AMEDISYS INC, 10-Q filed on 11/8/2017
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 03, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol AMED  
Entity Registrant Name AMEDISYS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000896262  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   33,936,706
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 66,114 $ 30,197
Patient accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $19,933, and $17,716 177,402 166,056
Prepaid expenses 9,770 7,397
Other current assets 14,904 11,260
Total current assets 268,190 214,910
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $148,301 and $138,650 32,695 36,999
Goodwill 313,663 288,957
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $29,932 and $27,864 44,845 46,755
Deferred income taxes 91,160 107,940
Other assets, net 48,976 38,468
Total assets 799,529 734,029
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 22,815 30,358
Payroll and employee benefits 86,139 82,480
Accrued charge related to Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement 0 0
Accrued expenses 83,516 63,290
Current portion of long-term obligations 9,387 5,220
Total current liabilities 201,857 181,348
Long-term obligations, less current portion 80,523 87,809
Other long-term obligations 3,930 3,730
Total liabilities 286,310 272,887
Commitments and Contingencies - Note 5
Equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding 0 0
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 35,687,068, and 35,253,577 shares issued; and 33,913,558 and 33,597,215 shares outstanding 36 35
Additional paid-in capital 561,380 537,472
Treasury Stock at cost 1,773,510 and 1,656,362 shares of common stock (53,228) (46,774)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 15 15
Retained earnings (deficit) 4,053 (30,545)
Total Amedisys, Inc. stockholders' equity 512,256 460,203
Noncontrolling interests 963 939
Total equity 513,219 461,142
Total liabilities and equity $ 799,529 $ 734,029
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Patient accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 19,933 $ 17,716
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation 148,301 138,650
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization $ 29,932 $ 27,864
Preferred stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized 5,000,000 5,000,000
Preferred stock, issued 0 0
Preferred stock, outstanding 0 0
Common Stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common Stock, shares authorized 60,000,000 60,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued 35,687,068 35,253,577
Common Stock, shares outstanding 33,913,558 33,597,215
Treasury Stock at cost, shares 1,773,510 1,656,362
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Net service revenue $ 380,163 $ 361,595 $ 1,129,442 $ 1,071,158
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 226,642 212,124 662,192 620,466
General and administrative expenses:        
Salaries and benefits 77,130 77,019 226,532 231,079
Non-cash compensation 3,558 4,750 11,788 12,556
Other 38,189 42,658 120,223 134,951
Provision for doubtful accounts 7,086 5,471 18,078 13,664
Depreciation and amortization 4,185 5,214 13,139 14,662
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0 0 28,712 0
Operating expenses 356,790 347,236 1,080,664 1,027,378
Operating income 23,373 14,359 48,778 43,780
Other income (expense):        
Interest income 44 14 104 45
Interest expense (1,335) (1,136) (3,600) (3,551)
Equity in earnings from equity method investments 900 3,244 3,149 3,602
Miscellaneous, net 1,043 1,713 3,282 3,106
Total other income, net 652 3,835 2,935 3,202
Income before income taxes 24,025 18,194 51,713 46,982
Income tax expense (9,364) (6,693) (17,324) (18,323)
Net income 14,661 11,501 34,389 28,659
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (103) (66) (240) (315)
Net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. $ 14,558 $ 11,435 $ 34,149 $ 28,344
Basic earnings per common share:        
Net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 1.02 $ 0.86
Weighted average shares outstanding 33,838 33,309 33,640 33,142
Diluted earnings per common share:        
Net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders $ 0.42 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 0.84
Weighted average shares outstanding 34,363 33,823 34,255 33,699
Income Amounts Attributable To Reporting Entity Disclosures [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. $ 14,558 $ 11,435 $ 34,149 $ 28,344
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net income $ 34,389 $ 28,659
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 13,139 14,662
Provision for doubtful accounts 18,078 13,664
Non-cash compensation 11,788 12,556
401(k) employer match 6,547 5,134
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment (22) 556
Deferred income taxes 17,228 18,689
Equity in earnings of equity method investments (3,149) (3,602)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs 555 555
Return on equity investment 4,656 1,913
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:    
Patient accounts receivable (28,924) (46,107)
Other current assets (5,896) 870
Other assets (12,202) (11,909)
Accounts payable (5,430) 7,308
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement accrual, net 0 0
Accrued expenses 22,584 (9,100)
Other long-term obligations 201 (150)
Net cash provided by operating activities 73,542 33,698
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Proceeds from sale of deferred compensation plan assets 622 230
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 118 0
Purchases of deferred compensation plan assets 0 0
Purchase of investment (436) (750)
Purchases of property and equipment (9,074) (13,502)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (24,128) (31,378)
Net cash used in investing activities (32,898) (45,400)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of stock upon exercise of stock options and warrants 4,214 0
Proceeds from issuance of stock to employee stock purchase plan 1,798 1,818
Shares withheld upon stock vesting (6,454) 0
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and restricted stock vesting 0 7,241
Non-controlling interest distribution (216) (284)
Sale of noncontrolling interest 0 405
Proceeds from revolving line of credit 0 128,500
Repayments of revolving line of credit 0 (128,500)
Principal payments of long-term obligations (4,069) (3,750)
Purchase of company stock 0 (12,315)
Net cash used in financing activities (4,727) (6,885)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 35,917 (18,587)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 30,197 27,502
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 66,114 8,915
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:    
Cash paid for interest 2,188 2,276
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received $ 315 $ 758
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NATURE OF OPERATIONS, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Amedisys, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Amedisys,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are a multi-state provider of home health, hospice and personal care services with approximately 74% and 75% of our revenue derived from Medicare for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and approximately 78% of our revenue derived from Medicare for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, we owned and operated 328 Medicare-certified home health care centers, 81 Medicare-certified hospice care centers and 16 personal-care care centers in 34 states within the United States and the District of Columbia.

Basis of Presentation

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position, our results of operations and our cash flows in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results of our operations for the entire year and have not been audited by our independent auditors.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial information presented. This report should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2017 (the “Form 10-K”), which includes information and disclosures not included herein.

Use of Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies conform with U.S. GAAP. In preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that impact the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications and Comparability

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' financial statements in order to conform to the current period's presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amedisys, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and business combinations accounted for as purchases have been included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. In addition to our wholly owned subsidiaries, we also have certain equity investments that are accounted for as set forth below.

Equity Investments

We consolidate investments when the entity is a variable interest entity and we are the primary beneficiary or if we have controlling interests in the entity, which is generally ownership in excess of 50%. Third party equity interests in our consolidated joint ventures are reflected as noncontrolling interests in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

We account for investments in entities in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence under the equity method if we hold 50% or less of the voting stock and the entity is not a variable interest entity in which we are the primary beneficiary. The book value of investments that we accounted for under the equity method of accounting was $26.8 million as of September 30, 2017, and $27.8 million as of December 31, 2016. We account for investments in entities in which we have less than a 20% ownership interest under the cost method of accounting if we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

We earn net service revenue through our home health, hospice and personal-care care centers by providing a variety of services almost exclusively in the homes of our patients. This net service revenue is earned and billed either on an episode of care basis, on a per visit basis or on a daily basis depending upon the payment terms and conditions established with each payor for services provided. We refer to home health revenue earned and billed on a 60-day episode of care as episodic-based revenue.

When we record our service revenue, we record it net of estimated revenue adjustments and contractual adjustments to reflect amounts we estimate to be realizable for services provided, as discussed below. We believe, based on information currently available to us and based on our judgment, that changes to one or more factors that impact the accounting estimates (such as our estimates related to revenue adjustments, contractual adjustments and episodes in progress) we make in determining net service revenue, which changes are likely to occur from period to period, will not materially impact our reported consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or our future financial results.

Home Health Revenue Recognition

Medicare Revenue

Net service revenue is recorded under the Medicare prospective payment system (“PPS”) based on a 60-day episode payment rate that is subject to adjustment based on certain variables including, but not limited to: (a) an outlier payment if our patient's care was unusually costly (capped at 10% of total reimbursement per provider number); (b) a low utilization payment adjustment (“LUPA”) if the number of visits was fewer than five; (c) a partial payment if our patient transferred to another provider or we received a patient from another provider before completing the episode; (d) a payment adjustment based upon the level of therapy services required (with various incremental adjustments made for additional visits, with larger payment increases associated with the sixth, fourteenth and twentieth visit thresholds); (e) adjustments to payments if we are unable to perform periodic therapy assessments; (f) the number of episodes of care provided to a patient, regardless of whether the same home health provider provided care for the entire series of episodes; (g) changes in the base episode payments established by the Medicare Program; (h) adjustments to the base episode payments for case mix and geographic wages; and (i) recoveries of overpayments. In addition, we make adjustments to Medicare revenue if we find that we are unable to produce appropriate documentation of a face to face encounter between the patient and physician.

We make adjustments to Medicare revenue to reflect differences between estimated and actual payment amounts, our discovered inability to obtain appropriate billing documentation or authorizations and other reasons unrelated to credit risk. We estimate the impact of such adjustments based on our historical experience, which primarily includes a historical collection rate of over 99% on Medicare claims, and record this estimate during the period in which services are rendered as an estimated revenue adjustment and a corresponding reduction to patient accounts receivable. Therefore, we believe that our reported net service revenue and patient accounts receivable will be the net amounts to be realized from Medicare for services rendered.

In addition to revenue recognized on completed episodes, we also recognize a portion of revenue associated with episodes in progress. Episodes in progress are 60-day episodes of care that begin during the reporting period, but were not completed as of the end of the period. We estimate this revenue on a monthly basis based upon historical trends. The primary factors underlying this estimate are the number of episodes in progress at the end of the reporting period, expected Medicare revenue per episode and our estimate of the average percentage complete based on the number of days elapsed during an episode of care. As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the difference between the cash received from Medicare for a request for anticipated payment (“RAP”) on episodes in progress and the associated estimated revenue was immaterial and, therefore, the resulting credits were recorded as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for such periods.

Non-Medicare Revenue

Episodic-based Revenue. We recognize revenue in a similar manner as we recognize Medicare revenue for episodic-based rates that are paid by other insurance carriers, including Medicare Advantage programs; however, these rates can vary based upon the negotiated terms.

Non-episodic based Revenue. Gross revenue is recorded on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to our established or estimated per-visit rates, as applicable. Contractual adjustments are recorded for the difference between our standard rates and the contracted rates to be realized from patients, third parties and others for services provided and are deducted from gross revenue to determine net service revenue and are also recorded as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable. In addition, we receive a minimal amount of our net service revenue from patients who are either self-insured or are obligated for an insurance co-payment.

Hospice Revenue Recognition

Hospice Medicare Revenue

Gross revenue is recorded on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to the estimated payment rates. The estimated payment rates are daily or hourly rates for each of the four levels of care we deliver. The four levels of care are routine care, general inpatient care, continuous home care and respite care. Routine care accounts for 98% of our total net Medicare hospice service revenue for each of the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 99% of our total net Medicare hospice service revenue for each of the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. Beginning January 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has provided for two separate payment rates for routine care: payments for the first 60 days of care and care beyond 60 days. In addition to the two routine rates, beginning January 1, 2016, Medicare is also reimbursing for a service intensity add-on (“SIA”). The SIA is based on visits made in the last seven days of life by a registered nurse (“RN”) or medical social worker (“MSW”) for patients in a routine level of care.

We make adjustments to Medicare revenue for an inability to obtain appropriate billing documentation or acceptable authorizations and other reasons unrelated to credit risk. We estimate the impact of these adjustments based on our historical experience, which primarily includes our historical collection rate of over 99% on Medicare claims, and record it during the period services are rendered as an estimated revenue adjustment and as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable.

Additionally, as Medicare hospice revenue is subject to an inpatient cap limit and an overall payment cap for each provider number, we monitor these caps and estimate amounts due back to Medicare if we estimate a cap has been exceeded. We record these adjustments as a reduction to revenue and an increase in other accrued liabilities. Beginning for the cap year ending October 31, 2014, providers are required to self-report and pay their estimated cap liability by March 31st of the following year. As of September 30, 2017, we have settled our Medicare hospice reimbursements for all fiscal years through October 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2017 we have recorded $1.0 million for estimated amounts due back to Medicare in other accrued liabilities for the Federal cap years ended October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, we had recorded $0.8 million for estimated amounts due back to Medicare in other accrued liabilities for the Federal cap years ended October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016.

Hospice Non-Medicare Revenue

We record gross revenue on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to our established rates or estimated per day rates, as applicable. Contractual adjustments are recorded for the difference between our established rates and the amounts estimated to be realizable from patients, third parties and others for services provided and are deducted from gross revenue to determine our net service revenue and patient accounts receivable.

Personal Care Revenue Recognition

Personal Care Non-Medicare Revenue

We generate net service revenues by providing our services directly to patients primarily on a per hour, visit or unit basis. We receive payment for providing such services from our customers, including state and local governmental agencies, managed care organizations, commercial insurers and private consumers. Net service revenues are principally provided based on authorized hours, visits or units determined by the relevant agency, at a rate that is either contractual or fixed by legislation, which are recognized as net service revenue at the time services are rendered.

Patient Accounts Receivable

Our patient accounts receivable are uncollateralized and consist of amounts due from Medicare, Medicaid, other third-party payors and patients. As of September 30, 2017 there is no single payor, other than Medicare, that accounts for more than 10% of our total outstanding patient receivables. Thus, we believe there are no other significant concentrations of receivables that would subject us to any significant credit risk in the collection of our patient accounts receivable. We fully reserve for accounts which are aged at 365 days or greater. We write off accounts on a monthly basis once we have exhausted our collection efforts and deem an account to be uncollectible.

We believe the credit risk associated with our Medicare accounts, which represent 60% and 61% of our net patient accounts receivable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, is limited due to our historical collection rate of over 99% from Medicare and the fact that Medicare is a U.S. government payor. Accordingly, we do not record an allowance for doubtful accounts for our Medicare patient accounts receivable, which are recorded at their net realizable value after recording estimated revenue adjustments as discussed above. During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3.5 million and $11.9 million, respectively, in estimated revenue adjustments to Medicare revenue as compared to $1.6 million and $5.9 million during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

We believe there is a certain level of credit risk associated with non-Medicare payors. To provide for our non-Medicare patient accounts receivable that could become uncollectible in the future, we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce the carrying amount to its estimated net realizable value.

Medicare Home Health

For our home health patients, our pre-billing process includes verifying that we are eligible for payment from Medicare for the services that we provide to our patients. Our Medicare billing begins with a process to ensure that our billings are accurate through the utilization of an electronic Medicare claim review. We submit a RAP for 60% of our estimated payment for the initial episode at the start of care or 50% of the estimated payment for any subsequent episodes of care contiguous with the first episode for a particular patient. The full amount of the episode is billed after the episode has been completed (“final billed”). The RAP received for that particular episode is then deducted from our final payment. If a final bill is not submitted within the greater of 120 days from the start of the episode, or 60 days from the date the RAP was paid, any RAPs received for that episode will be recouped by Medicare from any other claims in process for that particular provider number. The RAP and final claim must then be re-submitted.

Medicare Hospice

For our hospice patients, our pre-billing process includes verifying that we are eligible for payment from Medicare for the services that we provide to our patients. Our Medicare billing begins with a process to ensure that our billings are accurate through the utilization of an electronic Medicare claim review. We bill Medicare on a monthly basis for the services provided to the patient.

Non-Medicare Home Health, Hospice and Personal Care

For our non-Medicare patients, our pre-billing process primarily begins with verifying a patient's eligibility for services with the applicable payor. Once the patient has been confirmed for eligibility, we will provide services to the patient and bill the applicable payor. Our review and evaluation of non-Medicare accounts receivable includes a detailed review of outstanding balances and special consideration to concentrations of receivables from particular payors or groups of payors with similar characteristics that would subject us to any significant credit risk. We estimate an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon our assessment of historical and expected net collections, business and economic conditions, trends in payment and an evaluation of collectability based upon the date that the service was provided. Based upon our best judgment, we believe the allowance for doubtful accounts adequately provides for accounts that will not be collected due to credit risk.

             
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
             
The following details our financial instruments where the carrying value and the fair value differ (amounts in millions):
             
  Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
Financial Instrument Carrying Value as of September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Long-term obligations $92.0 $0 $92.8 $0

The fair value hierarchy is based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs are as follows:

  • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
  • Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
  • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our deferred compensation plan assets are recorded at fair value and are considered a level 2 measurement. For our other financial instruments, including our cash and cash equivalents, patient accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and employee benefits and accrued expenses, we estimate the carrying amounts' approximate fair value.

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

Net income per share attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders, calculated on the treasury stock method, is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, shares used in our computation of the weighted-average shares outstanding, which are used to calculate our basic and diluted net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders (amounts in thousands):

   For the Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, For the Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,
   2017 2016 2017 2016
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic33,838 33,309 33,640 33,142
 Effect of dilutive securities:       
  Stock options271 207 279 156
  Non-vested stock and stock units254 307 336 401
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted34,363 33,823 34,255 33,699
 Anti-dilutive securities337 204 279 254

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue for which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, to defer the effective date of the standard from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018, with an option that permits companies to adopt the standard as early as the original effective date. The new ASU reflects the decisions reached by the FASB at its meeting in July 2015. Early application prior to the original effective date is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company has substantially completed its evaluation of the standard and does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon implementation of ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2015-14 on January 1, 2018.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require lessees to recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The standard requires a modified retrospective transition method which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. While the Company expects adoption of this standard to lead to a material increase in the assets and liabilities recorded on our balance sheet, we are still evaluating the overall impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which will simplify the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liability and classification on the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2017, and as a result, we recorded a $0.4 million increase to our non-current deferred tax asset and retained earnings for tax benefits that were not previously recognized under the prior rules. Additionally, on a prospective basis, we recorded excess tax benefits as a discrete item in our income tax provision within our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded tax expense of less than $0.1 million and excess tax benefits of $3.0 million within our consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Historically these amounts were recorded as additional paid-in capital in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We also elected to prospectively apply the change to the presentation of cash payments made to taxing authorities on the employees' behalf for shares withheld upon stock vesting on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. We have also elected to continue our current policy of estimating forfeitures of stock-based compensation awards at grant date and revising in subsequent periods to reflect actual forfeitures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues not specifically addressed by U.S. GAAP. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The standard should be applied using a retrospective transition method unless it is impractical to do so for some of the issues. In such case, the amendments for those issues would be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company does not expect an impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon implementation of ASU 2016-15 on January 1, 2018.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which provides guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will depend on the facts and circumstances of any specific future transactions.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge (Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test). Instead, impairment will be measured using the difference of the carrying amount to the fair value of the reporting unit. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-04 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

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ACQUISITIONS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS

3. ACQUISITIONS

We complete acquisitions from time to time in order to pursue our strategy of increasing our market presence by expanding our service base and enhancing our position in certain geographic areas as a leading provider of home health, hospice and personal care services. The purchase price paid for acquisitions is negotiated through arm's length transactions, with consideration based on our analysis of, among other things, comparable acquisitions and expected cash flows. Acquisitions are accounted for as purchases and are included in our consolidated financial statements from their respective acquisition dates. Goodwill generated from acquisitions is recognized for the excess of the purchase price over tangible and identifiable intangible assets because of the expected contributions of the acquisitions to our overall corporate strategy. We typically engage outside appraisal firms to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets. Preliminary purchase price allocation is adjusted, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date if management obtains more information regarding asset valuation and liabilities assumed.

On February 1, 2017, we acquired the assets of Home Staff, L.L.C. which owns and operates three personal-care care centers servicing the state of Massachusetts for a total purchase price of $4.0 million (subject to certain adjustments), of which $0.4 million was placed in a promissory note to be paid over 24 months, subject to any offsets or withholds for indemnification purposes. The purchase price was paid with cash on hand on the date of the transaction. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, we recorded goodwill ($3.8 million), other intangibles – non-compete agreements ($0.2 million) and other assets and liabilities, net ($0.5 million) in connection with the acquisition. The non-compete agreements will be amortized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

On May 1, 2017, we acquired three home health care centers (one in each Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas) and two hospice care centers (one in each Arizona and Massachusetts) from Tenet Healthcare for a total purchase price of $20.5 million, (subject to certain adjustments). The purchase price was paid with cash on hand on the date of the transaction. Based on our preliminary purchase price allocation, we recorded goodwill ($20.9 million) and other assets and liabilities, net ($0.8 million) in connection with this acquisition during the three-month period ended June 30, 2017. We will finalize the purchase price allocation for this acquisition once we receive the final valuation report from our outside appraisal firm.

 

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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
4. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
        
Long-term debt consisted of the following for the periods indicated (amounts in millions):
        
   September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
      
$100.0 million Term Loan; principal payments plus accrued interest payable quarterly; interest rate at ABR Rate plus applicable percentage or Eurodollar Rate plus the applicable percentage (3.24% at September 30, 2017); due August 28, 2020 $91.3 $95.0
$200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility; interest only payments; interest rate at ABR Rate plus applicable percentage or Eurodollar Rate plus the applicable percentage; due August 28, 2020  0.0  0.0
Promissory notes  0.7  0.7
Deferred debt issuance costs   (2.1)  (2.7)
    89.9  93.0
Current portion of long-term obligations  (9.4)  (5.2)
 Total $80.5 $87.8
        

Our weighted average interest rate for our $100.0 million Term Loan, under our Credit Agreement, was 3.2% and 3.0% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and 2.5% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Our weighted average interest rate for our $200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility was 4.5% and 3.5% for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

As of September 30, 2017, our consolidated leverage ratio, as defined by our Credit Agreement, was 0.9, our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined by our Credit Agreement, was 4.1 and we are in compliance with our Credit Agreement. In the event we are not in compliance with our debt covenants in the future, we would pursue various alternatives in an attempt to successfully resolve the non-compliance, which might include, among other things, seeking debt covenant waivers or amendments.

As of September 30, 2017, our availability under our $200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility was $167.3 million as we had $32.7 million outstanding in letters of credit.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings - Ongoing

We are involved in the following legal actions:

Securities Class Action Lawsuits

As previously disclosed, between June 10 and July 28, 2010, several putative securities class action complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (the “District Court”) against the Company and certain of our former senior executives. The cases were consolidated into the first-filed action Bach, et al. v. Amedisys, Inc., et al. Case No. 3:10-cv-00395, and the District Court appointed as co-lead plaintiffs the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi and the Puerto Rico Teachers' Retirement System (the “Co-Lead Plaintiffs”). They filed a consolidated, amended complaint which all defendants moved to dismiss. The District Court granted the defendants' motions to dismiss on June 28, 2012, and the Co-Lead Plaintiffs appealed that ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”). On October 2, 2014, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit reversed the District Court's dismissal and remanded the case to the District Court for further proceedings. The defendants request for an en banc review was denied on December 29, 2014 and their Petition for a Writ of Certiorari from the United States Supreme Court was denied on June 29, 2015.

After remand to the District Court, the Plaintiffs were granted leave to file a First Amended Consolidated Complaint (the “First Amended Securities Complaint”) on behalf of all purchasers or acquirers of Amedisys' securities between August 2, 2005 and September 30, 2011. The First Amended Securities Complaint alleges that the Company and seven individual defendants violated Section 10(b), Section 20(a), and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by materially misrepresenting the Company's financial results and concealing a scheme to obtain higher Medicare reimbursements and additional patient referrals by (1) providing medically unnecessary care to patients, including certifying and re-certifying patients for medically unnecessary 60-day treatment episodes; (2) implementing clinical tracks such as “Balanced for Life” and wound care programs that provided a pre-set number of therapy visits irrespective of medical need; (3) “upcoding” patients' Medicare forms to attribute a “primary diagnosis” to a medical condition associated with higher billing rates; and (4) providing improper and illegal remuneration to physicians to obtain patient certifications or re-certifications. The First Amended Securities Complaint seeks certification of the case as a class action and an unspecified amount of damages, as well as interest and an award of attorneys' fees.

All defendants moved to dismiss the First Amended Securities Complaint on December 15, 2015. While that motion was pending the parties agreed to mediate the case. This mediation was not successful. On August 19, 2016, the District Court issued its ruling on the defendants' motions to dismiss, dismissing with prejudice all claims against two former officers, dismissing all except Section 20(a) claims against three former officers, and denying all other relief. The Company and four individual defendants then filed their answers to the First Amended Securities Complaint on October 20, 2016. The independent executrix of the estate of William F. Borne, who was substituted as a defendant in the case after Mr. Borne's death, filed her answer on February 6, 2017.

On June 12, 2017, the Company reached an agreement-in-principle to settle this matter. All parties to the action executed a binding term sheet that, subject to final documentation and court approval, provided in part for a settlement payment of approximately $43.7 million, which we accrued as of June 30, 2017, and the dismissal with prejudice of the litigation. Approximately $15.0 million of the settlement amount paid by the Company's insurance carriers during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017, was previously recorded with other current assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2017. The net of these two amounts, $28.7 million, was recorded as a charge in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the three-month period ended June 30, 2017 and paid with cash on hand during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017.

Subpoena Duces Tecum Issued by the U.S. Department of Justice

On May 21, 2015, we received a Subpoena Duces Tecum (“Subpoena”) issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Subpoena requests the delivery of information regarding 53 identified hospice patients to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. It also requests the delivery of documents relating to our hospice clinical and business operations and related compliance activities. The Subpoena generally covers the period from January 1, 2011, through May 21, 2015. We are fully cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice with respect to this investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, we cannot predict the timing or outcome of this investigation or reasonably estimate the amount or range of potential losses, if any, which may arise from this matter.

Civil Investigative Demand Issued by the U.S. Department of Justice

On November 3, 2015, we received a civil investigative demand (“CID”) issued by the U.S. Department of Justice pursuant to the federal False Claims Act relating to claims submitted to Medicare and/or Medicaid for hospice services provided through designated facilities in the Morgantown, West Virginia area. The CID requests the delivery of information to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia regarding 66 identified hospice patients, as well as documents relating to our hospice clinical and business operations in the Morgantown area. The CID generally covers the period from January 1, 2009 through August 31, 2015. We are fully cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice with respect to this investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, we cannot predict the timing or outcome of this investigation or reasonably estimate the amount or range of potential losses, if any, which may arise from this matter.

On June 27, 2016, we received a CID issued by the U.S. Department of Justice pursuant to the federal False Claims Act relating to claims submitted to Medicare and/or Medicaid for hospice services provided through designated facilities in the Parkersburg, West Virginia area. The CID requests the delivery of information to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia regarding 68 identified hospice patients, as well as documents relating to our hospice clinical and business operations in the Parkersburg area. The CID generally covers the period from January 1, 2011 through June 20, 2016. We are fully cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice with respect to this investigation. Based on the information currently available to us, we cannot predict the timing or outcome of this investigation or reasonably estimate the amount or range of potential losses, if any, which may arise from this matter.

In addition to the matters referenced in this note, we are involved in legal actions in the normal course of business, some of which seek monetary damages, including claims for punitive damages. We do not believe that these normal course actions, when finally concluded and determined, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other Investigative Matters - Ongoing

Corporate Integrity Agreement

On April 23, 2014, with no admissions of liability on our part, we entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice relating to certain of our clinical and business operations. Concurrently with our entry into this agreement, we entered into a corporate integrity agreement (“CIA”) with the Office of Inspector General-HHS (“OIG”). The CIA formalizes various aspects of our already existing ethics and compliance programs and contains other requirements designed to help ensure our ongoing compliance with federal health care program requirements. Among other things, the CIA requires us to maintain our existing compliance program, executive compliance committee and compliance committee of the Board of Directors; provide certain compliance training; continue screening new and current employees to ensure they are eligible to participate in federal health care programs; engage an independent review organization to perform certain auditing and reviews and prepare certain reports regarding our compliance with federal health care programs, our billing submissions to federal health care programs and our compliance and risk mitigation programs; and provide certain reports and management certifications to the OIG. Additionally, the CIA specifically requires that we report substantial overpayments that we discover we have received from federal health care programs, as well as probable violations of federal health care laws. Upon breach of the CIA, we could become liable for payment of certain stipulated penalties, or could be excluded from participation in federal health care programs. The corporate integrity agreement has a term of five years.

Idaho and Wyoming Self-Report

During 2016, the Company engaged an independent auditing firm to perform a clinical audit of the hospice care centers acquired by Frontier Home Health and Hospice in April 2014. No assurances can be given as to the timing or outcome of the audit on the Company, its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, which could be material, individually or in the aggregate.

Other Investigative Matters - Closed

Computer Inventory and Data Security Reporting

On March 1 and March 2, 2015, we provided official notice under federal and state data privacy laws concerning the outcome of an extensive risk management process to locate and verify our large computer inventory. The process identified approximately 142 encrypted computers and laptops for which reports were required under federal and state data privacy laws. The devices at issue were originally assigned to Company clinicians and other team members who left the Company between 2011 and 2014. We reported these devices to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, state agencies, and individuals whose information may be involved, as required under applicable law because we could not rule out unauthorized access to patient data on the devices. In accordance with our CIA, we notified the OIG of this matter. As of September 30, 2017, this matter has been resolved, and the Company incurred no penalties or fees.

Third Party Audits - Ongoing

From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we are subject to audits under various governmental programs in which third party firms engaged by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) conduct extensive review of claims data to identify potential improper payments under the Medicare program.

In July 2010, our subsidiary that provides hospice services in Florence, South Carolina received from a Zone Program Integrity Contractor (“ZPIC”) a request for records regarding a sample of 30 beneficiaries who received services from the subsidiary during the period of January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010 (the “Review Period”) to determine whether the underlying services met pertinent Medicare payment requirements.  We acquired the hospice operations subject to this review on August 1, 2009; the Review Period covers time periods both before and after our ownership of these hospice operations.  Based on the ZPIC's findings for 16 beneficiaries, which were extrapolated to all claims for hospice services provided by the Florence subsidiary billed during the Review Period, on June 6, 2011, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (“MAC”) for the subsidiary issued a notice of overpayment seeking recovery from our subsidiary of an alleged overpayment. We dispute these findings, and our Florence subsidiary has filed appeals through the Original Medicare Standard Appeals Process, in which we are seeking to have those findings overturned. An ALJ hearing was held in early January 2015. On January 18, 2016, we received a letter dated January 6, 2016 referencing the ALJ hearing decision for the overpayment issued on June 6, 2011. The decision was partially favorable with a new overpayment amount of $3.7 million with a balance owed of $5.6 million including interest based on 9 disputed claims (originally 16). We filed an appeal to the Medicare Appeals Council on the remaining 9 disputed claims and also argued that the statistical method used to select the sample was not valid.  No assurances can be given as to the timing or outcome of the Medicare Appeals Council decision. As of September 30, 2017, Medicare has withheld payments of $5.7 million (including additional interest) as part of their standard procedures once this level of the appeal process has been reached. In the event we are not able to recoup this alleged overpayment, we are indemnified by the prior owners of the hospice operations for amounts relating to the period prior to August 1, 2009. As of September 30, 2017, we have an indemnity receivable of approximately $4.9 million for the amount withheld related to the period prior to August 1, 2009.

In July 2016, the Company received a request for medical records from SafeGuard Services, L.L.C (“SafeGuard”), a ZPIC related to services provided by some of the care centers that the Company acquired from Infinity Home Care, L.L.C. The review period covers time periods both before and after our ownership of the care centers, which were acquired on December 31, 2015. In August 2017, the Company received Requests for Repayment from Palmetto GBA, LLC (“Palmetto”) regarding Infinity Home Care of Lakeland, LLC, (“Lakeland Care Centers”) and Infinity Home Care of Pinellas, LLC, (“Clearwater Care Center”). The Palmetto letters are based on a statistical extrapolation performed by SafeGuard which alleged an overpayment of $34.0 million for the Lakeland Care Centers on a universe of 72 Medicare claims totaling $0.2 million in actual claims payments using a 100% error rate and an overpayment of $4.8 million for the Clearwater Care Center on a universe of 70 Medicare claims totaling $0.2 million in actual claims payments using a 100% error rate.

The Lakeland Request for Repayment covers claims between January 2, 2014, and September 13, 2016. The Clearwater Request for Repayment covers claims between January 2, 2015, and December 9, 2016. The Company is contractually entitled to indemnification by the prior owners for all claims prior to December 31, 2015, for up to $12.6 million.

As these matters continue to develop, the Company is working with the appropriate stakeholders to favorably resolve these matters. At this stage of the review, based on the information currently available to the Company, the Company cannot predict the timing or outcome of this review. The estimated potential range of loss related to this review is between $6.5 million (assuming the Company is successful in seeking indemnity from the prior owners and unsuccessful in demonstrating that the extrapolation method used by SafeGuard was erroneous) and $38.8 million (the maximum amount Palmetto claims has been overpaid for both the Lakeland Care Centers and the Clearwater Care Center of which amount is subject to indemnification by the prior owners for up to $12.6 million as disclosed above).

As of September 30, 2017, we have an accrued liability of approximately $17.4 million related to this matter. We expect to be indemnified by the prior owners for approximately $10.9 million and have recorded this amount with other assets, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. The net of these two amounts, $6.5 million, was recorded as a reduction in revenue in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, $7.8 million of net receivables have been impacted by this payment suspension.

Insurance

We are obligated for certain costs associated with our insurance programs, including employee health, workers' compensation and professional liability. While we maintain various insurance programs to cover these risks, we are self-insured for a substantial portion of our potential claims. We recognize our obligations associated with these costs, up to specified deductible limits in the period in which a claim is incurred, including with respect to both reported claims and claims incurred but not reported. These costs have generally been estimated based on historical data of our claims experience. Such estimates, and the resulting reserves, are reviewed and updated by us on a quarterly basis.

Our health insurance has an exposure limit of $0.9 million for any individual covered life. Our workers' compensation insurance has a retention limit of $0.5 million per incident and our professional liability insurance has a retention limit of $0.3 million per incident.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION

6. Segment Information

Our operations involve servicing patients through our three reportable business segments: home health, hospice and personal care. Our home health segment delivers a wide range of services in the homes of individuals who may be recovering from surgery, have a chronic disability or terminal illness or need assistance with completing important personal tasks. Our hospice segment provides palliative care and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families. Our personal care segment, which was established with the acquisition of Associated Home Care during the three-month period ended March 31, 2016, provides patients with assistance with the essential activities of daily living. The “other” column in the following tables consists of costs relating to executive management and administrative support functions, primarily information services, accounting, finance, billing and collections, legal, compliance, risk management, procurement, marketing, clinical administration, training, human resources and administration.

Management evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the operating income of the reportable segments, which includes an allocation of corporate expenses directly attributable to the specific segment and includes revenues and all other costs directly attributable to the specific segment. Segment assets are not reviewed by the company's chief operating decision maker and therefore are not disclosed below (amounts in millions).

 

  For the Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2017 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $269.5 $96.5 $14.2 $0.0 $380.2 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  168.2  47.8  10.6  0.0  226.6 
 General and administrative expenses  70.9  19.0  3.1  25.9  118.9 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  5.4  1.2  0.5  0.0  7.1 
 Depreciation and amortization  0.9  0.2  0.0  3.1  4.2 
 Operating expenses  245.4  68.2  14.2  29.0  356.8 
 Operating income (loss) $24.1 $28.3 $0.0 $(29.0) $23.4 
                  
  For the Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $268.9 $82.0 $10.7 $0.0 $361.6 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  162.4  41.9  7.8  0.0  212.1 
 General and administrative expenses  71.8  17.6  2.3  32.7  124.4 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  4.0  1.4  0.1  0.0  5.5 
 Depreciation and amortization  1.6  0.3  0.0  3.3  5.2 
 Operating expenses  239.8  61.2  10.2  36.0  347.2 
 Operating income (loss) $29.1 $20.8 $0.5 $(36.0) $14.4 
                  
  For the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2017 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $814.5 $272.8 $42.1 $0.0 $1,129.4 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  496.1  134.9  31.2  0.0  662.2 
 General and administrative expenses  207.7  56.2  9.2  85.4  358.5 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  12.6  4.8  0.7  0.0  18.1 
 Depreciation and amortization  2.7  0.7  0.1  9.6  13.1 
 Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net  0.0  0.0  0.0  28.7  28.7 
 Operating expenses  719.1  196.6  41.2  123.7  1,080.6 
 Operating income (loss) $95.4 $76.2 $0.9 $(123.7) $48.8 
                  
  For the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $817.2 $230.8 $23.2 $0.0 $1,071.2 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  483.6  120.1  16.8  0.0  620.5 
 General and administrative expenses  215.3  51.8  5.0  106.4  378.5 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  10.8  2.8  0.1  0.0  13.7 
 Depreciation and amortization  4.4  1.0  0.0  9.3  14.7 
 Operating expenses  714.1  175.7  21.9  115.7  1,027.4 
 Operating income (loss) $103.1 $55.1 $1.3 $(115.7) $43.8 
                  
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SUBSEQUENT EVENT
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Subsequent Event [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENT

9.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 2, 2017, we acquired Intercity Home Care, a personal care provider in Massachusetts with three care centers for a purchase price of $9.6 million.

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NATURE OF OPERATIONS, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position, our results of operations and our cash flows in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results of our operations for the entire year and have not been audited by our independent auditors.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial information presented. This report should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2017 (the “Form 10-K”), which includes information and disclosures not included herein.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies conform with U.S. GAAP. In preparing the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that impact the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications and Comparability

Reclassifications and Comparability

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' financial statements in order to conform to the current period's presentation.

 

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amedisys, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and business combinations accounted for as purchases have been included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. In addition to our wholly owned subsidiaries, we also have certain equity investments that are accounted for as set forth below.

Equity Investments

Equity Investments

We consolidate investments when the entity is a variable interest entity and we are the primary beneficiary or if we have controlling interests in the entity, which is generally ownership in excess of 50%. Third party equity interests in our consolidated joint ventures are reflected as noncontrolling interests in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

We account for investments in entities in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence under the equity method if we hold 50% or less of the voting stock and the entity is not a variable interest entity in which we are the primary beneficiary. The book value of investments that we accounted for under the equity method of accounting was $26.8 million as of September 30, 2017, and $27.8 million as of December 31, 2016. We account for investments in entities in which we have less than a 20% ownership interest under the cost method of accounting if we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

We earn net service revenue through our home health, hospice and personal-care care centers by providing a variety of services almost exclusively in the homes of our patients. This net service revenue is earned and billed either on an episode of care basis, on a per visit basis or on a daily basis depending upon the payment terms and conditions established with each payor for services provided. We refer to home health revenue earned and billed on a 60-day episode of care as episodic-based revenue.

When we record our service revenue, we record it net of estimated revenue adjustments and contractual adjustments to reflect amounts we estimate to be realizable for services provided, as discussed below. We believe, based on information currently available to us and based on our judgment, that changes to one or more factors that impact the accounting estimates (such as our estimates related to revenue adjustments, contractual adjustments and episodes in progress) we make in determining net service revenue, which changes are likely to occur from period to period, will not materially impact our reported consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or our future financial results.

Home Health Revenue Recognition

Medicare Revenue

Net service revenue is recorded under the Medicare prospective payment system (“PPS”) based on a 60-day episode payment rate that is subject to adjustment based on certain variables including, but not limited to: (a) an outlier payment if our patient's care was unusually costly (capped at 10% of total reimbursement per provider number); (b) a low utilization payment adjustment (“LUPA”) if the number of visits was fewer than five; (c) a partial payment if our patient transferred to another provider or we received a patient from another provider before completing the episode; (d) a payment adjustment based upon the level of therapy services required (with various incremental adjustments made for additional visits, with larger payment increases associated with the sixth, fourteenth and twentieth visit thresholds); (e) adjustments to payments if we are unable to perform periodic therapy assessments; (f) the number of episodes of care provided to a patient, regardless of whether the same home health provider provided care for the entire series of episodes; (g) changes in the base episode payments established by the Medicare Program; (h) adjustments to the base episode payments for case mix and geographic wages; and (i) recoveries of overpayments. In addition, we make adjustments to Medicare revenue if we find that we are unable to produce appropriate documentation of a face to face encounter between the patient and physician.

We make adjustments to Medicare revenue to reflect differences between estimated and actual payment amounts, our discovered inability to obtain appropriate billing documentation or authorizations and other reasons unrelated to credit risk. We estimate the impact of such adjustments based on our historical experience, which primarily includes a historical collection rate of over 99% on Medicare claims, and record this estimate during the period in which services are rendered as an estimated revenue adjustment and a corresponding reduction to patient accounts receivable. Therefore, we believe that our reported net service revenue and patient accounts receivable will be the net amounts to be realized from Medicare for services rendered.

In addition to revenue recognized on completed episodes, we also recognize a portion of revenue associated with episodes in progress. Episodes in progress are 60-day episodes of care that begin during the reporting period, but were not completed as of the end of the period. We estimate this revenue on a monthly basis based upon historical trends. The primary factors underlying this estimate are the number of episodes in progress at the end of the reporting period, expected Medicare revenue per episode and our estimate of the average percentage complete based on the number of days elapsed during an episode of care. As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the difference between the cash received from Medicare for a request for anticipated payment (“RAP”) on episodes in progress and the associated estimated revenue was immaterial and, therefore, the resulting credits were recorded as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for such periods.

Non-Medicare Revenue

Episodic-based Revenue. We recognize revenue in a similar manner as we recognize Medicare revenue for episodic-based rates that are paid by other insurance carriers, including Medicare Advantage programs; however, these rates can vary based upon the negotiated terms.

Non-episodic based Revenue. Gross revenue is recorded on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to our established or estimated per-visit rates, as applicable. Contractual adjustments are recorded for the difference between our standard rates and the contracted rates to be realized from patients, third parties and others for services provided and are deducted from gross revenue to determine net service revenue and are also recorded as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable. In addition, we receive a minimal amount of our net service revenue from patients who are either self-insured or are obligated for an insurance co-payment.

Hospice Revenue Recognition

Hospice Medicare Revenue

Gross revenue is recorded on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to the estimated payment rates. The estimated payment rates are daily or hourly rates for each of the four levels of care we deliver. The four levels of care are routine care, general inpatient care, continuous home care and respite care. Routine care accounts for 98% of our total net Medicare hospice service revenue for each of the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, and 99% of our total net Medicare hospice service revenue for each of the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. Beginning January 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has provided for two separate payment rates for routine care: payments for the first 60 days of care and care beyond 60 days. In addition to the two routine rates, beginning January 1, 2016, Medicare is also reimbursing for a service intensity add-on (“SIA”). The SIA is based on visits made in the last seven days of life by a registered nurse (“RN”) or medical social worker (“MSW”) for patients in a routine level of care.

We make adjustments to Medicare revenue for an inability to obtain appropriate billing documentation or acceptable authorizations and other reasons unrelated to credit risk. We estimate the impact of these adjustments based on our historical experience, which primarily includes our historical collection rate of over 99% on Medicare claims, and record it during the period services are rendered as an estimated revenue adjustment and as a reduction to our outstanding patient accounts receivable.

Additionally, as Medicare hospice revenue is subject to an inpatient cap limit and an overall payment cap for each provider number, we monitor these caps and estimate amounts due back to Medicare if we estimate a cap has been exceeded. We record these adjustments as a reduction to revenue and an increase in other accrued liabilities. Beginning for the cap year ending October 31, 2014, providers are required to self-report and pay their estimated cap liability by March 31st of the following year. As of September 30, 2017, we have settled our Medicare hospice reimbursements for all fiscal years through October 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2017 we have recorded $1.0 million for estimated amounts due back to Medicare in other accrued liabilities for the Federal cap years ended October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, we had recorded $0.8 million for estimated amounts due back to Medicare in other accrued liabilities for the Federal cap years ended October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2016.

Hospice Non-Medicare Revenue

We record gross revenue on an accrual basis based upon the date of service at amounts equal to our established rates or estimated per day rates, as applicable. Contractual adjustments are recorded for the difference between our established rates and the amounts estimated to be realizable from patients, third parties and others for services provided and are deducted from gross revenue to determine our net service revenue and patient accounts receivable.

Personal Care Revenue Recognition

Personal Care Non-Medicare Revenue

We generate net service revenues by providing our services directly to patients primarily on a per hour, visit or unit basis. We receive payment for providing such services from our customers, including state and local governmental agencies, managed care organizations, commercial insurers and private consumers. Net service revenues are principally provided based on authorized hours, visits or units determined by the relevant agency, at a rate that is either contractual or fixed by legislation, which are recognized as net service revenue at the time services are rendered.

Patient Accounts Receivable

Patient Accounts Receivable

Our patient accounts receivable are uncollateralized and consist of amounts due from Medicare, Medicaid, other third-party payors and patients. As of September 30, 2017 there is no single payor, other than Medicare, that accounts for more than 10% of our total outstanding patient receivables. Thus, we believe there are no other significant concentrations of receivables that would subject us to any significant credit risk in the collection of our patient accounts receivable. We fully reserve for accounts which are aged at 365 days or greater. We write off accounts on a monthly basis once we have exhausted our collection efforts and deem an account to be uncollectible.

We believe the credit risk associated with our Medicare accounts, which represent 60% and 61% of our net patient accounts receivable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, is limited due to our historical collection rate of over 99% from Medicare and the fact that Medicare is a U.S. government payor. Accordingly, we do not record an allowance for doubtful accounts for our Medicare patient accounts receivable, which are recorded at their net realizable value after recording estimated revenue adjustments as discussed above. During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3.5 million and $11.9 million, respectively, in estimated revenue adjustments to Medicare revenue as compared to $1.6 million and $5.9 million during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

We believe there is a certain level of credit risk associated with non-Medicare payors. To provide for our non-Medicare patient accounts receivable that could become uncollectible in the future, we establish an allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce the carrying amount to its estimated net realizable value.

Medicare Home Health

For our home health patients, our pre-billing process includes verifying that we are eligible for payment from Medicare for the services that we provide to our patients. Our Medicare billing begins with a process to ensure that our billings are accurate through the utilization of an electronic Medicare claim review. We submit a RAP for 60% of our estimated payment for the initial episode at the start of care or 50% of the estimated payment for any subsequent episodes of care contiguous with the first episode for a particular patient. The full amount of the episode is billed after the episode has been completed (“final billed”). The RAP received for that particular episode is then deducted from our final payment. If a final bill is not submitted within the greater of 120 days from the start of the episode, or 60 days from the date the RAP was paid, any RAPs received for that episode will be recouped by Medicare from any other claims in process for that particular provider number. The RAP and final claim must then be re-submitted.

Medicare Hospice

For our hospice patients, our pre-billing process includes verifying that we are eligible for payment from Medicare for the services that we provide to our patients. Our Medicare billing begins with a process to ensure that our billings are accurate through the utilization of an electronic Medicare claim review. We bill Medicare on a monthly basis for the services provided to the patient.

Non-Medicare Home Health, Hospice and Personal Care

For our non-Medicare patients, our pre-billing process primarily begins with verifying a patient's eligibility for services with the applicable payor. Once the patient has been confirmed for eligibility, we will provide services to the patient and bill the applicable payor. Our review and evaluation of non-Medicare accounts receivable includes a detailed review of outstanding balances and special consideration to concentrations of receivables from particular payors or groups of payors with similar characteristics that would subject us to any significant credit risk. We estimate an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon our assessment of historical and expected net collections, business and economic conditions, trends in payment and an evaluation of collectability based upon the date that the service was provided. Based upon our best judgment, we believe the allowance for doubtful accounts adequately provides for accounts that will not be collected due to credit risk.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
             
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
             
The following details our financial instruments where the carrying value and the fair value differ (amounts in millions):
             
  Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
Financial Instrument Carrying Value as of September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Long-term obligations $92.0 $0 $92.8 $0

The fair value hierarchy is based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs are as follows:

  • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
  • Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
  • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our deferred compensation plan assets are recorded at fair value and are considered a level 2 measurement. For our other financial instruments, including our cash and cash equivalents, patient accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and employee benefits and accrued expenses, we estimate the carrying amounts' approximate fair value.

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

Net income per share attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders, calculated on the treasury stock method, is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, shares used in our computation of the weighted-average shares outstanding, which are used to calculate our basic and diluted net income attributable to Amedisys, Inc. common stockholders (amounts in thousands):

   For the Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, For the Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,
   2017 2016 2017 2016
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic33,838 33,309 33,640 33,142
 Effect of dilutive securities:       
  Stock options271 207 279 156
  Non-vested stock and stock units254 307 336 401
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted34,363 33,823 34,255 33,699
 Anti-dilutive securities337 204 279 254
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue for which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, to defer the effective date of the standard from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018, with an option that permits companies to adopt the standard as early as the original effective date. The new ASU reflects the decisions reached by the FASB at its meeting in July 2015. Early application prior to the original effective date is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company has substantially completed its evaluation of the standard and does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon implementation of ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2015-14 on January 1, 2018.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require lessees to recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The standard requires a modified retrospective transition method which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. While the Company expects adoption of this standard to lead to a material increase in the assets and liabilities recorded on our balance sheet, we are still evaluating the overall impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which will simplify the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liability and classification on the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2017, and as a result, we recorded a $0.4 million increase to our non-current deferred tax asset and retained earnings for tax benefits that were not previously recognized under the prior rules. Additionally, on a prospective basis, we recorded excess tax benefits as a discrete item in our income tax provision within our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded tax expense of less than $0.1 million and excess tax benefits of $3.0 million within our consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Historically these amounts were recorded as additional paid-in capital in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We also elected to prospectively apply the change to the presentation of cash payments made to taxing authorities on the employees' behalf for shares withheld upon stock vesting on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. We have also elected to continue our current policy of estimating forfeitures of stock-based compensation awards at grant date and revising in subsequent periods to reflect actual forfeitures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues not specifically addressed by U.S. GAAP. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The standard should be applied using a retrospective transition method unless it is impractical to do so for some of the issues. In such case, the amendments for those issues would be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company does not expect an impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon implementation of ASU 2016-15 on January 1, 2018.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which provides guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will depend on the facts and circumstances of any specific future transactions.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge (Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test). Instead, impairment will be measured using the difference of the carrying amount to the fair value of the reporting unit. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-04 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Where Carrying Value and Fair Value Differ
             
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
             
The following details our financial instruments where the carrying value and the fair value differ (amounts in millions):
             
  Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
Financial Instrument Carrying Value as of September 30, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Long-term obligations $92.0 $0 $92.8 $0
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding
   For the Three-Month Periods Ended September 30, For the Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,
   2017 2016 2017 2016
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic33,838 33,309 33,640 33,142
 Effect of dilutive securities:       
  Stock options271 207 279 156
  Non-vested stock and stock units254 307 336 401
 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted34,363 33,823 34,255 33,699
 Anti-dilutive securities337 204 279 254
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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt
4. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
        
Long-term debt consisted of the following for the periods indicated (amounts in millions):
        
   September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
      
$100.0 million Term Loan; principal payments plus accrued interest payable quarterly; interest rate at ABR Rate plus applicable percentage or Eurodollar Rate plus the applicable percentage (3.24% at September 30, 2017); due August 28, 2020 $91.3 $95.0
$200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility; interest only payments; interest rate at ABR Rate plus applicable percentage or Eurodollar Rate plus the applicable percentage; due August 28, 2020  0.0  0.0
Promissory notes  0.7  0.7
Deferred debt issuance costs   (2.1)  (2.7)
    89.9  93.0
Current portion of long-term obligations  (9.4)  (5.2)
 Total $80.5 $87.8
        
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Operating Income of Reportable Segments
  For the Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2017 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $269.5 $96.5 $14.2 $0.0 $380.2 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  168.2  47.8  10.6  0.0  226.6 
 General and administrative expenses  70.9  19.0  3.1  25.9  118.9 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  5.4  1.2  0.5  0.0  7.1 
 Depreciation and amortization  0.9  0.2  0.0  3.1  4.2 
 Operating expenses  245.4  68.2  14.2  29.0  356.8 
 Operating income (loss) $24.1 $28.3 $0.0 $(29.0) $23.4 
                  
  For the Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $268.9 $82.0 $10.7 $0.0 $361.6 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  162.4  41.9  7.8  0.0  212.1 
 General and administrative expenses  71.8  17.6  2.3  32.7  124.4 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  4.0  1.4  0.1  0.0  5.5 
 Depreciation and amortization  1.6  0.3  0.0  3.3  5.2 
 Operating expenses  239.8  61.2  10.2  36.0  347.2 
 Operating income (loss) $29.1 $20.8 $0.5 $(36.0) $14.4 
                  
  For the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2017 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $814.5 $272.8 $42.1 $0.0 $1,129.4 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  496.1  134.9  31.2  0.0  662.2 
 General and administrative expenses  207.7  56.2  9.2  85.4  358.5 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  12.6  4.8  0.7  0.0  18.1 
 Depreciation and amortization  2.7  0.7  0.1  9.6  13.1 
 Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net  0.0  0.0  0.0  28.7  28.7 
 Operating expenses  719.1  196.6  41.2  123.7  1,080.6 
 Operating income (loss) $95.4 $76.2 $0.9 $(123.7) $48.8 
                  
  For the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2016 
    Home Health  Hospice  Personal Care  Other  Total 
 Net service revenue $817.2 $230.8 $23.2 $0.0 $1,071.2 
 Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization  483.6  120.1  16.8  0.0  620.5 
 General and administrative expenses  215.3  51.8  5.0  106.4  378.5 
 Provision for doubtful accounts  10.8  2.8  0.1  0.0  13.7 
 Depreciation and amortization  4.4  1.0  0.0  9.3  14.7 
 Operating expenses  714.1  175.7  21.9  115.7  1,027.4 
 Operating income (loss) $103.1 $55.1 $1.3 $(115.7) $43.8 
                  
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Nature of Operations Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
States
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
States
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]          
Number Of States With Facilities | States 34   34    
Minimum percent ownership for controlling interest percent 50.00%   50.00%    
Equity Method Investment Aggregate Cost | $ $ 26.8   $ 26.8   $ 27.8
Maximum Percent Ownership For Equity Method Percent 50.00%   50.00%    
Maximum Percent Ownership For Cost Method Percent 20.00%   20.00%    
Medicare Revenue [Member]          
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]          
Percent Of Net Services Revenue Provided By Medicare 74.00% 78.00% 75.00% 78.00%  
Home Health [Member]          
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]          
Operating Care Centers 328   328    
Hospice [Member]          
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]          
Operating Care Centers 81   81    
Personal Care [Member]          
Organization And Nature Of Operations [Line Items]          
Operating Care Centers 16   16    
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
D
Number_of_Visits
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Episode of care as episodic-based revenue, days | D     60    
Percentage of total reimbursement of outlier payment     10.00%    
Low utilization payment adjustment, maximum number of visits | Number_of_Visits     5    
First threshold of therapy services required, visits | Number_of_Visits     6    
Second threshold of services required, visits | Number_of_Visits     14    
Third threshold of therapy services required, visits | Number_of_Visits     20    
Historical collection rate from Medicare     99.00%    
Episodes in progress that begin during reporting period, days | D     60    
Hospice Medicare revenue rate accounted for routine care 98.00% 99.00% 98.00% 99.00%  
Percentage of patient receivables outstanding     10.00%    
Minimum days for accounts receivable outstanding to be fully reserved | D     365    
Portion of accounts receivable derived from Medicare 60.00%       61.00%
Revenue adjustment to Medicare revenue $ 3,500 $ 1,600 $ 11,900 $ 5,900  
Rate of request for anticipated payment submitted for the initial episode of care     60.00%    
Rate of request for anticipated payment submitted for subsequent episodes of care     50.00%    
Maximum days to submit final bill from the start of episode | D     120    
Maximum days to submit final bill from the date the request for anticipated payment was paid | D     60    
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest 513,219   $ 513,219   $ 461,142
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and restricted stock vesting     0 $ 7,241  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Net Income [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation, tax expense recognized 100        
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and restricted stock vesting     3,000    
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest 400   $ 400    
Home Health [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Historical collection rate from Medicare     99.00%    
Hospice [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Historical collection rate from Medicare     99.00%    
Cap Year Two Thousand Thirteen Through Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Estimated amounts due back to Medicare         $ 800
Cap Year Two Thousand Thirteen Through Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]          
Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]          
Estimated amounts due back to Medicare $ 1,000   $ 1,000    
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Schedule of Financial Instruments Where Carrying Value and Fair Value Differ (Detail)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Long-term obligations, excluding capital leases $ 92.0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]  
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Long-term obligations, excluding capital leases 0.0
Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]  
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Long-term obligations, excluding capital leases 92.8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]  
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Long-term obligations, excluding capital leases $ 0.0
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Schedule of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Detail) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 33,838 33,309 33,640 33,142
Stock options 271 207 279 156
Non-vested stock and stock units 254 307 336 401
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 34,363 33,823 34,255 33,699
Anti-dilutive securities 337 204 279 254
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Acquisitions (Detail)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
May 01, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
Oct. 02, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Long Term Debt   $ 89.9       $ 93.0
Promissory Notes [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Long Term Debt   0.7       $ 0.7
Tenet Healthcare [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, total purchase price       $ 20.5    
Acquisition, recorded other assets and liabilities   0.8        
Additions   $ 20.9        
Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Home Health [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       3    
Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Hospice [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       2    
Intercity Home Care [Member] | Personal Care [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, total purchase price         $ 9.6  
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies         3  
Massachusetts [Member] | Home Staff, L.L.C. [Member] | Personal Care [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, total purchase price $ 4.0          
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies 3          
Acquisition, recorded other assets and liabilities     $ 0.5      
Additions     3.8      
Massachusetts [Member] | Home Staff, L.L.C. [Member] | Personal Care [Member] | Promissory Notes [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Long Term Debt $ 0.4          
Massachusetts [Member] | Home Staff, L.L.C. [Member] | Personal Care [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, other intangibles recorded     $ 0.2      
Weighted-average amortization period     2 years 9 months 18 days      
Massachusetts [Member] | Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Home Health [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       1    
Massachusetts [Member] | Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Hospice [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       1    
Illinois [Member] | Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Home Health [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       1    
Arizona [Member] | Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Hospice [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       1    
Texas [Member] | Tenet Healthcare [Member] | Home Health [Member]            
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]            
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies       1    
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Long Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred debt issuance costs $ (2,100) $ (2,700)
Long-term debt including current portion 89,900 93,000
Current portion of long-term obligations (9,387) (5,220)
Total 80,500 87,800
Promissory Notes [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt including current portion 700 700
One Hundred Million Term Loan [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt including current portion 91,300 95,000
Two Hundred Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt including current portion $ 0 $ 0
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Long Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total leverage ratio 0.9   0.9    
Fixed charge coverage ratio 4.1   4.1    
Long-term debt including current portion $ 89.9   $ 89.9   $ 93.0
Deferred debt issuance costs (2.1)   (2.1)   (2.7)
Promissory Notes [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt including current portion $ 0.7   $ 0.7   0.7
One Hundred Million Term Loan [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Weighted-average interest rate for five year Term Loan 3.20% 2.50% 3.00% 2.50%  
Principal amount $ 100.0   $ 100.0    
Maturity date     Aug. 28, 2020    
Long-term debt including current portion $ 91.3   $ 91.3   95.0
Two Hundred Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Weighted-average interest rate for five year Term Loan 4.50% 3.50%  
Principal amount $ 200.0   $ 200.0    
Availability under the revolving credit facility 167.3   167.3    
Outstanding letters of credit 32.7   $ 32.7    
Maturity date     Aug. 28, 2020    
Long-term debt including current portion $ 0.0   $ 0.0   $ 0.0
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Long Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
One Hundred Million Term Loan [Member]  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Principal amount $ 100.0
Eurodollar Rate plus the applicable percentage 3.24%
Maturity date Aug. 28, 2020
Two Hundred Million Revolving Credit Facility [Member]  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Principal amount $ 200.0
Maturity date Aug. 28, 2020
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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 5 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 8 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 10 Months Ended 27 Months Ended 74 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2015
Computers
Aug. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Beneficiary
Jan. 18, 2016
USD ($)
Claims
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
States
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
May 21, 2015
Jun. 06, 2011
Beneficiary
Jun. 27, 2016
Aug. 19, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
States
D
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Nov. 03, 2015
Mar. 31, 2010
Beneficiary
Sep. 30, 2011
D
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Health insurance retention limit                     $ 900          
Workers' compensation insurance retention limit                     500          
Professional liability insurance retention limit                     $ 300          
Corporate Integrity Agreement Term       5 years                        
Number Of States With Facilities | States       34             34          
Episode Of Care As Episodic Based Revenue | D                     60          
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net       $ 0   $ 0         $ 28,712 $ 0        
Accounts Receivable Net Current       177,402             177,402         $ 166,056
Computer Inventory And Data Security Reporting [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of Missing Computers and Laptops | Computers 142                              
Computer Inventory And Data Security Reporting [Member] | Minimum [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Year of Departure 2011                              
Computer Inventory And Data Security Reporting [Member] | Maximum [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Year of Departure 2014                              
SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Florida [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Loss Contingency Accrual       17,400                        
Indemnity Receivable       $ 10,900             $ 10,900          
SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Florida [Member] | Infinity Home Care, L.L.C. [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Indemnification Amount   $ 12,600                            
Securities Class Action Lawsuit [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Loss Contingency Accrual         $ 43,700                      
Loss Contingency Number Of Defendants                             7  
Episode Of Care As Episodic Based Revenue | D                             60  
Settlement Amount To Be Paid By Company's Insurance Carriers         $ 15,000                      
Securities Class Action Lawsuit [Member] | Favorable [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Loss Contingency Number Of Defendants                   2            
Securities Class Action Lawsuit [Member] | Unfavorable [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Loss Contingency Number Of Defendants                   4            
Securities Class Action Lawsuit [Member] | Favorable In Part [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Loss Contingency Number Of Defendants                   3            
Home Health [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Operating Care Centers | Agencies       328             328          
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net       $ 0             $ 0          
Home Health [Member] | SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Florida [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Recovery amount of the overpayment made to the subsidiary   $ 38,800                            
Florida ZPIC revenue reduction       6,500                        
Home Health [Member] | SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Florida [Member] | Infinity Home Care, L.L.C. [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Accounts Receivable Net Current       $ 7,800             $ 7,800          
Home Health [Member] | SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Lakeland, Florida [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of claims submitted by subsidiary | Beneficiary   72                            
Recovery amount of the overpayment made to the subsidiary   $ 34,000                            
Actual Claims Payment   $ 200                            
Error Rate, Percentage   100.00%                            
Home Health [Member] | SafeGuard Zone Program Integrity Contractor [Member] | Clearwater, Florida [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of claims submitted by subsidiary | Beneficiary   70                            
Recovery amount of the overpayment made to the subsidiary   $ 4,800                            
Actual Claims Payment   $ 200                            
Error Rate, Percentage   100.00%                            
Hospice [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Operating Care Centers | Agencies       81             81          
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net       $ 0             $ 0          
Hospice [Member] | South Carolina [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of beneficiaries | Beneficiary                           30    
Hospice [Member] | Extrapolated [Member] | South Carolina [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of beneficiaries | Beneficiary               16                
Hospice [Member] | Unfavorable [Member] | South Carolina [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of claims submitted by subsidiary | Claims     9                          
Recovery amount of the overpayment made to the subsidiary     $ 3,700                          
Recovery Amount Of Over Payment Made To Subsidiary Including Interest     $ 5,600                          
Recovery amount of over payment made to subsidiary including interest withheld       5,700             5,700          
Indemnity Receivable       $ 4,900             $ 4,900          
Hospice [Member] | U.S. Department of Justice [Member] | Massachusetts [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of patients             53                  
Hospice [Member] | U.S. Department of Justice [Member] | Morgantown, West Virginia [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of patients                         66      
Hospice [Member] | U.S. Department of Justice [Member] | Parkersburg, West Virginia [Member]                                
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]                                
Number of patients                 68              
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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable business segments 3
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Operating Income of Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net service revenue $ 380,163 $ 361,595 $ 1,129,442 $ 1,071,158
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 226,642 212,124 662,192 620,466
General and administrative expenses 118,900 124,400 358,500 378,500
Provision for doubtful accounts 7,086 5,471 18,078 13,664
Depreciation and amortization 4,185 5,214 13,139 14,662
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0 0 28,712 0
Operating expenses 356,790 347,236 1,080,664 1,027,378
Operating income (loss) 23,373 14,359 48,778 43,780
Home Health [Member]        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net service revenue 269,500 268,900 814,500 817,200
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 168,200 162,400 496,100 483,600
General and administrative expenses 70,900 71,800 207,700 215,300
Provision for doubtful accounts 5,400 4,000 12,600 10,800
Depreciation and amortization 900 1,600 2,700 4,400
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0   0  
Operating expenses 245,400 239,800 719,100 714,100
Operating income (loss) 24,100 29,100 95,400 103,100
Hospice [Member]        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net service revenue 96,500 82,000 272,800 230,800
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 47,800 41,900 134,900 120,100
General and administrative expenses 19,000 17,600 56,200 51,800
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,200 1,400 4,800 2,800
Depreciation and amortization 200 300 700 1,000
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0   0  
Operating expenses 68,200 61,200 196,600 175,700
Operating income (loss) 28,300 20,800 76,200 55,100
Personal Care [Member]        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net service revenue 14,200 10,700 42,100 23,200
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 10,600 7,800 31,200 16,800
General and administrative expenses 3,100 2,300 9,200 5,000
Provision for doubtful accounts 500 100 700 100
Depreciation and amortization 0 0 100 0
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0   0  
Operating expenses 14,200 10,200 41,200 21,900
Operating income (loss) 0 500 900 1,300
All Other Segments [Member]        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net service revenue 0 0 0 0
Cost of service, excluding depreciation and amortization 0 0 0 0
General and administrative expenses 25,900 32,700 85,400 106,400
Provision for doubtful accounts 0 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization 3,100 3,300 9,600 9,300
Securities Class Action Lawsuit settlement, net 0   28,700  
Operating expenses 29,000 36,000 123,700 115,700
Operating income (loss) $ (29,000) $ (36,000) $ (123,700) $ (115,700)
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Subsequent Event (Detail) - Personal Care [Member] - Intercity Home Care [Member]
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2017
USD ($)
Agencies
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Acquisition, total purchase price | $ $ 9.6
Acquisition, number of care centers acquired | Agencies 3