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LHC Group: A Leading Presence in Home Health Sector in Mississippi

LHC Group, Inc. continues to be a significant player in the home health sector as per the latest CMS data. The organization has a total of 487 facilities, with 290 fully owned operations and 177 partially owned facilities. Notably, there are no facilities with minor ownership stakes.

Facility Distribution and Sector Presence

LHC Group affiliates 372 home health facilities and 111 hospice facilities. Additionally, the company has a smaller footprint in other sectors with three hospital facilities and one skilled nursing facility. At the state level, Louisiana houses the highest number of LHC Group facilities at 52, followed by Florida and Tennessee at 38 and 37, respectively. In Mississippi, the organization affiliates 21 facilities.

Competitive Landscape

In the Mississippi home health sector, LHC Group faces competition from significant players like UnitedHealth Group and Humana Inc, which also have a notable presence. Other competitors including Mississippi Health Care Group, LLC and Amedisys Holding LLC maintain footholds with a similar number of affiliated facilities. The data on facility affiliations, rather than operational control, provides insights into the companies’ strategic partnerships and alliances.