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		<title>(GTIV) Gentiva Health Services Modifies Credit Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/gtiv-gentiva-health-services-modifies-credit-facility/87742</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV) announced an amendment to its senior secured credit agreement in order to make the financial agreements more flexible for the fourth quarter of 2011. The amendment consists of alteration of the definition of consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), whereby all expenses related to Gentiva’s cost realignment and the operating losses of all the branches that are scheduled to be closed or sold in the last quarter of 2011, will be added back during the calculation of consolidated EBITDA. Additionally, the company will now be allowed to maintain its consolidated leverage ratio at a maximum of $4.75:1 until the end of 2011, up from $4.50:1 allowed previously. Nonetheless, the interest rate applicable under the credit facility remains unaltered. However, Gentiva will ]]></description>
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		<title>(AKRX) Company News for June 07, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Share prices of home nursing provider Amedisys, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMED) fell 7.41% after CRT Capital reduced its earnings estimates for fiscal 2011 •    According to Canaccord Genuity, data from a trial of Exelixis, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:EXEL) cancer-drug candidate could possibly worsen its regulatory strategy •    According to the Wall Street Journal, Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) could possibly opt out from the buying race for medical test manufacturer Gen-Probe Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) •    Merge Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ:MRGE) announced plans to buy Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OTC:OISI) for a deal worth $30.3 million in stock •    U.S.-listed shares of Peruvian metal producer Southern Copper Corp. (NYSE:SCCO) declined 11.35%, after a former army rebel won Peru&#8217;s presidential elections •    Raymond James Financial Inc. downgraded Credicorp Ltd (NYSE:BAP) , the Peruvian financial-services firm from &#8220;Outperform&#8221; to &#8220;Underperform&#8221; rating •    ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) Amedisys 2011 First Quarter Earnings Disappoint</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/amed-amedisys-2011-first-quarter-earnings-disappoint/72598</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys (AMED), a home healthcare provider reported an EPS of 53 cents during the first quarter of 2011 compared to $1.29 in the year-ago period, down 58.3% year over year. However, after adjusting for certain one-time items, the EPS was 62 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents and 51.9% lower than the year-ago quarter. Amedisys earns revenue through its home health and hospice agencies by providing a variety of services at homes. Revenues were $364.3 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $384 million and 11.8% lower than the year-ago quarter. In addition to the declining revenue, the fall in EPS was also resulted from increase in the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding to approximately 28.9 million compared to 28.4 million in 2010. The fall in net ]]></description>
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		<title>(GTIV) Gentiva Health Services Downgraded to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/22/gtiv-gentiva-health-services-downgraded-to-neutral/23325</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV) to Neutral because of concerns related to the intense competition faced by the company’s products, the vulnerability of Gentiva to reimbursement risk and the inherent risks associated with the company’s growth-by-acquisition strategy. Gentiva, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, provides home health services in the United States. It serves nearly 500,000 patients annually in more than 380 locations across 39 states. Gentiva provides various services to patients Incorporatedluding skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neuro-rehabilitation therapy services; cardiac and pulmonary care; disease and pain management; respiratory services and home medical equipment (HME); infusion therapy and hospice services. Even though we are pleased with the company’s wide range of products and broad customer base, the highly competitive industry in which the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GTIV) Gentiva Health Services Acquires Rush Home Care</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/03/gtiv-gentiva-health-services-acquires-rush-home-care/14399</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV) announced the completion of its acquisition of Rush Home Care Inc., which operates as Magna Home Health. While the financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed, the company announced that it funded the deal with its existing cash reserves. The agreement to purchase Magna Home Health, a part of the Rush Health System, was signed by Gentiva in July this year. The addition of Magna&#8217;s locations in Meridian, Mississippi and Gilbertown, Alabama should enable Gentiva to expand its coverage in seven new certificate of need (CON) counties to participate in the delivery of home health services. We believe this deal will consolidate Gentiva’s position as the largest provider of comprehensive home healthcare services in the U.S. and enable them to serve a wider patient ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) Amedisys &#8211; PEG is only 0.48</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/27/amed-amedisys-peg-is-only-048/2377</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys Inc. (AMED) is finding big profits in the home health care arena as the company recently provided a bullish 2009 earnings outlook. In Oct 2008, the company surprised on third quarter estimates by 8.54%. AMED is cheap but also has a solid growth story. Its PEG is only 0.48. Company Description Amedisys provides home health care and hospice care in the United States and Puerto Rico. Bullish about 2008 Despite weakening economic conditions across numerous industries, on Nov 20, Amedisys reaffirmed its previous 2008 earnings per share guidance in the range of $3.20 to $3.25 per share. Revenue is still expected to be between $1.15 billion and $1.175 billion. In response to the reaffirming, covering analysts raised estimates to $3.23 from $3.21 in the last 60 days, or right ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) &#8211; Amedisys &#8211; announced the completed acquisition of 6 home health and hospice agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/17/amed-amedisys-announced-the-completed-acquisition-of-6-home-health-and-hospice-agencies-4/980</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys, Inc. (AMED) continues to aggressively pursue acquisitions nation-wide. The company is coming off of a record quarter and earnings estimates are rising heading into its next earnings announcement on Oct 28.Company Description Amedisys provides home health care and hospice services. The home health segment includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as care for chronic conditions and wound care by skilled nurses. The hospice segment operates through a team of nurses, physicians, patient care managers, and social workers, among others. The company operates more than 300 home health agencies, and approximately 30 hospice agencies, all Medicare-certified. Amedisys is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has over 14,000 employees, and a market cap of $1.3 billion. Coming Off of a Record Quarter On July 29 the company reports record net ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) &#8211; Amedisys &#8211; announced the completed acquisition of 6 home health and hospice agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/15/amed-amedisys-announced-the-completed-acquisition-of-6-home-health-and-hospice-agencies-3/947</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys, Inc. (AMED) continues to aggressively pursue acquisitions nation-wide. The company is coming off of a record quarter and earnings estimates are rising heading into its next earnings announcement on Oct 28.Company Description Amedisys provides home health care and hospice services. The home health segment includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as care for chronic conditions and wound care by skilled nurses. The hospice segment operates through a team of nurses, physicians, patient care managers, and social workers, among others. The company operates more than 300 home health agencies, and approximately 30 hospice agencies, all Medicare-certified. Amedisys is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has over 14,000 employees, and a market cap of $1.3 billion. Coming Off of a Record Quarter On July 29 the company reports record net ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) &#8211; Amedisys &#8211; announced the completed acquisition of 6 home health and hospice agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/09/amed-amedisys-announced-the-completed-acquisition-of-6-home-health-and-hospice-agencies-2/901</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys, Inc. (AMED) continues to aggressively pursue acquisitions nation-wide. The company is coming off of a record quarter and earnings estimates are rising heading into its next earnings announcement on Oct 28.Company Description Amedisys provides home health care and hospice services. The home health segment includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as care for chronic conditions and wound care by skilled nurses. The hospice segment operates through a team of nurses, physicians, patient care managers, and social workers, among others. The company operates more than 300 home health agencies, and approximately 30 hospice agencies, all Medicare-certified. Amedisys is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has over 14,000 employees, and a market cap of $1.3 billion. Coming Off of a Record Quarter On July 29 the company reports record net ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMED) &#8211; Amedisys &#8211; announced the completed acquisition of 6 home health and hospice agencies</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/08/amed-amedisys-announced-the-completed-acquisition-of-6-home-health-and-hospice-agencies/872</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amedisys, Inc. (AMED) continues to aggressively pursue acquisitions nation-wide. The company is coming off of a record quarter and earnings estimates are rising heading into its next earnings announcement on Oct 28.Company Description Amedisys provides home health care and hospice services. The home health segment includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as care for chronic conditions and wound care by skilled nurses. The hospice segment operates through a team of nurses, physicians, patient care managers, and social workers, among others. The company operates more than 300 home health agencies, and approximately 30 hospice agencies, all Medicare-certified. Amedisys is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has over 14,000 employees, and a market cap of $1.3 billion. Coming Off of a Record Quarter On July 29 the company reports record net ]]></description>
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