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VITAS Healthcare Corporation Company Profile
VITAS Healthcare is a vital provider of hospice services in the US. The firm, a subsidiary of Chemed, is a top national provider, serving patients through some 45 programs in 15 states and Washington, DC. The company cares for terminally ill patients primarily in their homes, but also at its own inpatient hospice facilities and in nursing homes and hospitals. Its services -- provided by teams of nurses, doctors, aides, and social workers -- focus on managing pain and symptoms, providing personal care, helping with financial arrangements, handling equipment and medications, and offering emotional and spiritual support. The company also provides bereavement services and grief counseling to patient's families.
Contact Information
Address: 100 S. Biscayne Blvd., 15th Fl.
Miami, FL 33131
Phone:305-374-4143
Fax:305-350-6797
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Key People
Chairman: Kevin J. McNamara
CEO: Timothy (Tim) O'Toole
President and CFO: David A. Wester
Industry Information
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Home Health Care
Top Competitors
Amedisys, Inc. (amed)
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (gtiv)
Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (odsy)
 


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