BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and
DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Birmingham-based HealthSouth has been ranked as No. 55
among healthcare providers and insurers by Modern
Healthcare's 2017 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
HealthSouth's Dallas-based home
health and hospice segment Encompass Home Health & Hospice also
made the list ranking 19th.
The Best Places to Work award program identifies and recognizes
outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide through
an extensive employee survey. This is the third year HealthSouth
has made the list and the sixth year for Encompass Home Health
& Hospice. Combined, the companies have a workforce of more
than 37,000 employees that provide post-acute care in 36 states and
Puerto Rico through inpatient
rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice
agencies.
"Our employees, who work tirelessly to provide superior patient
outcomes, are the foundation of our company's success," said
Mark Tarr, president and chief
officer of HealthSouth Corporation. "Having a strong workforce is a
top priority for HealthSouth and Encompass Home Health &
Hospice, and we pride ourselves on hiring the best talent and
creating an environment where our employees can thrive. This is
truly an honor."
"A decade ago, Modern Healthcare set out to recognize
outstanding employers across the industry. Now in its 10th year,
Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare has
become the hallmark for organizations striving to be just that.
It's gratifying to see how the program has grown," said
Fawn Lopez, publisher of Modern
Healthcare. "Our award winners can be proud of the role they
play in elevating the standard for workplace excellence. These
five-star organizations not only see higher employee retention, but
also increased patient engagement and satisfaction and healthier
bottom lines."
Both companies were honored at the 2017 Best Places to Work
Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 28
at the W Las Vegas.
About HealthSouth
HealthSouth is one of the nation's
largest providers of post-acute healthcare services, offering both
facility-based and home-based patient care in 36 states and
Puerto Rico through its network of
inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, and
hospice agencies. HealthSouth and Encompass Home Health &
Hospice can be found on the web at www.healthsouth.com and
www.ehhi.com. On Oct. 20, 2017,
HealthSouth's Board of Directors approved a name change from
HealthSouth Corporation to Encompass Health Corporation, effective
Jan. 1, 2018. The corporate name
change will be accompanied by a NYSE ticker symbol change from HLS
to EHC. HealthSouth's business will begin transitioning to the
Encompass Health name in the first quarter of 2018.
Media Contact:
Casey Lassiter, 205 447-6410
casey.lassiter@healthsouth.com
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