Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 2, 2009, LHC Group, Inc. (the "Company") one of the largest providers of home nursing services in the United States, announced the completion of its previously announced home health joint venture with New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System, allowing both organizations to better serve 1.6 million residents in southeast Louisiana.

The joint venture includes an LHC Group purchase of 75% of two home health agencies, currently owned by Ochsner, in Kenner and Raceland, Louisiana, and an Ochsner purchase of 25% of three home health agencies, currently owned by LHC Group, in Houma, Lutcher and Hammond, Louisiana.

The combined net revenue for the agencies contributed by Ochsner for the most recent 12 months was approximately $8.5 million. The combined net revenue for the agencies contributed by LHC Group for the most recent 12 months was approximately $4.0 million.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION

99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2009

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