to HCS-Girling, another home-based care provider. The divestment will be worth “up to” $23 million for Addus, the […]

Addus Remains Disappointed With Medicaid Access Rule, But It’s Also Willing To Take Advantage

Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) leaders still believe the Medicaid Access Rule missed the mark. But that doesn’t mean they won’t take advantage of it. The company is regularly building out its personal care footprint, expanding it in some areas and bolstering it in others. If consolidation is a result of the Medicaid Access Rule’s […]

How Personal Care In Acute Care Settings Could Become Popularized, Benefiting Patients And Providers

In March, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a request from one state to allow more personal care service delivery within acute care facilities. Though not yet widespread, the amendment could open doors for providers and patients needing personal care in alternative settings in the future.  One change to a Medicaid […]