BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corporation
(NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of
directors. This appointment will expand the Encompass Health board
to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession
planning.
Christie joins the Encompass Health board with significant
experience in finance, strategic and public company leadership,
operations, and governmental regulation. Christie currently serves
as President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines, Inc.,
a leading ultra low-cost carrier in the
United States. Prior to joining Spirit in 2012, he served as
the senior vice president and chief financial officer for Pinnacle
Airlines Corporation.
"We are pleased to welcome Ted and his strong financial
expertise to the Encompass Health board, including more than two
decades of leadership experience within the highly regulated and
extremely competitive airline industry. He has led companies
through complex and challenging financial milestones several times
throughout his career, and I am confident his unique perspective
will be valuable to our board," said Donald
Correll, Chairman of Encompass Health's board of directors.
"The appointment of Ted reflects our commitment to adding important
expertise and new perspectives in order to facilitate board
transition as part of our succession planning, while maintaining
the Company's position as the leading provider of inpatient
rehabilitation services in a rapidly changing healthcare
environment."
"I am honored and delighted to be joining the Encompass Health
board," said Christie. "The Company is a recognized leader in the
healthcare industry with a demonstrated commitment to delivering
high-quality, cost-effective post-acute care. I look forward to
helping further that commitment, contributing to the Company's
strategic direction, and building long-term value for its
stockholders."
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of
rehabilitation hospitals in the United
States. With a national footprint that includes 161
hospitals in 37 states and Puerto
Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate
rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or
illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to
maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's
World's Most Admired Companies and Modern Healthcare's Best Places
to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit
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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in
this press release which are not historical facts, such as board
succession planning, the prospects of the Company and the long-term
stockholder value, are forward-looking statements. In addition,
Encompass Health may from time to time make forward-looking public
statements concerning the matters described herein. All such
estimates, projections, and forward-looking information speak only
as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health undertakes no duty to
publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such
forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon
current information and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Encompass Health's actual results or events may
differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is
impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause
actual results or events to differ materially from those
anticipated include, but are not limited to, any adverse
outcome of various lawsuits, claims, and legal or regulatory
proceedings that may be brought by or against the Company; changes
in the regulation of the healthcare industry at either or both of
the federal and state levels; potential disruptions, breaches, or
other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or
security of Encompass Health's information systems; changes, delays
in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment
reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for Encompass
Health's services by governmental or private payors; general
conditions in the economy and capital markets; and other factors
which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's SEC
filings and other public announcements, including Encompass
Health's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Form 10-Q for the quarters
ended March 31, 2023,
June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023.
Media Contact
Danielle
Hall | 205-970-5912
danielle.hall@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Miller | 205-970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com
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