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| Abstract: | The ratings on Atlanta, Ga.-based Gentiva Health Services Inc. continue to reflect the company's narrow focus in the home care services business, its significant reliance on Medicare, and the potential for acquisitions. Despite the company's beneficial position as the largest provider in a highly fragmented industry, the rating also incorporates prospects for health care reform over the next few years, which could have adverse consequences for the home health care industry. Gentiva is subject to the risk of operating in the home health care sector, a single business that generates nearly 90% of its revenues. This risk is further highlighted by its payor concentration, with Medicare generating about 72% of the company's total revenues. This percentage increased from the low
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Gentiva Health Services Inc. Publication date: 22-Sep-2009 Primary Credit Analyst: David P Peknay, New York (1) 212-438-7852; david_peknay@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B+/Stable/-- Rationale...
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| Report Type: | Summary
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| Ticker: | GTIV
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| Issuer: | Gentiva Health Services Inc.
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| GICS: | Health Care Services (35102015)
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| Sector: | Global Issuers
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| Country: | United States
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| Region: | United States
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