Amedisys Home Health Services - has provided alternate-site health care services for more than two decades and has gained the 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, such as wound care, cardiac, diabetes, surgical recovery, COPD and rehabilitation. The Company provides services in more than 500 locations across 37 states including Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. Amedisys was incorporated in 1982. In 1994, the Company became public and currently trades on The Nasdaq Market under the symbol "AMED."