Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC), trading on the NYSE under the symbol EHC, is a leading provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Founded in 1984 as HealthSouth Corporation, the company rebranded to Encompass Health in 2018 to better reflect its comprehensive continuum of care. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Encompass Health has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to establish one of the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation and home health networks.
The company operates two primary segments: inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and home health and hospice services. Its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other complex medical conditions. Through its home health and hospice agencies, Encompass Health extends care into patients’ homes, delivering skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive services that facilitate recovery, maximize independence, and provide comfort and dignity at end of life.
Encompass Health serves communities across more than 30 states, operating over 130 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and nearly 300 home health and hospice agencies. Its integrated model enables seamless transitions between hospital and home-based care, supporting measurable outcomes such as improved functional status and reduced hospital readmissions. The company’s clinical teams collaborate with referring physicians, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care providers to tailor individualized care plans designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Best, Encompass Health emphasizes a patient-centric culture driven by data analytics, evidence-based protocols, and continuous quality improvement. Guided by a board of experienced healthcare executives, the company continues to invest in staff training, digital health technologies, and facility enhancements. By focusing on specialized rehabilitation and post-acute care, Encompass Health aims to deliver high-quality outcomes and cost-effective solutions for patients, families, and payers alike.
