BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and DALLAS, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) is proud to announce its Dallas-based home health and hospice segment has been named to the 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For listing, for the fourth consecutive year. It ranked No. 54 for 2019, an increase of 22 spots from last year.
"We have a remarkable team of employees who work together to create a culture of caring at Encompass Health," said April Anthony, CEO of Encompass Health's home health and hospice segment. "Through our work, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, their families, each other and our local communities. Our employees take great pride in our company, and it's an honor to be recognized with an award that exemplifies their commitment to our values."
Encompass Health's home health and hospice segment has approximately 10,300 employees and admitted approximately 144,900 Medicare patients in 2018.
Recipients of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award are selected based on survey feedback representing more than 4.3 million employees, with respondents rating their workplace culture on 60-plus elements of the workplace. Rated elements include trust in managers, compensation, fairness, camaraderie and workplace traits linked to innovation.
About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 130 hospitals, 220 home health locations, and 58 hospice locations in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, integrated care across the healthcare continuum. Driven by a set of shared values, Encompass Health is the result of the union between HealthSouth Corporation and Encompass Home Health & Hospice, and is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter and Facebook.
Encompass Health Media Contact:
Hillary Carnel, 205 970-5912
hillary.carnel@encompasshealth.com
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