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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 1, 2007

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File No. 1-15669

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   36-4335801

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

3 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 200S, Melville, NY 11747-4627
                      (Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 501-7000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, as of May 7, 2007, was 27,612,307.

 



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INDEX

 

          Page No.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements   
   Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) – April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006    3
   Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) – Three Months Ended April 1, 2007 and April 2, 2006    4
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – Three Months Ended April 1, 2007 and April 2, 2006    5
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    6-24

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    24-38

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    38-39

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    39
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    40

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    40

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    40

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    40

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    40

Item 5.

   Other Information    40

Item 6.

   Exhibits    41
SIGNATURES    42
EXHIBIT INDEX    43


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     April 1, 2007     December 31, 2006  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 33,081     $ 32,910  

Short-term investments

     28,525       24,325  

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,973 and $9,805 at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     197,298       181,549  

Deferred tax assets

     28,319       30,443  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     16,590       11,933  
                

Total current assets

     303,813       281,160  

Fixed assets, net

     52,294       49,684  

Intangible assets, net

     212,333       213,280  

Goodwill

     274,959       274,959  

Other assets

     24,987       24,799  
                

Total assets

   $ 868,386     $ 843,882  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 19,476     $ 19,580  

Payroll and related taxes

     26,739       16,085  

Deferred revenue

     24,839       20,122  

Medicare liabilities

     10,013       9,232  

Cost of claims incurred but not reported

     19,911       19,462  

Obligations under insurance programs

     38,392       35,910  

Other accrued expenses

     44,127       45,020  
                

Total current liabilities

     183,497       165,411  

Long-term debt

     335,000       342,000  

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     42,636       41,065  

Other liabilities

     21,673       21,081  

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 27,659,796 and 27,483,789 shares at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     2,766       2,748  

Additional paid-in capital

     302,818       298,450  

Accumulated deficit

     (18,381 )     (25,220 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (856 )     (886 )

Treasury stock, 47,489 shares

     (767 )     (767 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     285,580       274,325  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $            868,386     $            843,882  
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Gentiva Health Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  

Net revenues

   $ 299,542     $ 243,240  

Cost of services and goods sold

     170,121       143,629  
                

Gross profit

     129,421       99,611  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (111,065 )     (90,112 )
                

Operating income

     18,356       9,499  

Interest expense

     (7,139 )     (2,808 )

Interest income

     817       892  
                

Income before income taxes

     12,034       7,583  

Income tax expense

     (5,195 )     (3,176 )
                

Net income

   $ 6,839     $ 4,407  
                

Net income per common share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.25     $ 0.18  
                

Diluted

   $ 0.24     $ 0.17  
                

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     27,530       24,516  
                

Diluted

     28,439       25,497  
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Gentiva Health Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 6,839     $ 4,407  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     4,783       2,973  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     206       262  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,992       1,757  

Equity-based compensation expense

     1,652       612  

Windfall tax benefits associated with equity-based compensation

     (241 )     (1,210 )

Deferred income tax expense

     3,699       3,048  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired business:

    

Accounts receivable

     (17,741 )     3,545  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (4,863 )     (4,535 )

Accounts payable

     (103 )     (5,167 )

Payroll and related taxes

     10,654       6,725  

Deferred revenue

     4,717       2,938  

Medicare liabilities

     781       85  

Cost of claims incurred but not reported

     449       (3,025 )

Obligations under insurance programs

     2,482       1,362  

Other accrued expenses

     (320 )     749  

Other, net

     695       226  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     15,681       14,752  
                

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchase of fixed assets

     (6,445 )     (3,130 )

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     —         (201,470 )

Purchase of short-term investments available-for-sale

     (17,000 )     (67,045 )

Maturities of short-term investments available-for-sale

     12,800       87,695  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (10,645 )     (183,950 )
                

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     2,188       5,438  

Windfall tax benefits associated with equity-based compensation

     241       1,210  

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     —         370,000  

Healthfield debt repayments

     —         (195,305 )

Other debt repayments

     (7,000 )     —    

Changes in book overdrafts

     —         (1,395 )

Debt issuance costs

     —         (6,749 )

Repayment of capital lease obligations

     (294 )     (114 )
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (4,865 )     173,085  
                

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     171       3,887  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

     32,910       38,617  
                

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 33,081     $ 42,504  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Interest paid

   $ 7,912     $ 580  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

   $ 286     $ 160  

During the three months ended April 2, 2006, the Company issued 3,194,137 shares of common stock in connection with the acquisition of The Healthfield Group, Inc. on February 28, 2006.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Gentiva Health Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

  1. Background and Basis of Presentation

Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. (“Gentiva” or the “Company”) provides comprehensive home health services throughout most of the United States through its Home Health, CareCentrix® and Other Related Services operating segments. See Note 14 for a description of the Company’s reportable business segments.

On February 28, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of The Healthfield Group, Inc. (“Healthfield”), a regional provider of home healthcare, hospice and related services, as further described in Note 5. In connection with the acquisition, the Company entered into a $445 million Credit Agreement and a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, as further described in Note 9.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, and have been prepared by Gentiva using accounting principles consistent with those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, financial position and cash flows for each period presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. The interim financial statements do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

  2. Accounting Policies

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all investments with an original maturity of three months or less on their acquisition date to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash of $22.0 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006 primarily represented segregated cash funds in a trust account designated as collateral under the Company’s insurance programs. The Company, at its option, may access the cash funds in the trust account by providing equivalent amounts of alternative collateral. Interest on all restricted funds accrues to the Company. The Company had operating funds of approximately $5.7 million and $5.3 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, which exclusively relate to a non-profit hospice operation in Florida. Cash and cash equivalents also included amounts on deposit with individual financial institutions in excess of $100,000, which is the maximum amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Management believes that these financial institutions are viable entities and believes any risk of loss is remote.

Short-Term Investments

The Company’s short-term investments consist primarily of AAA-rated auction rate securities and other debt securities with an original maturity of more than three months and less than one year on the acquisition date in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Investments in debt securities are classified by individual security into one of three separate categories: available-for-sale, held-to-maturity or trading.

 

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Available-for-sale investments are carried on the balance sheet at fair value, which for the Company approximates carrying value. Auction rate securities of $28.5 million and $24.3 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, are classified as available-for-sale and are expected to be available to meet the Company’s current operational needs and accordingly are classified as short-term investments. The interest rates on auction rate securities are reset to current interest rates periodically, typically 7, 14 and 28 days. Contractual maturities of the auction rate securities exceed ten years.

Debt securities which the Company has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments and are reported at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company has no investments classified as held-to-maturity investments.

The Company has no investments classified as trading securities.

Inventory

Inventories, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, are stated at lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the specific identification method. Inventories amounted to $2.0 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

Home Medical Equipment

Home medical equipment (“HME”), which is included in fixed assets, is stated at cost and consists of medical equipment, such as hospital beds and wheelchairs, provided to in-home patients in the Company’s respiratory therapy and HME operations. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the equipment. In 2007, in accordance with recent legislation, ownership of certain HME will transfer directly to the patient at the end of a 13-month continuous rental period. As a result, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company changed its estimated useful lives of certain HME whose ownership is ultimately expected to transfer to the patient and recorded a charge of approximately $400,000 in depreciation expense relating to the change in estimate. At April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the net book value of HME included in fixed assets, net in the accompanying balance sheets was $5.7 million and $6.1 million, respectively.

 

  3. New Accounting Standards

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), which requires that realization of an uncertain income tax position must be more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50 percent likelihood of receiving a benefit) before it can be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 further prescribes the benefit to be recorded in the financial statements as the amount most likely to be realized assuming a review by tax authorities having all relevant information and applying current conventions. The Interpretation also clarifies the financial statement classification of tax-related penalties and interest and sets forth new disclosures regarding unrecognized tax benefits. This Interpretation is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted this Interpretation in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 as further described in Note 13, and the adoption had no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for

 

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measuring fair value under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company expects that the adoption of the statement will have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company expects that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

  4. Net Revenues and Accounts Receivable

Net revenues by major payer classification were as follows (in thousands):

 

      First Quarter  
     2007    2006    Percentage
Variance
 

Medicare

   $ 150,543    $ 98,965    52.1 %

Medicaid and Local Government

     38,327      40,889    (6.3 %)

Commercial Insurance and Other

     110,672      103,386    7.0 %
                    
   $ 299,542    $ 243,240    23.1 %
                    

The Company is party to a contract with CIGNA Health Corporation (“Cigna”), pursuant to which the Company provides or contracts with third-party providers to provide direct home nursing services and related services, home infusion therapies, and certain other specialty medical equipment to patients insured by Cigna. For the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Cigna accounted for approximately 18 percent of the Company’s total net revenues compared to approximately 23 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

Net revenues generated under capitated agreements with managed care payers were approximately 5 percent and 8 percent of total net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Medicare revenues for the first three months of fiscal 2006 included approximately $1.9 million received in settlement of the Company’s appeal filed with the U.S. Provider Relations Review Board (“PRRB”) related to the reopening of all of its 1999 cost reports. (See Note 12).

Accounts receivable attributable to major payer sources of reimbursement were as follows (in thousands):

 

         April 1, 2007         December 31, 2006  

Medicare

   $ 85,073     $ 76,105  

Medicaid and Local Government

     21,800       24,175  

Commercial Insurance and Other

     99,398       91,074  
                

Gross Accounts Receivable

     206,271       191,354  

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (8,973 )     (9,805 )
                

Net Accounts Receivable

   $ 197,298     $ 181,549  
                

The Commercial Insurance and Other payer group included self-pay accounts receivable relating to patient co-payments of $7.4 million and $7.0 million as of April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

 

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  5. Acquisitions

Healthfield

On February 28, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the equity interest of Healthfield, a regional provider of home healthcare, hospice and related services with approximately 130 locations primarily in eight southeastern states. Total consideration for the acquisition was $466.0 million in cash and shares of Gentiva common stock, including transaction costs of $11.2 million. Total consideration included $2.0 million in adjustments recorded since the acquisition to reflect a change in estimate relating to the final true-up of working capital and net debt as of the Healthfield closing date, as well as incremental closing costs. In December 2006, the Company received in an interim settlement of escrow claims fair value of approximately $0.8 million through the return of 47,489 shares of Gentiva common stock (see Note 12). Final consideration is subject to various post closing adjustments.

In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid Healthfield’s existing long-term debt, including accrued interest and prepayment penalties, aggregating $195.3 million. The Company funded the purchase price using (i) $363.3 million of borrowings under a new senior term loan facility, exclusive of debt issuance costs (see Note 9); (ii) 3,194,137 shares of Gentiva common stock at a fair value of $53.3 million, determined based on the average stock price for the period beginning two days prior and ending two days after the measurement date, February 24, 2006; and (iii) existing cash balances of $49.4 million.

The Company acquired Healthfield to strengthen and expand the Company’s presence in the southeastern United States, which has favorable demographic trends and includes important Certificate of Need states; diversify the Company’s business mix; provide a meaningful platform for the Company to enter the hospice business, as well as expansion into respiratory therapy and HME services and infusion therapy as a direct provider of services; and expand its current specialty programs.

The transaction was accounted for in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”). Accordingly, Healthfield’s results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. The purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The Company, with the assistance of independent appraisers, has determined the estimated fair values based on such independent appraisals, discounted cash flows, quoted market prices, and management estimates derived from an independent valuation analysis of the intangible assets acquired.

 

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):

 

Cash

   $ 13,705  

Accounts receivable

     48,716  

Deferred tax assets

     8,248  

Fixed assets

     12,912  

Identifiable intangible assets

     208,898  

Goodwill

     266,028  

Other assets

     3,074  
        

Total assets acquired

     561,581  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (50,359 )

Short-term and long-term debt

     (195,305 )

Deferred tax liability

     (45,700 )

Other liabilities

     (899 )
        

Total liabilities assumed

     (292,263 )
        

Net assets acquired

   $ 269,318  
        

The valuation and useful lives of the intangible assets by component and assignment to reportable segments is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Home
Health
   Other
Related
Services
   Total    Useful Life

Intangible assets:

           

Tradenames

   $ 15,881    $ —      $ 15,881    10 Years

Customer relationships

     10,680      —        10,680    10 Years

Certificates of need

     178,311      4,026      182,337    Indefinite
                       

Total

   $ 204,872    $ 4,026    $ 208,898   
                       

Goodwill

   $ 197,245    $ 68,783    $ 266,028   
                       

The estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as noted above reflect the completion of the independent valuation analysis and post closing adjustments. The Company expects that between 15 percent and 20 percent of the aggregate amount of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets will be amortizable for tax purposes.

 

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Pro Forma Results

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of the Company and Healthfield as if the acquisition had occurred at January 2, 2006, the beginning of fiscal 2006. The pro forma results presented below for the three months ended April 2, 2006 combine the results of the Company for such period and the historical results of Healthfield from January 1, 2006 through February 28, 2006 (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
April 2, 2006

Net revenues

   $ 293,761

Net income

   $ 4,590

Net income per common share:

  

Basic

   $ 0.17

Diluted

   $ 0.17

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  

Basic

     26,517

Diluted

     27,498

The pro forma results above reflect adjustments for (i) interest on debt incurred, at the Company’s weighted average interest rate of 7.1 percent; (ii) amortization of identifiable intangibles related to the Healthfield acquisition; and (iii) income tax provision at a normalized tax rate of 39 percent. The information presented above is for illustrative purposes for the period ended April 2, 2006 only and is not necessarily indicative of results that would have been achieved if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the Company’s 2006 fiscal year.

 

  6. Restructuring and Integration Costs

During the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded restructuring and integration costs of approximately $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, as further described below.

CareCentrix Restructuring Activities

During the first three months of fiscal 2006, the Company recorded charges of $0.7 million in connection with a restructuring plan associated with its CareCentrix operations. This plan included the closing and consolidation of two regional care centers in response to changes primarily in the nature of services provided to Cigna members under an amended contract entered into in late 2005. The Company completed this restructuring during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

Integration Activities

The Company recorded charges of $1.0 million and $1.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, in connection with integration activities relating to the Healthfield acquisition. Charges include severance costs in connection with the termination of personnel, discretionary bonuses to certain employees in connection with the Healthfield acquisition, write-off of prepaid fees in connection with the Company’s former credit facility that was terminated on February 28, 2006, and the write-off of developed software for which there was determined to be minimal value. The Company expects to incur additional integration costs during fiscal 2007, largely related to back office and systems integration, but the aggregate amount of such costs cannot be determined at this time.

Other Related Services Restructuring Activities

The Company recorded charges of $0.9 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 in connection with a restructuring plan associated with its hospice operations. Charges include severance costs

 

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in connection with the termination of personnel and lease costs associated with the closing of some facilities. The Company expects to complete this restructuring and incur additional restructuring costs during the first half of fiscal 2007; however, the aggregate amount of such costs cannot be determined at this time.

The costs incurred and cash expenditures associated with restructuring activities by component were as follows (in thousands):

 

     CareCentrix     Integration Activities     Other Related Services  
     Compensation
and
Severance
Costs
    Facility
Lease
and Other
Costs
    Total     Compensation
and
Severance
Costs
    Other
Costs
    Total     Compensation
and
Severance
Costs
    Facility
Lease
and Other
Costs
    Total  

Beginning balance at January 1, 2006

   $ 770     $ —       $ 770     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    

Charge in 2006

     695       15       710       3,205       2,925       6,130       748       125       873  

Cash expenditures

     (1,465 )     (15 )     (1,480 )     (2,347 )     (2,221 )     (4,568 )     (325 )     (125 )     (450 )

Asset write off

     —         —         —         —         (702 )     (702 )     —         —         —    
                                                                        

Ending balance at December 31, 2006

     —         —         —         858       2       860       423       —         423  

Charge in first quarter 2007

     —         —         —         559       417       976       1       (2 )     (1 )

Cash expenditures

     —         —         —         (838 )     (393 )     (1,231 )     (309 )     2       (307 )
                                                                        

Ending balance at April 1, 2007

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 579     $ 26     $ 605     $ 115     $ —       $ 115  
                                                                        

In connection with a restructuring plan adopted in fiscal year 2002, the Company had remaining lease obligations of $1.1 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006. The balance of unpaid charges relating to all restructuring and integration activities aggregated $1.8 million at April 1, 2007 and $2.4 million at December 31, 2006, which was included in other accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

  7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of each category of identifiable intangible assets and goodwill as of April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     April 1, 2007     December 31, 2006      
     Home
Health
    Other
Related
Services
    Total     Home
Health
    Other
Related
Services
    Total     Useful Life

Amortized intangible assets:

              

Covenants not to compete

   $ 1,198     $ 275     $ 1,473     $ 1,198     $ 275     $ 1,473     5 Years

Less: accumulated amortization

     (469 )     (47 )     (516 )     (409 )     (34 )     (443 )  
                                                  

Net covenants not to compete

     729       228       957       789       241       1,030    

Customer relationships

     14,650       1,600       16,250       14,650       1,600       16,250     7-10 Years

Less: accumulated amortization

     (2,108 )     (190 )     (2,298 )     (1,717 )     (133 )     (1,850 )  
                                                  

Net customer relationships

     12,542       1,410       13,952       12,933       1,467       14,400    

Tradenames

     17,028       —         17,028       17,028       —         17,028     10 Years

Less: accumulated amortization

     (1,941 )     —         (1,941 )     (1,515 )     —         (1,515 )  
                                                  

Net tradenames

     15,087       —         15,087       15,513       —         15,513    
                                                  

Subtotal

     28,358       1,638       29,996       29,235       1,708       30,943    

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:

              

Certificates of need

     178,311       4,026       182,337       178,311       4,026       182,337     Indefinite
                                                  

Total identifiable intangible assets

   $ 206,669     $ 5,664     $ 212,333     $ 207,546     $ 5,734     $ 213,280    
                                                  

Goodwill

   $ 204,008     $ 70,951     $ 274,959     $ 204,008     $ 70,951     $ 274,959    
                                                  

 

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For the first three months of fiscal 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded amortization expense of approximately $0.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2007 is $2.8 million and for each of the next five succeeding years approximates $3.8 million for fiscal years 2008 through 2009, $3.6 million for fiscal year 2010 and $3.5 million for fiscal years 2011 through 2012.

 

  8. Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share for each period presented has been computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each respective period. The computations of the basic and diluted per share amounts were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
     April 1, 2007    April 2, 2006

Net income

   $ 6,839    $ 4,407
             

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     27,530      24,516

Shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and in connection with the employee stock purchase plan using the treasury stock method

     909      981
             

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     28,439      25,497
             

Net income per common share:

     

Basic

   $ 0.25    $ 0.18

Diluted

   $ 0.24    $ 0.17

 

  9. Long-Term Debt

Credit Arrangements

The Company’s credit agreement provides for an aggregate borrowing amount of $445.0 million of senior secured credit facilities consisting of (i) a seven year term loan of $370.0 million repayable in quarterly installments of 1 percent per annum (with the remaining balance due at maturity on March 31, 2013) and (ii) a six year revolving credit facility of $75.0 million, of which $55.0 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit and $10.0 million is available for swing line loans. A pre-approved $25.0 million increase to the revolving credit facility is available at the Company’s discretion. Upon the occurrence of certain events, including the issuance of capital stock, the incurrence of additional debt (other than that specifically allowed under the credit agreement), certain asset sales where the cash proceeds are not reinvested, or if the Company has excess cash flow (as defined in the agreement), mandatory prepayments of the term loan are required in the amounts specified in the credit agreement.

 

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Interest under the credit agreement accrues at Base Rate or Eurodollar Rate (plus 1.25 percent for Base Rate Loans and 2.25 percent for Eurodollar Rate Loans) for both the revolving credit facility and the term loan. Overdue amounts bear interest at 2 percent per annum above the applicable rate. The interest rates under the credit agreement are reduced if the Company meets certain reduced leverage targets as follows:

 

Revolving Credit
Consolidated
Leverage Ratio

   Term Loan
Consolidated
Leverage Ratio
   Margin for
Base Rate
Loans
    Margin for
Eurodollar
Loans
 

> 3.5

   > 3.5    1.25 %   2.25 %

< 3.5 & > 3.0

   < 3.5 & >3.0    1.00 %   2.00 %

< 3.0 & > 2.5

   < 3.0    0.75 %   1.75 %
< 2.5       0.50 %   1.50 %

The Company is also subject to a revolving credit commitment fee equal to 0.5 percent per annum of the average daily difference between the total revolving credit commitment and the total outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, excluding amounts outstanding under swing loans. The commitment fee will be reduced to 0.375 percent per annum if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement) is less than 3.5. As of April 1, 2007, the consolidated leverage ratio approximated 3.7.

The credit agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial tests. These tests include a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. The credit agreement also contains additional covenants which, among other things, require the Company to deliver to the lenders specified financial information, including annual and quarterly financial information, and limit the Company’s ability to do the following, subject to various exceptions and limitations: (i) merge with other companies; (ii) create liens on its property; (iii) incur additional debt obligations; (iv) enter into transactions with affiliates, except on an arms-length basis; (v) dispose of property; (vi) make capital expenditures; and (vii) pay dividends or acquire capital stock of the Company or its subsidiaries. As of April 1, 2007, the Company was in compliance with the covenants in the credit agreement.

To assist in managing the potential interest rate risk associated with its floating rate term loan under the credit agreement, on July 3, 2006, the Company entered into a two year interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $170 million. Under the swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed rate of 5.665 percent per annum plus an applicable margin (an aggregate of 7.915 percent per annum) on the $170 million rather than a fluctuating rate plus an applicable margin.

During the quarter ended April 1, 2007, the Company made prepayments of $7.0 million under its term loan. As of April 1, 2007, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the term loan of $335.0 million. The term loan requires the Company to make quarterly installment payments of $925,000, beginning June 30, 2006, with the remaining balance due at maturity on March 31, 2013. Prepayments are first applied against the quarterly installments in direct order of maturity for eight installments and then pro rata based on the remaining outstanding principal amount of such installments, including the balance due at maturity. As of April 1, 2007, maturities under the term loan were as follows: no maturities through fiscal 2007, $2.5 million for fiscal 2008, $3.4 million per year for fiscal 2009 through fiscal 2011 and $322.3 million thereafter. There were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of April 1, 2007.

 

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Total outstanding letters of credit were approximately $20.1 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006. The letters of credit, which expire one year from the date of issuance, were issued to guarantee payments under the Company’s workers’ compensation program and for certain other commitments. The Company also had outstanding surety bonds of $2.6 million at April 1, 2007 and $2.7 million at December 31, 2006.

Guarantee and Collateral Agreement

The Company has entered into a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, among the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, in favor of the administrative agent under the credit agreement (the “Guarantee and Collateral Agreement”). The Guarantee and Collateral Agreement grants a collateral interest in all real property and personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries, including stock of its subsidiaries. The Guarantee and Collateral Agreement also provides for a guarantee of the Company’s obligations under the credit agreement by substantially all subsidiaries of the Company.

Other

The Company has equipment capitalized under capital lease obligations. At April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, long-term capital lease obligations were $1.4 and $1.2 million, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The current portion of obligations under capital leases was $1.2 million and $1.1 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, and was recorded in other accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, net interest expense was approximately $6.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, consisting primarily of interest expense of $7.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, associated with the term loan borrowings and fees associated with the credit agreement and outstanding letters of credit and amortization of debt issuance costs, partially offset by interest income of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, earned on short-term investments and existing cash balances.

 

  10. Shareholders’ Equity

Changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended April 1, 2007 were as follows (in thousands except share amounts):

 

     Common Stock   

Additional
Paid-in

Capital

  

Accumulated

Deficit

   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Loss

   

Treasury

Stock

   

Total

     Shares    Amount            

Balance at December 31, 2006

   27,483,789    $ 2,748    $ 298,450    $ (25,220 )   $ (886 )   $ (767 )   $ 274,325

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income

   —        —        —        6,839       —         —         6,839

Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of tax

   —        —        —        —         30       —         30
                                                 

Total comprehensive income

   —        —        —        6,839       30       —         6,869

Income tax benefits associated with the exercise of non-qualified stock options

   —        —        545      —         —         —         545

Equity-based compensation expense

   —        —        1,652      —         —         —         1,652

Issuance of stock upon exercise of stock options and under stock plans for employees and directors

   176,007      18      2,171      —         —         —         2,189
                                                 

Balance at April 1, 2007

   27,659,796    $ 2,766    $ 302,818    $ (18,381 )   $ (856 )   $ (767 )   $ 285,580
                                                 

 

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Comprehensive income amounted to $6.9 million and $4.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively.

The Company has an authorized stock repurchase program under which the Company can repurchase and retire up to 1,500,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. The repurchases can occur periodically in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions based on market conditions and other factors. The Company made no repurchases of its common stock during the three months ended April 1, 2007. As of April 1, 2007, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase an aggregate of 683,396 shares of its outstanding common stock.

 

  11. Equity-Based Compensation Plans

Effective January 2, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for equity-based compensation arrangements in accordance with SFAS No. 123(Revised), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). Under the provisions of SFAS 123(R), the estimated fair value of share-based awards granted under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the award. The Company used the modified prospective method of transition under which compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payments (i) granted after the effective date of adoption and (ii) granted prior to the effective date of adoption and that remain unvested on the date of adoption.

Stock option grants in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 fully vest over a four year period based on a vesting schedule that provides for one-half vesting after year two and an additional one-fourth vesting after each of years three and four. Stock option grants in fiscal 2005 fully vest over a four year period based on a vesting schedule that provides for one-third vesting after each of years one, three and four. For the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, the Company recorded equity-based compensation expense of $1.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, which is reflected as selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income, as calculated on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods of the related options in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). The weighted-average fair values of the Company’s stock options granted during the first three months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and other assumptions, are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  

Weighted-average fair value of options granted

   $ 7.07     $ 7.28  

Risk-free interest rate

     4.70 %     4.79 %

Expected volatility

     30 %     35 %

Contractual life

     10 years       10 years  

Expected dividend yield

     0 %     0 %

For stock options granted during the fiscal 2007 and 2006 periods, the expected life of an option is estimated to be 2.5 years following its vesting date, and forfeitures are reflected in the calculation using an estimate based on experience.

 

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Compensation expense is calculated for the fair value of the employee’s purchase rights under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions for the first three months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  
     1st Offering
Period
    1st Offering
Period
 

Risk-free interest rate

   5.09 %   4.42 %

Expected volatility

   30 %   32 %

Expected life

   0.5 years     0.5 years  

Expected dividend yield

   0 %   0 %

A summary of Gentiva stock option activity as of April 1, 2007 and changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

 

     Number of
Options
    Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Balance as of December 31, 2006

   3,321,961     $ 12.73      

Granted

   838,900       19.52      

Exercised

   (175,936 )     11.92      

Cancelled

   (96,736 )     17.46      
                  

Balance as of April 1, 2007

   3,888,189     $ 14.11    7.5    $ 23,551,313
                        

Exercisable Options

   1,803,556     $ 9.21    5.6    $ 19,770,628
                        

During the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company granted 838,900 stock options to officers and employees under its 2004 Equity Incentive Plan at an average exercise price of $19.52 and a weighted-average, grant-date fair value of options of $7.07. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended April 1, 2007 and April 2, 2006 was $1.5 million and $5.8 million, respectively.

As of April 1, 2007, the Company had $8.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. The total fair value of options that vested during the first three months of fiscal 2006 was $2.0 million. There were no options that vested during the first three months of fiscal 2007.

 

  12. Legal Matters

Litigation

In addition to the matters referenced in this Note 12, the Company is party to certain legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including legal actions arising out of services rendered by its various operations, personal injury and employment disputes. Management does not expect that these other legal actions will have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.

 

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Indemnifications

Upon the closing of the acquisition of Healthfield on February 28, 2006, an escrow fund was created to cover potential indemnification claims by the Company after the closing. Covered claims include, for example, claims for breaches of representations under the acquisition agreement and claims relating to legal proceedings existing as of the closing date, taxes for the pre-closing periods and medical malpractice and workers’ compensation claims relating to any act or event occurring on or before the closing date. The escrow fund initially consisted of 1,893,656 shares of Gentiva’s common stock valued at $30 million and $5 million in cash. The first $5 million of any disbursements consist of shares of Gentiva’s common stock; the next $5 million of any disbursements consist of cash; and any additional disbursements consist of shares of Gentiva’s common stock. On December 29, 2006, 47,489 shares of Gentiva’s common stock, valued at $767,415, were disbursed to the Company from the escrow fund covering interim claims the Company had made against the escrow fund. The escrow fund is subject to staged releases of shares of Gentiva’s common stock and cash in the escrow fund to certain principal stockholders of Healthfield, less the amount of claims the Company makes against the escrow fund. The final staged release will take place on February 28, 2008, the second anniversary of the closing.

Government Matters

PRRB Appeal

The Company’s annual cost reports, which were filed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), were subject to audit by the fiscal intermediary engaged by CMS. In connection with the audit of the Company’s 1997 cost reports, the Medicare fiscal intermediary made certain audit adjustments related to the methodology used by the Company to allocate a portion of its residual overhead costs. The Company filed cost reports for years subsequent to 1997 using the fiscal intermediary’s methodology. The Company believed the methodology it used to allocate such overhead costs was accurate and consistent with past practice accepted by the fiscal intermediary; as such, the Company filed appeals with the PRRB concerning this issue with respect to cost reports for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999. The Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999 had reflected use of the methodology mandated by the fiscal intermediary.

In June 2003, the Company and its Medicare fiscal intermediary signed an Administrative Resolution relating to the issues covered by the appeals pending before the PRRB. Under the terms of the Administrative Resolution, the fiscal intermediary agreed to reopen and adjust the Company’s cost reports for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999 using a modified version of the methodology used by the Company prior to 1997. This modified methodology will also be applied to cost reports for the year 2000, which are currently under audit. The Administrative Resolution required that the process to (i) reopen all 1997 cost reports, (ii) determine the adjustments to allowable costs through the issuance of Notices of Program Reimbursement and (iii) make appropriate payments to the Company, be completed in early 2004. Cost reports relating to years subsequent to 1997 were to be reopened after the process for the 1997 cost reports was completed. During fiscal 2004, the Company received an aggregate of $10.4 million in connection with the reopening of the 1997 and 1998 cost reports.

 

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The fiscal intermediary completed the reopening of the 1999 cost reports during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company received an aggregate amount of $5.5 million, of which $1.9 million was recorded as net revenues during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and $3.6 million was received and recorded as net revenues during fiscal 2005.

The time frame for resolving all items relating to the 2000 cost reports cannot be determined at this time.

Subpoena

On April 17, 2003, the Company received a subpoena from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations (“OIG”). The subpoena seeks information regarding the Company’s implementation of settlements and corporate integrity agreements entered into with the government, as well as the Company’s treatment on cost reports of employees engaged in sales and marketing efforts. With respect to the cost report issues, the government has preliminarily agreed to narrow the scope of production to the period from January 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000. On February 17, 2004, the Company received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) seeking additional information related to the matters covered by the OIG subpoena. The Company has provided documents and other information requested by the OIG and DOJ pursuant to their subpoenas and similarly intends to cooperate fully with any future OIG or DOJ information requests. To the Company’s knowledge, the government has not filed a complaint against the Company.

 

  13. Income Taxes

The Company recorded a federal and state income tax provision of $5.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, of which $1.5 million represented a current tax provision and $3.7 million represented a deferred tax provision.

The difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 35 percent and the Company’s effective rate of 43.2 percent for the first three months of 2007 is primarily due to (i) the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) (approximately 2.5 percent) and (ii) state taxes and other items partially offset by tax exempt interest (approximately 5.7 percent).

The Company recorded a federal and state income tax provision of $3.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of which $0.2 million represented a current tax provision and $3.0 million represented a deferred tax provision. The difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 35 percent and the Company’s effective rate of 41.9 percent for the quarter ended April 2, 2006 is primarily due to (i) the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) (approximately 2.5 percent) and (ii) state taxes and other items partially offset by tax exempt interest (approximately 4.4 percent).

 

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Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

 

     April 1, 2007     December 31, 2006  

Deferred tax assets

    

Current:

    

Reserves and allowances

   $ 14,598     $ 14,017  

Federal net operating loss and other carryforwards

     10,555       13,373  

Other

     3,166       3,053  
                

Total current deferred tax assets

     28,319       30,443  

Noncurrent:

    

Intangible assets

     47,853       49,453  

State net operating loss

     8,689       8,689  

Less: valuation allowance

     (4,191 )     (4,191 )
                

Total noncurrent deferred tax assets

     52,351       53,951  
                

Total assets

     80,670       84,394  
                

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Noncurrent:

    

Fixed assets

     (2,319 )     (2,828 )

Intangible assets

     (81,847 )     (82,227 )

Developed software

     (8,430 )     (7,316 )

Acquisition reserves

     (1,513 )     (1,513 )

Other

     (878 )     (1,132 )
                

Total non-current deferred tax liabilities

     (94,987 )     (95,016 )
                

Net deferred tax liabilities

   $ (14,317 )   $ (10,622 )
                

At April 1, 2007, the Company had a federal tax credit carryforward of $1.9 million and federal net operating loss carryforwards of $24.8 million, which expire beginning in 2025. The federal net operating loss carryforwards of $24.8 million is from the Healthfield acquisition and is subject to Internal Revenue Code §382 limitations. Deferred tax assets relating to federal net operating carryforwards approximate $8.7 million. In addition, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $174 million, which expire between 2007 and 2026. Deferred tax assets relating to state net operating loss carryforwards approximate $8.7 million. A valuation allowance of $4.2 million has been recorded to reduce this deferred tax asset to its estimated realizable value since certain state net operating loss carryforwards may expire before realization. Approximately $0.6 million of the valuation allowance relates to Healthfield’s state net operating losses, the benefit of which, if realized, will be credited to goodwill.

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FIN 48, which requires that the realization of an uncertain income tax position must be more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50 percent likelihood of receiving a benefit) before it can be recognized in the financial statements. The implementation of FIN 48 had no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. On January 1, 2007, the date of adoption, the Company had $5.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits, of which $2.8 million would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of January 1, 2007, the Company had $0.7 million of accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions.

As of January 1, 2007, the Company is subject to Federal income tax examinations for the tax years 2003 through 2006. In the major state jurisdictions under which the Company is subject to income tax, tax years 2003 through 2006 remain subject to examination, with the exception of Arizona, Michigan and Texas, for which tax years 2002 through 2006 remain subject to examination.

 

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  14. Business Segment Information

The Company’s operations involve servicing patients and customers through its three reportable business segments: Home Health, CareCentrix and Other Related Services. The Other Related Services segment encompasses the Company’s hospice, respiratory therapy and HME, infusion therapy and consulting services businesses. Prior to the acquisition of Healthfield, the Home Health segment included the Company’s consulting business and one HME location.

Home Health

The Home Health segment is comprised of direct home nursing and therapy services operations, including specialty programs. The Company conducts direct home nursing and therapy services operations through licensed and Medicare-certified agencies from which the Company provides various combinations of skilled nursing and therapy services, paraprofessional nursing services and homemaker services to pediatric, adult and elder patients. The Company’s direct home nursing and therapy services operations also deliver services to its customers through focused specialty programs that include:

 

   

Gentiva Orthopedics, which provides individualized home orthopedic rehabilitation services to patients recovering from joint replacement or other major orthopedic surgery;

 

   

Gentiva Safe Strides, which provides therapies for patients with balance issues who are prone to injury or immobility as a result of falling;

 

   

Gentiva Cardiopulmonary, which helps patients and their physicians manage heart and lung health in a home-based environment; and

 

 

 

Gentiva Rehab Without Walls®, which provides home and community-based neurorehabilitation therapies for patients with traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident injury and acquired brain injury, as well as a number of other complex rehabilitation cases.

CareCentrix

The CareCentrix segment encompasses Gentiva’s ancillary care benefit management and the coordination of integrated homecare services for managed care organizations and health benefit plans. CareCentrix operations provide an array of administrative services and coordinate the delivery of home nursing services, acute and chronic infusion therapies, home medical equipment, respiratory products, orthotics and prosthetics, and services for managed care organizations and health benefit plans. CareCentrix accepts case referrals from a wide variety of sources, verifies eligibility and benefits and transfers case requirements to the providers for services to the patient. CareCentrix provides services to its customers, including the fulfillment of case requirements, care management, provider credentialing, eligibility and benefits verification, data reporting and analysis, and coordinated centralized billing for all authorized services provided to the customer’s enrollees.

 

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Other Related Services

Hospice

Hospice serves terminally ill patients in the southeast United States. The Company provides comprehensive management of the healthcare services and products needed by hospice patients and their families through the use of an interdisciplinary team. Depending on a patient’s needs, each hospice patient is assigned an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, nurse(s), home health aide(s), medical social worker(s), chaplain, dietary counselor and bereavement coordinator, as well as other care professionals.

Respiratory Therapy and Home Medical Equipment

Respiratory therapy and HME services are provided to patients at home through branch locations primarily in the southeast United States. Patients are offered a broad portfolio of products and services that serve as an adjunct to traditional home health nursing and hospice care. Respiratory therapy services are provided to patients who suffer from a variety of conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cystic fibrosis and other respiratory conditions. HME includes hospital beds, wheelchairs, ambulatory aids, bathroom aids, patient lifts and rehabilitation equipment.

Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy is provided to patients at home through pharmacy locations in the southeast United States. Infusion therapy serves as a complement to the Company’s traditional service offerings, providing clients with a comprehensive home health provider while diversifying the Company’s revenue base. Services provided include: (i) enteral nutrition, (ii) antibiotic therapy, (iii) total parenteral nutrition, (iv) pain management, (v) chemotherapy, (vi) patient education and training and (vii) nutrition management.

Consulting

The Company provides consulting services to home health agencies through its Gentiva Consulting unit. These services include billing and collection activities, on-site agency support and consulting, operational support and individualized strategies for reduction of days sales outstanding.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses consist of costs relating to executive management and corporate and administrative support functions that are not directly attributable to a specific segment, including equity-based compensation expense. Corporate and administrative support functions represent primarily information services, accounting and reporting, tax compliance, risk management, procurement, marketing, legal, regulatory compliance and human resource benefits and administration.

Other Information

The Company’s senior management evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating contributions of the reportable segments, which exclude corporate expenses, depreciation, amortization and net interest costs, but include revenues and all other costs (including special items and restructuring and integration costs) directly attributable to the specific segment. Intersegment revenues primarily represent Home Health segment revenues generated from services provided to the CareCentrix segment. Segment assets represent net accounts receivable, inventory, HME, identifiable intangible

 

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assets, goodwill and certain other assets associated with segment activities. Intersegment assets represent accounts receivable associated primarily with services provided by the Home Health segment to the CareCentrix segment. All other assets are assigned to corporate assets for the benefit of all segments for the purposes of segment disclosure.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, net revenues relating to the Company’s participation in Medicare amounted to $150.5 million and $98.9 million, respectively, of which $135.2 million and $93.5 million, respectively, was included in the Home Health segment and $15.3 million and $5.4 million, respectively, was included in the Other Related Services segment. Revenues from Cigna amounting to $53.5 million and $56.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, were included in the CareCentrix segment.

Net revenues associated with the Other Related Services segment are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
     April 1, 2007    April 2, 2006

Hospice

   $ 16,908    $ 6,520

Respiratory services and HME

     9,373      3,193

Infusion therapies

     3,156      1,014

Consulting services

     1,126      893
             

Total net revenues

   $ 30,563    $ 11,620
             

Segment information about the Company’s operations is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Home Health     CareCentrix     Other
Related Services
   Total  

For the three months ended April 1, 2007 (unaudited)

         

Net revenue - segments

   $ 205,031     $ 65,890     $ 30,563    $ 301,484  
                         

Intersegment revenues

            (1,942 )
               

Total net revenue

          $ 299,542  
               

Operating contribution

   $ 29,988 (1)   $ 6,954     $ 3,987    $ 40,929  
                         

Corporate expenses

            (17,790 )(1)

Depreciation and amortization

            (4,783 )

Interest expense, net

            (6,322 )
               

Income before income taxes

          $ 12,034  
               

Segment assets

   $ 540,495     $ 53,759     $ 97,429    $ 691,683  
                         

Intersegment assets

            (564 )

Corporate assets

            177,267  
               

Total assets

          $ 868,386  
               

For the three months ended April 2, 2006 (unaudited)

         

Net revenue - segments

   $ 164,789 (2)   $ 70,052     $ 11,620    $ 246,461  
                         

Intersegment revenues

            (3,221 )
               

Total net revenue

          $ 243,240  
               

Operating contribution

   $ 20,175 (1),(2)   $ 5,198 (3)   $ 2,233    $ 27,606  
                         

Corporate expenses

            (15,134 )(1)

Depreciation and amortization

            (2,973 )

Interest income, net

            (1,916 )
               

Income before income taxes

          $ 7,583  
               

Segment assets

   $ 119,962     $ 60,454     $ 21,937    $ 202,353  
                         

Intersegment assets

            (1,131 )

Corporate assets

            660,177  
               

Total assets

          $ 861,399  
               

 

(1) Home Health operating contribution for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 included costs of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and corporate expenses included costs of $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively, in connection with integration activities relating to the Healthfield acquisition. (See Note 6.)

 

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(2) The Home Health segment net revenues and operating contribution for the first three months of fiscal 2006 included funds received of $1.9 million related to the $5.5 million settlement of the Company’s appeal filed with the PRRB related to the reopening of all of its 1999 Medicare cost reports. (See Note 12.)

 

(3) For the three months ended April 2, 2006, CareCentrix included restructuring costs of $0.7 million associated with the restructuring relating to the closing and consolidation of two regional care centers. (See Note 6.)

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “expects,” “assumes,” “trends” and similar expressions, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current plans, expectations and projections about future events. However, such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following:

 

   

general economic and business conditions;

 

   

demographic changes;

 

   

changes in, or failure to comply with, existing governmental regulations;

 

   

legislative proposals for healthcare reform;

 

   

changes in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels;

 

   

effects of competition in the markets in which the Company operates;

 

   

liability and other claims asserted against the Company;

 

   

ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;

 

   

availability and terms of capital;

 

   

loss of significant contracts or reduction in revenue associated with major payer sources;

 

   

ability of customers to pay for services;

 

   

business disruption due to natural disasters or terrorist acts;

 

   

ability to continue to successfully integrate the operations of The Healthfield Group, Inc. (“Healthfield”) and continue to achieve expected synergies and operational efficiencies from the acquisition within expected timeframes;

 

   

effect on liquidity of the Company’s debt service requirements;

 

   

a material shift in utilization within capitated agreements; and

 

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changes in estimates and judgments associated with critical accounting policies and estimates.

Forward-looking statements are found throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company does not have any intention or obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect unforeseen or other events after the date of this report. The Company has provided a detailed discussion of risk factors in its 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K and various filings with the SEC. The reader is encouraged to review these risk factors and filings.

General

The following discussion and analysis provides information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of Gentiva’s results of operations and financial position. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

The Company’s results of operations are impacted by various regulations and other matters that are implemented from time to time in its industry, some of which are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and in other filings with the SEC.

Overview

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is the nation’s largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 300 locations in 35 states, and through CareCentrix, which provides an array of administrative services and coordinates the delivery of home nursing services, acute and chronic infusion therapies, home medical equipment (“HME”), and respiratory products and services for managed care organizations and health plans. These administrative services are delivered through an extensive nationwide network of more than 4,000 third-party provider locations in all 50 states. The Company provides a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; respiratory therapy and HME; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva’s revenues are generated from federal and state government programs, commercial insurance and individual consumers.

The Company has identified three business segments for reporting purposes: Home Health, CareCentrix and Other Related Services. The Other Related Services segment encompasses the Company’s hospice, respiratory therapy and HME, infusion therapy and consulting services businesses. This presentation aligns financial reporting with the manner in which the Company manages its business operations following the acquisition of Healthfield with a focus on the strategic allocation of resources and separate branding strategies among the business segments. Prior to the acquisition of Healthfield, one HME location and the Company’s consulting business were included in the Home Health segment.

 

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Home Health

The Home Health segment is comprised of direct home nursing and therapy services operations, including specialty programs. The Company conducts direct home nursing and therapy services operations through licensed and Medicare-certified agencies from which the Company provides various combinations of skilled nursing and therapy services, paraprofessional nursing services and homemaker services to pediatric, adult and elder patients. The Company’s direct home nursing and therapy services operations also deliver services to its customers through focused specialty programs that include:

 

   

Gentiva Orthopedics, which provides individualized home orthopedic rehabilitation services to patients recovering from joint replacement or other major orthopedic surgery;

 

   

Gentiva Safe Strides, which provides therapies for patients with balance issues who are prone to injury or immobility as a result of falling;

 

   

Gentiva Cardiopulmonary, which helps patients and their physicians manage heart and lung health in a home-based environment; and

 

 

 

Gentiva Rehab Without Walls®, which provides home and community-based neurorehabilitation therapies for patients with traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident injury and acquired brain injury, as well as a number of other complex rehabilitation cases.

CareCentrix

The CareCentrix segment encompasses Gentiva’s ancillary care benefit management and the coordination of integrated homecare services for managed care organizations and health benefit plans. CareCentrix operations provide an array of administrative services and coordinate the delivery of home nursing services, acute and chronic infusion therapies, home medical equipment, respiratory products, orthotics and prosthetics, and services for managed care organizations and health benefit plans. CareCentrix accepts case referrals from a wide variety of sources, verifies eligibility and benefits and transfers case requirements to the providers for services to the patient. CareCentrix provides services to its customers, including the fulfillment of case requirements, care management, provider credentialing, eligibility and benefits verification, data reporting and analysis, and coordinated centralized billing for all authorized services provided to the customer’s enrollees.

Other Related Services

Hospice

Hospice serves terminally ill patients in the southeast United States. The Company provides comprehensive management of the healthcare services and products needed by hospice patients and their families through the use of an interdisciplinary team. Depending on a patient’s needs, each hospice patient is assigned an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, nurse(s), home health aide(s), medical social worker(s), chaplain, dietary counselor and bereavement coordinator, as well as other care professionals.

Respiratory Therapy and Home Medical Equipment

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that serve as an adjunct to traditional home health nursing and hospice care. Respiratory therapy services are provided to patients who suffer from a variety of conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cystic fibrosis and other respiratory conditions. HME includes hospital beds, wheelchairs, ambulatory aids, bathroom aids, patient lifts and rehabilitation equipment.

Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy is provided to patients at home through pharmacy locations in the southeast United States. Infusion therapy serves as a complement to the Company’s traditional service offerings, providing clients with a comprehensive home health provider while diversifying the Company’s revenue base. Services provided include: (i) enteral nutrition, (ii) antibiotic therapy, (iii) total parenteral nutrition, (iv) pain management, (v) chemotherapy, (vi) patient education and training and (vii) nutrition management.

Consulting

The Company provides consulting services to home health agencies through its Gentiva Consulting unit. These services include billing and collection activities, on-site agency support and consulting, operational support and individualized strategies for reduction of days sales outstanding.

Significant Developments

Healthfield Acquisition

On February 28, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of Healthfield, a leading provider of home healthcare, hospice and related services with approximately 130 locations primarily in eight southeastern states, for $454 million in cash and shares of Gentiva common stock, excluding transaction costs and subject to post-closing adjustments. The Company funded the purchase price from approximately $363 million of borrowings under a new senior term loan facility, approximately 3.2 million shares of Gentiva common stock and the remainder from existing cash balances. A portion of the purchase price was used to refinance Healthfield’s existing net indebtedness.

The Company acquired Healthfield to strengthen and expand the Company’s presence in the southeast United States, which has favorable demographic trends and includes important Certificate of Need states; diversify the Company’s business mix; provide a meaningful platform for the Company to enter the hospice business, as well as expansion into respiratory therapy and HME services and infusion therapy as a direct provider of services; and expand its current specialty programs.

The comparison of results of operations between the first quarters of fiscal 2007 and 2006 has been impacted significantly by the inclusion of the operating results of former Healthfield locations for approximately one month in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 versus the full first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Results of Operations

Revenues

The Company’s net revenues increased by $56.3 million, or 23.1 percent, to $299.5 million for the quarter ended April 1, 2007 as compared to the quarter ended April 2, 2006.

 

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A summary of the Company’s net revenues by segment follows:

 

      First Quarter  
(Dollars in millions)    2007     2006     Percentage
Variance
 

Home Health

   $ 205.0     $ 164.8     24.4 %

CareCentrix

     65.9       70.0     (5.9 %)

Other Related Services

     30.5       11.6     163.0 %

Intersegment revenues

     (1.9 )     (3.2 )   (39.7 %)
                      

Total net revenues

   $ 299.5     $ 243.2     23.1 %
                      

A summary of the Company’s net revenues by payer follows:

 

      First Quarter  
(Dollars in millions)    2007    2006    Percentage
Variance
 

Medicare

   $ 150.5    $ 98.9    52.1 %

Medicaid and Local Government

     38.3      40.9    (6.3 %)

Commercial Insurance and Other

     110.7      103.4    7.0 %
                    
   $ 299.5    $ 243.2    23.1 %
                    

Home Health

Home Health segment revenues are derived from all three payer groups: Medicare, Medicaid and Local Government and Commercial Insurance and Other. First quarter 2007 net revenues were $205.0 million, up $40.2 million, or 24.4 percent, from $164.8 million in the prior year period.

Net revenues derived from former Healthfield locations were approximately $20.8 million for the period from the Healthfield acquisition date (February 28, 2006) through the end of the first quarter (April 2, 2006). As a result of a commingling of business and resources between legacy Gentiva branch locations and former Healthfield branch locations in selected markets in the southeast United States, it is not possible to provide specific net revenue information for former Healthfield locations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Revenues generated from Medicare were $135.2 million in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to $93.5 million in the first quarter of 2006. This increase resulted from (i) the impact of the Healthfield acquisition and (ii) growth from existing locations fueled primarily by increased volume in specialty programs and higher revenue per admission due to increases in the mix of patients with higher acuity level, operational changes in patient care management and reimbursement rate changes as noted below. Medicare revenues for the first quarter of 2006 included a special item of $1.9 million recorded and received in partial settlement of the Company’s appeal filed with the PRRB related to the reopening of its 1999 cost reports.

Medicare reimbursement rate changes included a 3.3 percent market basket increase that became effective for patients on service on or after January 1, 2007, partially offset by the elimination of the 5 percent rate increase related to home health services performed in specially defined rural areas of the country (referred to as the rural add-on provision).

For branch locations that were part of either Gentiva or Healthfield for more than one year, Medicare revenues increased by 13 percent between the first quarters of 2006 and 2007. Medicare revenues represented approximately 66 percent of total Home Health revenues in the 2007 first quarter as compared to 57 percent of total Home Health revenues in the 2006 first quarter.

 

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Revenues from other payer sources were $69.8 million in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to $71.3 million in the first quarter of 2006. This decrease resulted primarily from a reduction in Medicaid and Local Government revenues (approximately $5 million) and Commercial Insurance and Other revenues (approximately $3 million) at legacy Gentiva locations offset somewhat by incremental revenues from former Healthfield locations for the first quarter of 2007. The decrease in legacy Gentiva locations is primarily due to the Company’s decision to exit certain low margin business as the Company continues to pursue more favorable commercial pricing and a higher mix of Medicare business.

CareCentrix

CareCentrix segment revenues are derived from the Commercial Insurance and Other payer group only. First quarter 2007 net revenues were $65.9 million, a 5.9 percent decline from $70.0 million reported in the prior year period. The decrease in net revenues for the first quarter is due primarily to a change in the contract with Cigna, effective February 1, 2006, whereby the Company no longer provides respiratory therapy services and certain home medical equipment to members of Cigna plans. Revenues for the 2006 period included transitional revenues of approximately $7 million, as compared to the fiscal 2007 period, due to contractual changes with Cigna which were implemented during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenues derived from Cigna decreased by approximately $3 million to $53.5 million in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to the corresponding period of 2006.

Other Related Services

Other Related Services segment revenues are derived from all three payer groups. First quarter of fiscal 2007 net revenues were $30.5 million, a 163 percent increase from $11.6 million in the prior year period, due to revenues generated from Healthfield operations subsequent to its acquisition on February 28, 2006.

Gross Profit

 

      First Quarter  
(Dollars in millions)    2007     2006     Variance  

Gross profit

   $ 129.4     $ 99.6     $ 29.8  

As a percent of revenues

     43.2 %     41.0 %     2.2 %

As a percentage of revenues, gross profit increased 2.2 percentage points in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2006. The increase in gross margin percentage was attributable to significant changes in the Company’s business mix resulting in an increase in gross margin of 2.9 percentage points primarily from (i) the full impact of the Healthfield acquisition and the resulting increase in Medicare revenue at a traditionally higher gross margin than other business lines; (ii) organic revenue growth in Medicare, particularly in the Company’s specialty programs; (iii) the Company’s progress in improving pricing on commercial contracts and exiting certain low margin Medicaid and local government and commercial business within the Home Health segment; and (iv) less revenue in the lower gross margin CareCentrix business as compared to the prior year period. This increase was partially offset by 0.5 percentage points relating to a Medicare special item of $1.9 million recorded and received during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 in settlement of the Company’s appeal filed with the PRRB related to the reopening of its 1999 cost reports and 0.2 percentage points relating to incremental depreciation in the respiratory therapy and HME business due to a change in the estimated useful lives of certain equipment.

 

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Gross profit was impacted by depreciation expense of $1.2 million and $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $21.0 million to $111.1 million for the quarter ended April 1, 2007, as compared to $90.1 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2006.

The increase for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2006, was primarily attributable to the impact of the Healthfield acquisition. Selling, general and administrative expenses associated with Healthfield’s corporate and field locations were approximately $10.5 million for the period from the Healthfield acquisition date (February 28, 2006) through the end of the 2006 first quarter (April 2, 2006). As a result of a commingling of business and resources between legacy Gentiva locations and former Healthfield locations, it is not possible to provide specific selling, general and administrative expense information for former Healthfield locations for the first quarter of 2007.

In addition to the impact of the Healthfield acquisition, selling, general and administrative expenses also increased by (i) $1.1 million due to incremental equity-based compensation costs which were $1.7 million and $0.6 million for the first quarters of 2007 and 2006, respectively; and (ii) approximately $2 million due to incremental costs for employees and consultants to support information services and strategic technology projects, including the Company’s new LifeSmart clinical management system, which is expected to be deployed commencing in the second half of 2007.

These increases were offset somewhat by (i) lower restructuring and integration costs of $1.0 million, associated with integration activities relating to the Healthfield acquisition as well as fiscal 2006 CareCentrix restructuring activities (for which aggregate costs were $1.0 million for the 2007 period and $2.0 million in the 2006 period); and (ii) synergies in excess of $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2007 realized from the consolidation of certain Gentiva and Healthfield back office functions.

Depreciation and amortization expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses was $3.6 million and $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Interest Expense and Interest Income

For the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, net interest expense was approximately $6.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, consisting primarily of interest expense of $7.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, associated with the term loan borrowings, fees associated with the credit agreement and outstanding letters of credit and amortization of debt issuance costs, partially offset by interest income of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, earned on short-term investments and existing cash balances.

 

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Income before Income Taxes

Components of income before income taxes were as follows:

 

      First Quarter  
(Dollars in thousands)    2007     2006     Variance  

Operating Contribution:

      

Home Health

   $ 29,988     $ 20,175     $ 9,813  

CareCentrix

     6,954       5,198       1,756  

Other Related Services

     3,987       2,233       1,754  
                        

Total Operating Contribution

     40,929       27,606       13,323  

Corporate expenses

     (17,790 )     (15,134 )     (2,656 )

Depreciation and amortization

     (4,783 )     (2,973 )     (1,810 )

Interest expense, net

     (6,322 )     (1,916 )     (4,406 )
                        

Income before income taxes

   $ 12,034     $ 7,583     $ 4,451  

As a percent of net revenues

     4.0 %     3.1 %     0.9 %

Income Taxes

The Company recorded a federal and state income tax provision of $5.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, of which $1.5 million represented a current tax provision and $3.7 million represented a deferred tax provision.

The difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 35 percent and the Company’s effective rate of 43.2 percent for the first three months of 2007 is primarily due to (i) the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) (approximately 2.5 percent), and (ii) state taxes and other items partially offset by tax exempt interest (approximately 5.7 percent).

The Company recorded a federal and state income tax provision of $3.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of which $0.2 million represented a current tax provision and $3.0 million represented a deferred tax provision. The difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 35 percent and the Company’s effective rate of 41.9 percent for the quarter ended April 2, 2006 is primarily due to (i) the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) (approximately 2.5 percent), and (ii) state taxes and other items partially offset by tax exempt interest (approximately 4.4 percent).

Net Income

For the first quarter of fiscal 2007, net income was $6.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with net income of $4.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the corresponding period of 2006.

Net income for the 2007 first quarter reflected a pre-tax charge of $1.0 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, relating to restructuring and integration costs and a net cost of $0.04 per diluted share representing a pre-tax charge of $1.7 million associated with an equity-based compensation charge and its impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.

Net income for the first three months of fiscal 2006 included: (i) a special item related to Medicare, noted under the caption “Revenues” above, which had a positive pre-tax impact of $1.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share; (ii) pre-tax restructuring and integration costs of $2.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share; and (iii) a net cost of $0.02 per diluted share representing a pre-tax charge of $0.6 million resulting from the implementation of a new accounting rule for equity-based compensation and its impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

The Company’s principal source of liquidity is the collection of its accounts receivable. For healthcare services, the Company grants credit without collateral to its patients, most of whom are insured under third party commercial or governmental payer arrangements.

During the first quarter of 2007, cash provided by operating activities was $15.7 million and cash generated from the issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) was $2.2 million. In the 2007 first quarter, the Company used $6.4 million of cash for capital expenditures and $7.0 million on voluntary debt prepayments relating to the Company’s term loan.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.9 million, from $14.8 million in the first quarter of 2006 to $15.7 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily driven by changes impacting the statements of income as noted below ($7.1 million) and changes in current liabilities ($15.0 million) offset by changes in accounts receivable between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods ($21.2 million).

Adjustments to add back non-cash items affecting net income are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006     Variance  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Net income

   $ 6,839     $ 4,407     $ 2,432  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     4,783       2,973       1,810  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     206       262       (56 )

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,992       1,757       235  

Equity-based compensation expense

     1,652       612       1,040  

Windfall tax benefits associated with equity-based compensation

     (241 )     (1,210 )     969  

Deferred income taxes

     3,699       3,048       651  
                        

Total cash provided by operations prior to changes in assets and liabilities

   $ 18,930     $ 11,849     $ 7,081  
                        

The $7.1 million difference in “Total cash provided by operations prior to changes in assets and liabilities” between the 2006 and 2007 periods is primarily related to improvements in net income after adjusting for components of income that do not have an impact on cash, such as depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes and equity-based compensation expense.

Cash flow from operating activities between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods was negatively impacted by $21.2 million as a result of changes in accounts receivable represented by a $3.5 million reduction in the 2006 period and a $17.7 million increase in the 2007 period, exclusive of accounts receivable of acquired businesses as of the respective acquisition dates.

 

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Cash flow from operating activities was positively impacted by $15.0 million as a result of changes in current liabilities of $3.7 million in the 2006 period and $18.7 million in the 2007 period. A summary of the changes in current liabilities impacting cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended April 1, 2007 follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006     Variance  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Changes in current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

   $ (103 )   $ (5,167 )   $ 5,064  

Payroll and related taxes

     10,654       6,725       3,929  

Deferred revenue

     4,717       2,938       1,779  

Medicare liabilities

     781       85       696  

Cost of claims incurred but not reported

     449       (3,025 )     3,474  

Obligations under insurance programs

     2,482       1,362       1,120  

Other accrued expenses

     (320 )     749       (1,069 )
                        

Total changes in current liabilities

   $ 18,660     $ 3,667     $ 14,993  
                        

The primary drivers for the $15.0 million difference resulting from changes in current liabilities that impacted cash flow from operating activities include:

 

   

Accounts payable, which had a positive impact on cash of $5.1 million, and payroll and related taxes, which had a positive impact of $3.9 million, between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods, primarily related to the timing of payments.

 

   

Deferred revenue, which had a positive impact of $1.8 million between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods, exclusive of businesses acquired.

 

   

Medicare liabilities, which had a positive impact of $0.7 million between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods.

 

   

Cost of claims incurred but not reported, which had a positive impact of $3.5 million on the changes in operating cash flows between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods.

 

   

Obligations under insurance programs, which had a positive impact on the change in operating cash flow of $1.1 million between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods, primarily as a result of an increase in workers’ compensation and health and welfare benefit liabilities due to an increase in the number of covered associates.

 

   

Other accrued expenses, which had a negative impact on the change in operating cash flow of $1.1 million between the 2006 and 2007 reporting periods, due primarily to accrued interest payable associated with the credit agreement and incentive and commission payments during the first three months of fiscal 2007, as well as changes in various other accrued expenses.

Working capital at April 1, 2007 was approximately $120 million, an increase of $4 million, as compared to approximately $116 million at December 31, 2006, primarily due to:

 

   

a $4 million increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments;

 

   

a $16 million increase in accounts receivable, due to normal seasonal patterns, as well as a temporary delay in the receipt of cash relating to the Company’s hospice operations; and

 

   

a $4 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets due to prepayments made in connection with the Company’s insurance programs; offset somewhat by

 

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a $2 million decrease in deferred tax assets; and

 

   

an $18 million increase in current liabilities, consisting of increases in Medicare liabilities ($1 million), payroll and related taxes ($11 million), deferred revenue ($5 million) and obligations under insurance programs ($2 million), partially offset by a decrease in other accrued expenses ($1 million). The changes in current liabilities are described above in the discussion on net cash provided by operating activities.

Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) as of April 1, 2007 were 60 days, an increase of four days from December 31, 2006. The increase was due primarily to normal seasonal patterns, as well as a temporary delay in cash receipts of approximately $4 million for hospice services that the Company has subsequently received and the reclassification of approximately $2 million in customer credits from accounts receivable to other accrued expenses.

Accounts receivable attributable to major payer sources of reimbursement at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     April 1, 2007
     Total    Current    31- 90 days    91 - 180 days    Over 180 days

Medicare

   $ 85,073    $ 40,209    $ 32,231    $ 8,247    $ 4,386

Medicaid and Local Government

     21,800      11,327      6,343      2,057      2,073

Commercial Insurance and Other

     91,989      54,063      21,229      9,801      6,896

Self - Pay

     7,409      727      2,156      1,708      2,818
                                  

Gross Accounts Receivable

   $ 206,271    $ 106,326    $ 61,959    $ 21,813    $ 16,173
                                  
     December 31, 2006
     Total    Current    31 - 90 days    91 -180 days    Over 180 days

Medicare

   $ 76,105    $ 35,794    $ 28,882    $ 8,445    $ 2,984

Medicaid and Local Government

     24,175      12,064      7,581      2,410      2,120

Commercial Insurance and Other

     84,089      49,129      20,101      8,375      6,484

Self - Pay

     6,985      569      1,401      1,638      3,377
                                  

Gross Accounts Receivable

   $ 191,354    $ 97,556    $ 57,965    $ 20,868    $ 14,965
                                  

The Company participates in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal and state healthcare programs. Revenue mix by major payer classifications is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  

Medicare

   50 %   41 %

Medicaid and Local Government

   13 %   17 %

Commercial Insurance and Other

   37 %   42 %
            
   100 %   100 %
            

In November 2006, CMS announced an increase of 3.3 percent in Medicare home health rates (the “market basket increase”) for episodes ending on or after January 1, 2007 and the elimination of a temporary 5 percent premium reflected in the reimbursement rate for specifically defined rural-areas of the country (the “rural add-on provision”) for episodes that begin on or after January 1, 2007. On April 27, 2007, CMS issued a proposed rule which contains refinements to the Medicare home health prospective payment system and a rate update for calendar year 2008. CMS has indicated that the proposed rule is open for comment until late June 2007 and that the final rule would become effective on January 1, 2008. Management is currently analyzing this proposal but has not yet determined the potential impact on the Company’s financial results, operational processes and system requirements.

Medicare reimbursement rates for hospice services increased by 3.4 percent effective October 1, 2006. On April 20, 2007, CMS released a transmittal which described corrections to the Medicare hospice cap amount for the periods from November 1, 2002 to October 31, 2003 and from November 1, 2003 to October 31, 2004. The fiscal intermediary is expected to recompute the aggregate cap for each provider relating to these periods and notify providers of any potential exposure by July 31, 2007. Although potential cap exposure using the corrected rates for fiscal 2003 and 2004 has not been determined at this time, the Company does not believe that any required repayments to Medicare will have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

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There are certain standards and regulations that the Company must adhere to in order to continue to participate in these programs. As part of these standards and regulations, the Company is subject to periodic audits, examinations and investigations conducted by, or at the direction of, governmental investigatory and oversight agencies. Periodic and random audits conducted or directed by these agencies could result in a delay or adjustment to the amount of reimbursements received under these programs. Violation of the applicable federal and state health care regulations can result in the Company’s exclusion from participating in these programs and can subject the Company to substantial civil and/or criminal penalties. The Company believes it is currently in compliance with these standards and regulations.

The Company is party to a contract with Cigna, pursuant to which the Company provides or contracts with third-party providers to provide direct home nursing services and related services, home infusion therapies, and certain other specialty medical equipment to patients insured by Cigna. For the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Cigna accounted for approximately 18 percent of the Company’s total net revenues compared to approximately 23 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. This decrease in Cigna revenues as a percent of total revenues principally reflects revenue growth resulting from the Healthfield acquisition and lower revenues from Cigna as a result of changes in the Cigna contract. Effective February 1, 2006, the Company no longer provides respiratory therapy services and certain home medical equipment services under its Cigna contract. However, the Company extended its relationship with Cigna by entering into an amendment to its contract in October 2005 relating to the coordination of the provision of direct home nursing and related services, home infusion services and certain other specialty medical equipment. The term of the contract, as now amended, extends to January 31, 2009, and automatically renews thereafter for additional one year terms unless terminated. Under the termination provisions, each party has the right to terminate the agreement on January 31, 2008, under certain conditions, if the party terminating provides written notice to the other party on or before September 1, 2007. Each party also has the right to terminate at the end of each subsequent one year term by providing at least 90 days advance written notice to the other party prior to the start of the new term. If Cigna chose to terminate or not renew the contract, or to significantly modify its use of the Company’s services, there could be a material adverse effect on the Company’s cash flow.

Net revenues generated under capitated agreements with managed care payers were approximately 5 percent and 8 percent of total net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Credit Arrangements

The Company’s credit agreement provides for an aggregate borrowing amount of $445.0 million of senior secured credit facilities consisting of (i) a seven year term loan of $370.0 million repayable in quarterly installments of 1 percent per annum (with the remaining balance due at maturity on March 31, 2013) and (ii) a six year revolving credit facility of $75.0 million, of which $55.0 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit and $10.0 million is available for swing line loans. A pre-approved $25.0 million increase to the revolving credit facility is available at the Company’s discretion. Upon the occurrence of certain events, including the issuance of capital stock, the incurrence of additional debt (other than that specifically allowed under the credit agreement), certain asset sales where the cash proceeds are not reinvested, or if the Company has excess cash flow (as defined in the agreement), mandatory prepayments of the term loan are required in the amounts specified in the credit agreement.

 

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Interest under the credit agreement accrues at Base Rate or Eurodollar Rate (plus 1.25 percent for Base Rate Loans and 2.25 percent for Eurodollar Rate Loans) for both the revolving credit facility and the term loan. Overdue amounts bear interest at 2 percent per annum above the applicable rate. The interest rates under the credit agreement are reduced if the Company meets certain reduced leverage targets as follows:

 

Revolving Credit
Consolidated
Leverage Ratio

   Term Loan
Consolidated
Leverage Ratio
   Margin for
Base Rate
Loans
    Margin for
Eurodollar
Loans
 

> 3.5

   > 3.5    1.25 %   2.25 %

< 3.5 & > 3.0

   < 3.5 & >3.0    1.00 %   2.00 %

< 3.0 & > 2.5

   < 3.0    0.75 %   1.75 %
< 2.5       0.50 %   1.50 %

The Company is also subject to a revolving credit commitment fee equal to 0.5 percent per annum of the average daily difference between the total revolving credit commitment and the total outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, excluding amounts outstanding under swing loans. The commitment fee will be reduced to 0.375 percent per annum if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement) is less than 3.5. As of April 1, 2007, the consolidated leverage ratio approximated 3.7.

The credit agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial tests. These tests include a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. The credit agreement also contains additional covenants which, among other things, require the Company to deliver to the lenders specified financial information, including annual and quarterly financial information, and limit the Company’s ability to do the following, subject to various exceptions and limitations: (i) merge with other companies; (ii) create liens on its property; (iii) incur additional debt obligations; (iv) enter into transactions with affiliates, except on an arms-length basis; (v) dispose of property; (vi) make capital expenditures; and (vii) pay dividends or acquire capital stock of the Company or its subsidiaries. As of April 1, 2007, the Company was in compliance with the covenants in the credit agreement.

During the quarter ended April 1, 2007, the Company made prepayments of $7.0 million under its term loan. As of April 1, 2007, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the term loan of $335.0 million. The term loan requires the Company to make quarterly installment payments of $925,000, beginning June 30, 2006, with the remaining balance due at maturity on March 31, 2013. Prepayments are first applied against the quarterly installments in direct order of maturity for eight installments and then pro rata based on the remaining outstanding principal amount of such installments, including the balance due at maturity. As of April 1, 2007, maturities under the term loan were as follows: no maturities through fiscal 2007, $2.5 million for fiscal 2008, $3.4 million per year for fiscal 2009 through fiscal 2011 and $322.3 million thereafter.

Guarantee and Collateral Agreement

The Company has entered into a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement which grants a collateral interest in all real property and personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries, including stock of its subsidiaries, in favor of the administrative agent under the credit agreement. The Guarantee and Collateral Agreement also provides for a guarantee of the Company’s obligations under the credit agreement by substantially all subsidiaries of the Company.

 

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Insurance Programs

The Company may be subject to workers’ compensation claims and lawsuits alleging negligence or other similar legal claims. The Company maintains various insurance programs to cover these risks with insurance policies subject to substantial deductibles and retention amounts. The Company recognizes its obligations associated with these programs in the period the claim is incurred. The Company estimates the cost of both reported claims and claims incurred but not reported, up to specified deductible limits and retention amounts, based on its own specific historical claims experience and current enrollment statistics, industry statistics and other information. These estimates and the resulting reserves are reviewed and updated periodically.

The Company is responsible for the cost of individual workers’ compensation claims and individual professional liability claims up to $500,000 per incident which occurred prior to March 15, 2002 and $1,000,000 per incident thereafter. The Company also maintains excess liability coverage relating to professional liability and casualty claims which provides insurance coverage for individual claims of up to $25,000,000 in excess of the underlying coverage limits. Payments under the Company’s workers’ compensation program are guaranteed by letters of credit and segregated restricted cash balances.

Capital Expenditures

The Company’s capital expenditures for the three months ended April 1, 2007 were $6.4 million as compared to $3.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2006. The Company intends to make investments and other expenditures to upgrade its computer technology and system infrastructure and comply with regulatory changes in the industry, among other things. In this regard, management expects that capital expenditures for fiscal 2007 will range between $22 million and $24 million. Management expects that the Company’s capital expenditure needs will be met through operating cash flow and available cash reserves.

Cash Resources and Obligations

The Company had cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of approximately $61.6 million as of April 1, 2007. The restricted cash of $22.0 million at April 1, 2007 related primarily to cash funds of $21.8 million that have been segregated in a trust account to provide collateral under the Company’s insurance programs. The Company, at its option, may access the cash funds in the trust account by providing equivalent amounts of alternative collateral, including letters of credit and surety bonds. In addition, restricted cash included $0.2 million on deposit to comply with New York state regulations requiring that one month of revenues generated under capitated agreements in the state be held in escrow. As of April 1, 2007, the Company had operating funds of approximately $5.7 million exclusively relating to a non-profit hospice operation in Florida. Interest on all restricted funds accrues to the Company.

The Company anticipates that repayments to Medicare for partial episode payments and prior year cost report settlements will be made periodically through 2007. These amounts are included in Medicare liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company made no purchases of its common stock during the first three months of 2007. As of April 1, 2007, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase an aggregate of 683,396 shares of its outstanding common stock.

 

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Management anticipates that in the near term the Company may make voluntary prepayments on the term loan rather than stock repurchases with certain excess cash resources.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

As of April 1, 2007, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $335 million under the term loan of the credit agreement. There were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Debt repayments, future minimum rental commitments for all non-cancelable leases and purchase obligations at April 1, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Payment due by period

Contractual Obligations

   Total    Less than
1 year
   1-3 years    4-5 years    More than
5 years

Long-term debt obligations

   $ 335,000    $ —      $ 6,790    $ 6,790    $ 321,420

Capital lease obligations

     2,547      1,187      1,093      267      —  

Operating lease obligations

     74,533      22,230      32,922      16,452      2,929

Purchase obligations

     12,110      3,158      4,288      4,664      —  
                                  

Total

   $ 424,190    $ 26,575    $ 45,093    $ 28,173    $ 324,349
                                  

During the first three months of fiscal 2007, the Company made voluntary debt prepayments of $7.0 million relating to its term loan. These prepayments extinguished all required principal payments on the term loan until mid-2008. During the first week of April 2007, the Company made additional prepayments of $2.0 million on the term loan.

The Company had total letters of credit outstanding of approximately $20.1 million at April 1, 2007 and at December 31, 2006. The letters of credit, which expire one year from date of issuance, were issued to guarantee payments under the Company’s workers’ compensation program and for certain other commitments. The Company has the option to renew these letters of credit or set aside cash funds in a segregated account to satisfy the Company’s obligations as further discussed above under the caption “Cash Resources and Obligations.” The Company also had outstanding surety bonds of $2.6 million and $2.7 million at April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

The Company has no other off-balance sheet arrangements and has not entered into any transactions involving unconsolidated, limited purpose entities or commodity contracts.

Management expects that the Company’s working capital needs for fiscal 2007 will be met through operating cash flow and existing cash balances. The Company may also consider other alternative uses of cash including, among other things, acquisitions, voluntary prepayments on the term loan, additional share repurchases and cash dividends. These uses of cash may require the approval of its Board of Directors and may require the approval of its lenders. If cash flows from operations, cash resources or availability under the credit agreement fall below expectations, the Company may be forced to delay planned capital expenditures, reduce operating expenses, seek additional financing or consider alternatives designed to enhance liquidity.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Generally, the fair market value of fixed rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The Company is exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. The interest rate on the Company’s borrowings under the credit agreement can fluctuate based on both the interest rate option (i.e., base rate or LIBOR plus applicable margins) and the interest period. As of

 

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April 1, 2007, the total amount of outstanding debt subject to interest rate fluctuations was $165.0 million. A hypothetical 100 basis point change in short-term interest rates as of that date would result in an increase or decrease in interest expense of $1.7 million per year, assuming a similar capital structure.

To assist in managing the potential interest rate risk associated with its floating rate term loan under the credit agreement (see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report), on July 3, 2006, the Company entered into a two year interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $170 million. Under the swap agreement, the Company will pay a fixed rate of 5.665 percent per annum plus an applicable margin (an aggregate of 7.915 percent per annum) on the $170 million rather than a fluctuating rate plus an applicable margin.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of such period to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

As required by the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d), the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any change occurred during the quarter ended April 1, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during such quarter.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for a description of legal matters and pending legal proceedings, which description is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

Corporate Integrity Agreement

In connection with a July 19, 1999 settlement with various government agencies, Olsten Corporation, the Company’s former parent corporation, executed a corporate integrity agreement with the OIG, effective until August 18, 2004, subject to the Company’s filing of a final annual report with the OIG in form and substance acceptable to the government. The Company has filed a final annual report and is awaiting closure by the government.

The Company believes that it has been in compliance with the corporate integrity agreement and has timely filed all required reports. If the Company has failed to comply with the terms of its corporate integrity agreement, the Company will be subject to penalties. The corporate integrity agreement applies to the Company’s businesses that bill the federal government health programs directly for services, such as its nursing brand, and focuses on issues and training related to cost report preparation, contracting, medical necessity and billing of claims. Under the corporate integrity agreement, the Company is required, for example, to maintain a corporate compliance officer to develop and implement compliance programs, and to maintain a compliance program and reporting systems, as well as to provide certain training to employees.

 

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I tem 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

  3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Company. (1)
  3.2    Amended and Restated By-Laws of Company. (1)
  4.1    Specimen of common stock. (4)
  4.2    Form of Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. (2)
  4.3    Form of Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Non-Voting Redeemable Preferred Stock. (3)
10.1    Seventh Amendment dated January 25, 2007 to Managed Care Alliance Agreement between CIGNA Health Corporation and Gentiva CareCentrix, Inc. entered into as of January 1, 2004 (confidential treatment requested as to portions of this document)*
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).*
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).*
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 8-K of Company dated May 12, 2006 and filed May 15, 2006.

 

(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated January 19, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated February 4, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

(4) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated February 9, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

(Registrant)

 

   
Date: May 11, 2007     /s/ Ronald A. Malone
   

Ronald A. Malone

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

   
Date: May 11, 2007     /s/ John R. Potapchuk
   

John R. Potapchuk

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description

3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Company. (1)
3.2    Amended and Restated By-Laws of Company. (1)
4.1    Specimen of common stock. (4)
4.2    Form of Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. (2)
4.3    Form of Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Non-Voting Redeemable Preferred Stock. (3)
10.1    Seventh Amendment dated January 25, 2007 to Managed Care Alliance Agreement between CIGNA Health Corporation and Gentiva CareCentrix, Inc. entered into as of January 1, 2004 (confidential treatment requested as to portions of this document)*
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).*
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).*
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*

(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Form 8-K of Company dated May 12, 2006 and filed May 15, 2006.

 

(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated January 19, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated February 4, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

(4) Incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement of Company on Form S-4 dated February 9, 2000 (File No. 333-88663).

 

* Filed herewith

 

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EX-10.1 2 dex101.htm SEVENTH AMENDMENT DATED JANUARY 25, 2007 TO MANAGED CARE ALLIANCE AGREEMENT Seventh Amendment dated January 25, 2007 to Managed Care Alliance Agreement

Exhibit 10.1

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO

MANAGED CARE ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT (the “Amendment”) is entered into this 25th day of January, 2007 by and between CIGNA Health Corporation, for and on behalf of its CIGNA Affiliates (individually and collectively, “CIGNA”) and Gentiva CareCentrix, Inc. (“MCA”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, CIGNA and MCA entered into a Managed Care Alliance Agreement which became effective January 1, 2004, as amended from time to time, (the “Agreement”) whereby MCA agreed to provide or arrange for the provision of certain home health care services to Participants, as that term is defined in the Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement to change the capitation and fee for service rates effective February 1, 2007.

NOW THEREFORE, CIGNA and MCA agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

 

  1. This Amendment shall be effective on February 1, 2007.

 

  2. The definition for the term Home Setting is replaced in its entirety with the following:

Home Setting means the Participant’s primary place of residence or the residence (including Skilled Nursing Facility) where the Participant is receiving Home Care Services.

 

  3. Exhibit A HMO Program Attachment – Fee for Service Reimbursement For Other Services is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit A HMO Program Attachment – Fee for Service Reimbursement For Other Services attached hereto.

 

  4. Exhibit A PPO & Indemnity Program Attachment – Fee for Service Reimbursement For Other Services is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit A PPO & Indemnity Program Attachment Reimbursement For Other Services attached hereto.

 

  5. Exhibit A Gatekeeper Program Attachment – Fee for Service Reimbursement For Other Services is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit A Gatekeeper Program Attachment – Fee for Service Reimbursement For Other Services attached hereto.

 

  6. Exhibit A HMO Program Attachment – Capitation Schedule of Capitation Rates is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit A HMO Program Attachment – Capitation Schedule of Capitation Rates attached hereto.


  7. Exhibit A Gatekeeper Program Attachment – Capitation Schedule of Capitation Rates is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Exhibit A Gatekeeper Program Attachment – Capitation Schedule of Capitation Rates attached hereto.

 

  8. To the extent that the provisions in the Agreement, including any prior amendments, conflict with the terms of this Amendment (including the exhibits and schedules hereto), the terms in this Amendment shall supersede and control. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement, including the Program Attachments and the Exhibits attached thereto, shall remain the same and in full force and effect. Capitalized terms not defined herein but defined in the Agreement shall have the same meaning as defined in the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CIGNA and MCA have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Amendment as of the date first written above.

 

CIGNA HEALTH CORPORATION    
By:      

/s/ Allan E. Hanssen

 
Its:       Vice President, Network Performance Management  
Dated:       2/1/07  
GENTIVA CARECENTRIX, INC.  
By:      

/s/ Robert Creamer

 
Its:       Senior Vice President  
Dated:       1/25/07  


EXHIBIT A

HMO PROGRAM ATTACHMENT - FEE FOR SERVICE

REIMBURSEMENT FOR OTHER SERVICES

RATE AREA DESIGNATIONS:

 

STATE

  

RATE AREA

  

RATE DESIGNATION

Alabama

  

*

  

*

Alaska

  

*

  

*

Arizona

  

*

  

*

Arkansas

  

*

  

*

California

  

*

  

*

Colorado

  

*

  

*

Connecticut

  

*

  

*

Delaware

  

*

  

*

District of Columbia

  

*

  

*

Florida

  

*

  

*

Georgia

  

*

  

*

Hawaii

  

*

  

*

Idaho

  

*

  

*

Illinois

  

*

  

*

Indiana

  

*

  

*

Iowa

  

*

  

*

Kansas

  

*

  

*

Kentucky

  

*

  

*

Louisiana

  

*

  

*

Maine

  

*

  

*

Maryland

  

*

  

*

Massachusetts

  

*

  

*

Michigan

  

*

  

*

Minnesota

  

*

  

*

Mississippi

  

*

  

*

Missouri

  

*

  

*

Montana

  

*

  

*

Nebraska

  

*

  

*

Nevada

  

*

  

*

New Hampshire

  

*

  

*

New Jersey

  

*

  

*

New Mexico

  

*

  

*

New York

  

*

  

*

North Carolina

  

*

  

*

North Dakota

  

*

  

*

Ohio

  

*

  

*

Oklahoma

  

*

  

*

Oregon

  

*

  

*

Pennsylvania

  

*

  

*

Rhode Island

  

*

  

*

South Carolina

  

*

  

*

South Dakota

  

*

  

*

Tennessee

  

*

  

*

Texas

  

*

  

*

Utah

  

*

  

*

Vermont

  

*

  

*

Virginia

  

*

  

*

Washington

  

*

  

*

West Virginia

  

*

  

*

Wisconsin

  

*

  

*

Wyoming

   *    *

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


TRADITIONAL HOME HEALTH FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATE

HMO RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

The following Traditional Home Health Services have both Visit and Hourly rates.

 

Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

HOME HEALTH AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN - HIGH TECH

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH INFUSION

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH OTHER

   *    *    *    *    *    *
The following Traditional Home Health Services have Visit only rates.
Notes 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

DIABETIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

DIETITIAN

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHLEBOTOMIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHOTOTHERAPY PACKAGE SERVICE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

REHABILITATION NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN ASSESSMENT, INITIAL

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN SKILLED NURSING VISIT-EXTENSIVE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

SPEECH THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A
The following Traditional Home Health Service has Hourly only rates.
Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

HOMEMAKER

   N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A    *
The following Traditional Home Health Service is priced on a Per Diem basis.
Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
          Per Diem         Per Diem         Per Diem

COMPANION/LIVE IN

      *       *       *

NOTES:

 

1. Visits are defined as two (2) hours or less in duration (EXCEPT MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH VISITS, which have no maximum duration).

 

2. Hourly rate for visits exceeding two (2) hours in duration, starting with hour 3.

 

3. CIGNA does not reimburse for travel time, weekend, holiday or evening differentials.

 

4. Above prices have no exclusions.

 

5. All services not listed above will be billed at * until rates are mutually established and become part of the fee schedule.

 

6. RN High Tech Infusion visit and hourly utilization/costs to be reported with HIT.

 

7. Respiratory Therapist visit utilization/costs to be reported with HME/RT.

 

8. Diabetic Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse and Rehabilitation Nurse assume specialty certification which is not readily available in the home care environment. Use requires special coordination.

 

9. There shall a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Health Services of *.

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


HOME INFUSION RATES

HMO RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

 

The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP (if applicable), and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies
    

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Per Diem

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Dispensing Fee

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Drug Discount off AWP

Ancillary Drugs

      *    *

Biological Response Modifiers

      *    *

Cardiac (Inotropic) Therapy

   *       *

Chelation Therapy

   *       *

Chemotherapy

   *       *

Enteral Therapy

   *       *

Enzyme Therapy

   *       *

Growth Hormone

      *    *

IV Immune Globulin

   *       *

Other Injectable Therapies

      *    *

Other Infusion Therapies

   *       *

Pain Management Therapy

   *       *

Steroid Therapy

   *       *

Thrombolytic (Anticoagulation) Therapy

   *       *

Synagis

      *    *

Remodulin Therapy

   *       *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP, and there IS a price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
     Per Diem         Drug Discount Off AWP

Anti-Infectives - Primary Anti-Infective

   *       *

Anti-Infectives - Multiple Anti-Infective

   *       *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rate EXCLUDES drugs. Drugs are priced per vial, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
    

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Per Diem

        Cost of Drug
        

Flolan Therapy

   *      

Flolan 0.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan 1.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan diluent vial

         *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates INCLUDE drugs, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies
     Primary or
Multiple Therapy
Per Diem
         

Enteral Therapy

   *      

Hydration Therapy

   *      

Total Parenteral Nutrition

   *      
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 2: HOME INFUSION HMO/FLEX FEE-FOR-SERVICE THERAPY RATES
NOTES:

1.      Per Diems EXCLUDING drugs include all costs related to the therapy except the cost of drugs, including but not limited to facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

2.      Per Diems INCLUDING drugs include ALL costs - including but not limited to cost of drugs, facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

3.      "DISPENSING FEE" is defined as per each time the drug is dispensed by the home infusion provider.

 

4.      "PER DIEM" costs are the same for primary or multiple treatments for all drug categories, except ANTI-INFECTIVES.

 

5.      The per diem rate shall only be charged for those days the Participant receives medication.

 

6.      For home infusion pharmaceuticals not listed on fee schedule, * will apply.

 

7.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Infusion Therapy of *.

 

8.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Medications under CAP of *.

 

9.      All Medications are subject to MAC pricing, where applicable.

The following are for the stated item ONLY. Unless otherwise noted, nursing, supplies, etc. are NOT included.

Blood Transfusion per Unit (Tubing, Filters)

         *

Catheter Care Per Diem

         *

Midline Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

PICC Line Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

Blood Product

         *
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 3: HOME INFUSION THERAPY HMO/FLEX FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATES
Factor Concentrates
          Vial price    Unit Price
Factor VII         

Novoseven 1200MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven 4800MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven in 1200MCG or 4800MCG QTY

         *
Factor VIII (Recombinant)         

Recombinate

         *

Kogenate or Helixate

         *

Bioclate

         *

Helixate FS

         *

Kogenate FS

         *

Refacto

         *

Advate

         *
Factor VIII (Monoclonal)         

Hemofil-M or A. R. C. Method M

         *

Monoclate P

         *

Monarc-M

         *
Factor VIII (Other)         

Koate

         *

Humate

         *

Alphanate SDHT

         *
Factor IX (Recombinant)         

BeneFix

         *
Factor IX (Monoclonal/High Purity)         

Mononine

         *

Alphanine

         *
Factor IX (Other)         

Konyne - 80

         *

Proplex T

         *

Bebulin

         *

Profilnine SD

         *
Anti-Inhibitor Complex         

Autoplex-T

         *

Feiba-VH

         *

Hyate-C

         *
HEMOSTATIC AGENTS         

DDAVP - 10ml vial

         *

Stimate - 2.5ml vial

         *
Above rates include all necessary ancillary supplies and waste disposal unit; 24-hour on-call clinical support; home infusion monitoring system; product delivery nationwide; patient training, education, and evaluation

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


DME / HME RESPIRATORY RATES:

HMO RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 - JANUARY 31. 2009

 

CAT

 

TYPE

 

HCPCS
CODE

 

CHC
CODE

 

CareCentrix
Code

 

DESCRIPTION

 

PURCHASE
PRICE

 

RENTAL
PRICE

 

DAILY
PRICE

HME

    A4230   A4230     Infusion set for external insulin pump, non-needle cannula Type   *    

HME

    A4231   A4231     Infusion set for external insulin pump, needle type   *    

HME

    A4232   A4232     Reservoir/Syringe with needle for external insulin pump   *    

HME

    A4632   A4632     Replacement battery for external insulin pump, any type, each   *    

HME

    A5119   A5119     Skin Barrier, wipes, box per 50   *    

HME

    A6257   A6257     Transparent film/dressing   *    

HME

  INSULPP   E0784   E0784   2158   PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, MINIMED, INSULIN   *    

HME

  INSULPP   E0784   E0784   6771   PUMP (E0784), INSULIN EXT INFUSION DISETRONICS OR OTHER   *    

HME

  INSULPP   E0784   E0784   7704   PUMP, EXT INFUSION, DANA DIABECARE, INSULIN (E0784)   *    

HME

  INSULPP   E0784   E0784   7731   PUMP, EXT INFUSION, ANIMAS, INSULIN (E0784)   *    

HME

  INSULPP   E0784   E0784   7773   PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, DELTEC, INSULIN   *    

HME

  OTHER   E0746   DM570   2109   ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG) (E0746), BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE   *   *  

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2125   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE       *

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2857   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, HAND       *

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2858   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, SHOULDER       *

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2859   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ANKLE       *

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2860   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ELBOW       *

HME

  OTHER   E0935   E0935   2861   PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, WRIST       *

HME

  OTHER   E1300   DM570   2062   WHIRLPOOL (E1300), PORT (OVERTUB TYPE)   *    

HME

  OTHER   E1310   DM570   2061   WHIRLPOOL (E1399), NON-PORT (BUILT-IN TYPE)   *    

HME

  OTHER   E1399   E1399   2327   DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIP (E1399), MISCELLANEOUS   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747   DM570   6875   STIMULATOR, OSTEOGENIC, ULTRASOUND   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747   DM570   8386   STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, EBI   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747   DM570   8387   STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOFIX   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747   DM570   8388   STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOLOGIC   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748   DM570   2124   STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL APPLICATIONS   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748   DM570   8389   STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, EBI   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748   DM570   8390   STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOFIX   *    

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748   DM570   8391   STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOLOGIC   *    

HME

  WDSUCT   K0538   DM570   6873   WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0538)       *

HME

  WDSUCT   K0539   DM570   7914   DRESSING SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0539)   *    

HME

  WDSUCT   K0540   DM570   7915   CANISTER SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0540)   *    
The following may be charged under extraordinary circumstances:

HME

  SUP   E1399   E1399   4551   LABOR/SERVICE/SHIPPING CHARGES   *    

HME

  SUP   E1399   E1399   2731   SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES   *    
The following may be charged if over and above routine on rental equipment:

RESP

  EQUIP   E1350   E1350   2382   REPAIR OR NON-ROUTINE (E1350) SERVICE REQUIRING SKILL OF A TECH   *    

HME

  SUP   E1399   E1399   4552   MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES   *     *

NOTES:

1. Whether rental or purchase, rates include all shipping, labor and set-up.

2. If item is rented, rates include all supplies to enable the equipment to function effectively with the exception Suction and CPM. Such exception supplies will be billed at *.

3. If item is rented, rates include repair and maintenance costs.


* Confidential Treatment Requested.


EXHIBIT A

PPO & INDEMNITY PROGRAM ATTACHMENT - FEE FOR SERVICE

REIMBURSEMENT FOR OTHER SERVICES

RATE AREA DESIGNATIONS:

 

STATE

  

RATE AREA

  

RATE DESIGNATION

Alabama

   *    *

Alaska

   *    *

Arizona

   *    *

Arkansas

   *    *

California

   *    *

Colorado

   *    *

Connecticut

   *    *

Delaware

   *    *

District of Columbia

   *    *

Florida

   *    *

Georgia

   *    *

Hawaii

   *    *

Idaho

   *    *

Illinois

   *    *

Indiana

   *    *

Iowa

   *    *

Kansas

   *    *

Kentucky

   *    *

Louisiana

   *    *

Maine

   *    *

Maryland

   *    *

Massachusetts

   *    *

Michigan

   *    *

Minnesota

   *    *

Mississippi

   *    *

Missouri

   *    *

Montana

   *    *

Nebraska

   *    *

Nevada

   *    *

New Hampshire

   *    *

New Jersey

   *    *

New Mexico

   *    *

New York

   *    *

North Carolina

   *    *

North Dakota

   *    *

Ohio

   *    *

Oklahoma

   *    *

Oregon

   *    *

Pennsylvania

   *    *

Rhode Island

   *    *

South Carolina

   *    *

South Dakota

   *    *

Tennessee

   *    *

Texas

   *    *

Utah

   *    *

Vermont

   *    *

Virginia

   *    *

Washington

   *    *

West Virginia

   *    *

Wisconsin

   *    *

Wyoming

   *    *

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


TRADITIONAL HOME HEALTH FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATE

PPO AND INDEMNITY RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

The following Traditional Home Health Services have both Visit and Hourly rates.

 

Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

HOME HEALTH AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN - HIGH TECH

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH INFUSION

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH OTHER

   *    *    *    *    *    *
The following Traditional Home Health Services have Visit only rates.
Notes 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

DIABETIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

DIETITIAN

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHLEBOTOMIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHOTOTHERAPY PACKAGE SERVICE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

REHABILITATION NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CPAP clinic

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN ASSESSMENT, INITIAL

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN SKILLED NURSING VISIT-EXTENSIVE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

SPEECH THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A
The following Traditional Home Health Service has Hourly only rates.
Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

HOMEMAKER

   N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A    *
The following Traditional Home Health Service is priced on a Per Diem basis.
Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
          Per Diem         Per Diem         Per Diem

COMPANION/LIVE IN

      *       *       *

NOTES:

 

1. Visits are defined as two (2) hours or less in duration (EXCEPT MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH VISITS, which have no maximum duration).

 

2. Hourly rate for visits exceeding two (2) hours in duration, starting with hour 3.

 

3. CIGNA does not reimburse for travel time, weekend, holiday or evening differentials.

 

4. Above prices have no exclusions.

 

5. All services not listed above will be billed at * until rates are mutually established and become part of the fee schedule.

 

6. RN High Tech Infusion visit and hourly utilization/costs to be reported with HIT.

 

7. Respiratory Therapist visit utilization/costs to be reported with HME/RT.

 

8. Diabetic Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse and Rehabilitation Nurse assume specialty certification which is not readily available in the home care environment. Use requires special coordination.

 

9. There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Health Services of *.

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


HOME INFUSION RATES

PPO AND INDEMNITY RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP (if applicable), and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies

 

    

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Per Diem

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Dispensing Fee

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Drug Discount off AWP

Ancillary Drugs

      *    *

Biological Response Modifiers

      *    *

Cardiac (Inotropic) Therapy

   *       *

Chelation Therapy

   *       *

Chemotherapy

   *       *

Enteral Therapy

   *       *

Enzyme Therapy

   *       *

Growth Hormone

      *    *

IV Immune Globulin

   *       *

Other Injectable Therapies

      *    *

Other Infusion Therapies

   *       *

Pain Management Therapy

   *       *

Steroid Therapy

   *       *

Thrombolytic (Anticoagulation) Therapy

   *       *

Synagis

      *    *

Remodulin Therapy

   *       *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP, and there IS a price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
     Per Diem         Drug Discount Off AWP

Anti-Infectives - Primary Anti-Infective

   *       *

Anti-Infectives - Multiple Anti-Infective

   *       *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rate EXCLUDES drugs. Drugs are priced per vial, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
     Primary or
Multiple Therapy
Per Diem
        Cost of Drug

Flolan Therapy

   *      

Flolan 0.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan 1.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan diluent vial

         *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates INCLUDE drugs, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies
    

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Per Diem

         

Enteral Therapy

   *      

Hydration Therapy

   *      

Total Parenteral Nutrition

   *      
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 2: HOME INFUSION PPO & INDEMNITY FEE-FOR-SERVICE THERAPY RATES

NOTES:

 

1.      Per Diems EXCLUDING drugs include all costs related to the therapy except the cost of drugs, including but not limited to facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

2.      Per Diems INCLUDING drugs include ALL costs - including but not limited to cost of drugs, facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

3.      "DISPENSING FEE" is defined as per each time the drug is dispensed by the home infusion provider.

 

4.      "PER DIEM" costs are the same for primary or multiple treatments for all drug categories, except ANTI-INFECTIVES.

 

5.      The per diem rate shall only be charged for those days the Participant receives medication.

 

6.      For home infusion pharmaceuticals not listed on fee schedule, * will apply.

 

7.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Infusion Therapy of *.

 

8.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Medications under CAP of *.

 

9.      All Medications are subject to MAC pricing, where applicable.

The following are for the stated item ONLY. Unless otherwise noted, nursing, supplies, etc. are NOT included.

Blood Transfusion per Unit (Tubing, Filters)

         *

Catheter Care Per Diem

         *

Midline Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

PICC Line Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

Blood Product

         *
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 3: HOME INFUSION THERAPY PPO & INDEMNITY FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATES

Factor Concentrates

        
          Vial price    Unit Price
Factor VII         

Novoseven 1200MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven 4800MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven in 1200MCG or 4800MCG QTY

         *
Factor VIII (Recombinant)         

Recombinate

         *

Kogenate or Helixate

         *

Bioclate

         *

Helixate FS

         *

Kogenate FS

         *

Refacto

         *

Advate

         *
Factor VIII (Monoclonal)         

Hemofil-M or A. R. C. Method M

         *

Monoclate P

         *

Monarc-M

         *
Factor VIII (Other)         

Koate

         *

Humate

         *

Alphanate SDHT

         *
Factor IX (Recombinant)         

BeneFix

         *
Factor IX (Monoclonal/High Purity)         

Mononine

         *

Alphanine

         *
Factor IX (Other)         

Konyne—80

         *

Proplex T

         *

Bebulin

         *

Profilnine SD

         *
Anti-Inhibitor Complex         

Autoplex-T

         *

Feiba-VH

         *

Hyate-C

         *
HEMOSTATIC AGENTS         

DDAVP - 10ml vial

         *

Stimate - 2.5ml vial

         *
Above rates include all necessary ancillary supplies and waste disposal unit; 24-hour on-call clinical support; home infusion monitoring system; product delivery nationwide; patient training, education, and evaluation

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


DME / HME RESPIRATORY RATES:

PPO and INDEMNITY RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 - JANUARY 31. 2009

 

CAT

  

TYPE

  

HCPCS
CODE

  

CHC
CODE

  

CareCentrix
Code

  

DESCRIPTION

   PURCHASE
PRICE
  RENTAL
PRICE
   DAILY
PRICE
HME       A4230    A4230       Infusion set for external insulin pump, non-needle cannula Type    *     
HME       A4231    A4231       Infusion set for external insulin pump, needle type    *     
HME       A4232    A4232       Reservoir/Syringe with needle for external insulin pump    *     
HME       A4632    A4632       Replacement battery for external insulin pump, any type, each    *     
HME       A5119    A5119       Skin Barrier, wipes, box per 50    *     
HME       A6257    A6257       Transparent film/dressing    *     
HME    INSULPP    E0784    E0784    2158    PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, MINIMED, INSULIN    *     
HME    INSULPP    E0784    E0784    6771    PUMP (E0784), INSULIN EXT INFUSION DISETRONICS OR OTHER    *     
HME    INSULPP    E0784    E0784    7704    PUMP, EXT INFUSION, DANA DIABECARE, INSULIN (E0784)    *     
HME    INSULPP    E0784    E0784    7731    PUMP, EXT INFUSION, ANIMAS, INSULIN (E0784)    *     
HME    INSULPP    E0784    E0784    7773    PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, DELTEC, INSULIN    *     
HME    OTHER    E0746    DM570    2109    ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG) (E0746), BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE    *   *   
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2125    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE         *
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2857    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, HAND         *
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2858    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, SHOULDER         *
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2859    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ANKLE         *
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2860    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ELBOW         *
HME    OTHER    E0935    E0935    2861    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, WRIST         *
HME    OTHER    E1300    DM570    2062    WHIRLPOOL (E1300), PORT (OVERTUB TYPE)    *     
HME    OTHER    E1310    DM570    2061    WHIRLPOOL (E1399), NON-PORT (BUILT-IN TYPE)    *     
HME    OTHER    E1399    E1399    2327    DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIP (E1399), MISCELLANEOUS    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0747    DM570    6875    STIMULATOR, OSTEOGENIC, ULTRASOUND    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0747    DM570    8386    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, EBI    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0747    DM570    8387    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOFIX    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0747    DM570    8388    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOLOGIC    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0748    DM570    2124    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL APPLICATIONS    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0748    DM570    8389    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, EBI    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0748    DM570    8390    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOFIX    *     
HME    STIM_BO    E0748    DM570    8391    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOLOGIC    *     
HME    WDSUCT    K0538    DM570    6873    WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0538)         *
HME    WDSUCT    K0539    DM570    7914    DRESSING SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0539)    *     
HME    WDSUCT    K0540    DM570    7915    CANISTER SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0540)    *     

 

The following may be charged under extraordinary circumstances:

 

HME    SUP    E1399    E1399    4551    LABOR/SERVICE/SHIPPING CHARGES    COST+10%     
HME    SUP    E1399    E1399    2731    SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES    COST+10%     

 

The following may be charged if over and above routine on rental equipment:

 

RESP    EQUIP    E1350    E1350    2382    REPAIR OR NON-ROUTINE (E1350) SERVICE REQUIRING SKILL OF A TECH    *     
HME    SUP    E1399    E1399    4552    MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES    *      *

NOTES:

1. Whether rental or purchase, rates include all shipping, labor and set-up.

2. If item is rented, rates include all supplies to enable the equipment to function effectively with the exception Suction and CPM. Such exception supplies will be billed at *.

3. If item is rented, rates include repair and maintenance costs.


* Confidential Treatment Requested.


EXHIBIT A

GATEKEEPER PROGRAM ATTACHMENT - FEE FOR SERVICE

REIMBURSEMENT FOR OTHER SERVICES

RATE AREA DESIGNATIONS:

 

STATE

  

RATE AREA

  

RATE DESIGNATION

Alabama

   *    *

Alaska

   *    *

Arizona

   *    *

Arkansas

   *    *

California

   *    *

Colorado

   *    *

Connecticut

   *    *

Delaware

   *    *

District of Columbia

   *    *

Florida

   *    *

Georgia

   *    *

Hawaii

   *    *

Idaho

   *    *

Illinois

   *    *

Indiana

   *    *

Iowa

   *    *

Kansas

   *    *

Kentucky

   *    *

Louisiana

   *    *

Maine

   *    *

Maryland

   *    *

Massachusetts

   *    *

Michigan

   *    *

Minnesota

   *    *

Mississippi

   *    *

Missouri

   *    *

Montana

   *    *

Nebraska

   *    *

Nevada

   *    *

New Hampshire

   *    *

New Jersey

   *    *

New Mexico

   *    *

New York

   *    *

North Carolina

   *    *

North Dakota

   *    *

Ohio

   *    *

Oklahoma

   *    *

Oregon

   *    *

Pennsylvania

   *    *

Rhode Island

   *    *

South Carolina

   *    *

South Dakota

   *    *

Tennessee

   *    *

Texas

   *    *

Utah

   *    *

Vermont

   *    *

Virginia

   *    *

Washington

   *    *

West Virginia

   *    *

Wisconsin

   *    *

Wyoming

   *    *

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


TRADITIONAL HOME HEALTH FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATE

GATEKEEPER RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

The following Traditional Home Health Services have both Visit and Hourly rates.

 

Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 apply   

Area 1

   Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

HOME HEALTH AIDE

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

LVN/LPN - HIGH TECH

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC HIGH TECH RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC LVN/LPN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

PEDIATRIC RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH INFUSION

   *    *    *    *    *    *

RN HIGH TECH OTHER

   *    *    *    *    *    *

The following Traditional Home Health Services have Visit only rates.

 

Notes 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

DIABETIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

DIETITIAN

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHLEBOTOMIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHOTOTHERAPY PACKAGE SERVICE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

REHABILITATION NURSE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN ASSESSMENT, INITIAL

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

RN SKILLED NURSING VISIT-EXTENSIVE

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

SPEECH THERAPIST

   *    N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A

The following Traditional Home Health Service has Hourly only rates.

 

Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
     Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour    Visit    Hour

HOMEMAKER

   N/A    *    N/A    *    N/A    *

* Confidential Treatment Requested.

  

The following Traditional Home Health Service is priced on a Per Diem basis.

 

                 
Notes 3, 4 and 5 apply    Area 1    Area 2    Area 3
          Per Diem         Per Diem         Per Diem

COMPANION/LIVE IN

      *       *       *

NOTES:

 

1. Visits are defined as two (2) hours or less in duration (EXCEPT MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH VISITS, which have no maximum duration).

 

2. Hourly rate for visits exceeding two (2) hours in duration, starting with hour 3.

 

3. CIGNA does not reimburse for travel time, weekend, holiday or evening differentials.

 

4. Above prices have no exclusions.

 

5. All services not listed above will be billed at * until rates are mutually established and become part of the fee schedule.

 

6. RN High Tech Infusion visit and hourly utilization/costs to be reported with HIT.

 

7. Respiratory Therapist visit utilization/costs to be reported with HME/RT.

 

8. Diabetic Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse and Rehabilitation Nurse assume specialty certification which is not readily available in the home care environment. Use requires special coordination.

 

9. There shall a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Health Services of *.

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


HOME INFUSION RATES

GATEKEEPER RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 - JANUARY 31. 2008

The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP (if applicable), and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies

 

    

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Per Diem

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Dispensing Fee

  

Primary or

Multiple Therapy
Drug Discount off AWP

Ancillary Drugs

      *    *

Biological Response Modifiers

      *    *

Cardiac (Inotropic) Therapy

   *       *

Chelation Therapy

   *       *

Chemotherapy

   *       *

Enteral Therapy

   *       *

Enzyme Therapy

   *       *

Growth Hormone

      *    *

IV Immune Globulin

   *       *

Other Injectable Therapies

      *    *

Other Infusion Therapies

   *       *

Pain Management Therapy

   *       *

Steroid Therapy

   *       *

Thrombolytic (Anticoagulation) Therapy

   *       *

Synagis

      *    *

Remodulin Therapy

         *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates EXCLUDE drugs. Drugs are priced as a percentage discount off AWP, and there IS a price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
     Per Diem         Drug Discount Off
AWP

Anti-Infectives - Primary Anti-Infective

   *       *

Anti-Infectives - Multiple Anti-Infective

   *       *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rate EXCLUDES drugs. Drugs are priced per vial, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple anti-infective therapies
     Primary or
Multiple Therapy
Per Diem
        Cost of Drug

Flolan Therapy

   *      

Flolan 0.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan 1.5 mg vial

         *

Flolan diluent vial

         *
The following Home Infusion Therapy service rates INCLUDE drugs, and there is NO price difference between primary and multiple therapies
     Primary or
Multiple Therapy
Per Diem
         

Enteral Therapy

   *      

Hydration Therapy

   *      

Total Parenteral Nutrition

   *      
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 2: HOME INFUSION HMO/FLEX FEE-FOR-SERVICE THERAPY RATES

NOTES:

 

1.      Per Diems EXCLUDING drugs include all costs related to the therapy except the cost of drugs, including but not limited to facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

2.      Per Diems INCLUDING drugs include ALL costs - including but not limited to cost of drugs, facility overhead, supplies, delivery, professional labor including compounding and monitoring, all nursing required, maintenance of specialized catheters, equipment/patient supplies, disposables, pumps, general and administrative expenses, etc.

 

3.      "DISPENSING FEE" is defined as per each time the drug is dispensed by the home infusion provider.

 

4.      "PER DIEM" costs are the same for primary or multiple treatments for all drug categories, except ANTI-INFECTIVES.

 

5.      The per diem rate shall only be charged for those days the Participant receives medication.

 

6.      For home infusion pharmaceuticals not listed on fee schedule, * will apply.

 

7.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Home Infusion Therapy of *.

 

8.      There shall be a ceiling for annual inflation increases in Medications under *.

 

9.      All Medications are subject to MAC pricing, where applicable.

The following are for the stated item ONLY. Unless otherwise noted, nursing, supplies, etc. are NOT included.

Blood Transfusion per Unit (Tubing, Filters)

         *

Catheter Care Per Diem

         *

Midline Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

PICC Line Insertion (Catheter & Supplies)

         *

Blood Product

         *
SCHEDULE 2A, PAGE 3: HOME INFUSION THERAPY HMO/FLEX FEE-FOR-SERVICE RATES
Factor Concentrates         
          Vial price    Unit Price
Factor VII         

Novoseven 1200MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven 4800MCG Vial

      *   

Novoseven in 1200MCG or 4800MCG QTY

         *
Factor VIII (Recombinant)         

Recombinate

         *

Kogenate or Helixate

         *

Bioclate

         *

Helixate FS

         *

Kogenate FS

         *

Refacto

         *

Advate

         *
Factor VIII (Monoclonal)         

Hemofil-M or A. R. C. Method M

         *

Monoclate P

         *

Monarc-M

         *
Factor VIII (Other)         

Koate

         *

Humate

         *

Alphanate SDHT

         *
Factor IX (Recombinant)         

BeneFix

         *
Factor IX (Monoclonal/High Purity)         

Mononine

         *

Alphanine

         *
Factor IX (Other)         

Konyne - 80

         *

Proplex T

         *

Bebulin

         *

Profilnine SD

         *
Anti-Inhibitor Complex         

Autoplex-T

         *

Feiba-VH

         *

Hyate-C

         *
HEMOSTATIC AGENTS         

DDAVP - 10ml vial

         *

Stimate - 2.5ml vial

         *
Above rates include all necessary ancillary supplies and waste disposal unit; 24-hour on-call clinical support; home infusion monitoring system; product delivery nationwide; patient training, education, and evaluation

* Confidential Treatment Requested.


DME / HME RESPIRATORY RATES:

GATEKEEPER RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 - JANUARY 31. 2009

 

CAT

 

TYPE

 

HCPCS
CODE

  

CHC
CODE

  

CareCentrix
Code

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PURCHASE
PRICE

  

RENTAL
PRICE

  

DAILY
PRICE

HME

    A4230    A4230       Infusion set for external insulin pump, non-needle cannula Type    *      

HME

    A4231    A4231       Infusion set for external insulin pump, needle type    *      

HME

    A4232    A4232       Reservoir/Syringe with needle for external insulin pump    *      

HME

    A4632    A4632       Replacement battery for external insulin pump, any type, each    *      

HME

    A5119    A5119       Skin Barrier, wipes, box per 50    *      

HME

    A6257    A6257       Transparent film/dressing    *      

HME

  INSULPP   E0784    E0784    2158    PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, MINIMED, INSULIN    *      

HME

  INSULPP   E0784    E0784    6771    PUMP (E0784), INSULIN EXT INFUSION DISETRONICS OR OTHER    *      

HME

  INSULPP   E0784    E0784    7704    PUMP, EXT INFUSION, DANA DIABECARE, INSULIN (E0784)    *      

HME

  INSULPP   E0784    E0784    7731    PUMP, EXT INFUSION, ANIMAS, INSULIN (E0784)    *      

HME

  INSULPP   E0784    E0784    7773    PUMP (E0784), EXT AMBULATORY INFUSION, DELTEC, INSULIN    *      

HME

  OTHER   E0746    DM570    2109    ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG) (E0746), BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE    *    *   

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2125    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE          *

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2857    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, HAND          *

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2858    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, SHOULDER          *

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2859    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ANKLE          *

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2860    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, ELBOW          *

HME

  OTHER   E0935    E0935    2861    PASSIVE MOTION (E0935) EXERCISE DEVICE, WRIST          *

HME

  OTHER   E1300    DM570    2062    WHIRLPOOL (E1300), PORT (OVERTUB TYPE)    *      

HME

  OTHER   E1310    DM570    2061    WHIRLPOOL (E1399), NON-PORT (BUILT-IN TYPE)    *      

HME

  OTHER   E1399    E1399    2327    DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIP (E1399), MISCELLANEOUS    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747    DM570    6875    STIMULATOR, OSTEOGENIC, ULTRASOUND    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747    DM570    8386    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, EBI    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747    DM570    8387    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOFIX    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0747    DM570    8388    STIMULATOR (E0747), OSTEOGENIC, NON-INVASIVE, ORTHOLOGIC    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748    DM570    2124    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL APPLICATIONS    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748    DM570    8389    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, EBI    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748    DM570    8390    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOFIX    *      

HME

  STIM_BO   E0748    DM570    8391    STIMULATOR (E0748), OSTEOGENIC NON-INVASIVE, SPINAL, ORTHOLOGIC    *      

HME

  WDSUCT   K0538    DM570    6873    WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0538)          *

HME

  WDSUCT   K0539    DM570    7914    DRESSING SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0539)    *      

HME

  WDSUCT   K0540    DM570    7915    CANISTER SET, FOR WOUND SUCTION DEVICE (K0540)    *      
The following may be charged under extraordinary circumstances:

HME

  SUP   E1399    E1399    4551    LABOR/SERVICE/SHIPPING CHARGES    *      

HME

  SUP   E1399    E1399    2731    SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES    *      
The following may be charged if over and above routine on rental equipment:

RESP

  EQUIP   E1350    E1350    2382    REPAIR OR NON-ROUTINE (E1350) SERVICE REQUIRING SKILL OF A TECH    *      

HME

  SUP   E1399    E1399    4552    MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES    *       *

NOTES:

1. Whether rental or purchase, rates include all shipping, labor and set-up.

2. If item is rented, rates include all supplies to enable the equipment to function effectively with the exception Suction and CPM. Such exception supplies will be billed at *.

3. If item is rented, rates include repair and maintenance costs.


* Confidential Treatment Requested.


EXHIBIT A

HMO PROGRAM ATTACHMENT - CAPITATION

SCHEDULE OF CAPITATION RATES

CAPITATION RATES EFFECTIVE 2/1/07 - 1/31/08

These are the capitation rates that apply to services rendered to Patient Panel Participants enrolled in HMO Programs. An "HMO Program" means a non-governmental, fully insured HMO or Point of Service product that is underwritten based on a community rating methodology (i.e. community rating, community rating by class, adjusted community rating by class).

 

    

Gentiva
HomeHealth,
Infusion,

DME/HME
Capitation Rates
PMPM

All Commercial HMO Program Capitated Affiliates

   *

Capitation Rate Compensation Terms

The following rates are established for the provision of Home Care Services rendered to Program Participants covered under the HMO and Gatekeeper plans:

 

February 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007

  $ * per member per month

February 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008

  $ * per member per month

February 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009

  $ * per member per month

The capitation rate listed above will be allocated between HMO and Gatekeeper Program participants in accordance with established business practices. On or about December 1 of each year, the parties shall reconcile the allocation and settle any payment difference no later than December 31 of each calendar year.

If an outlier calculation for * demonstrates a patient per thousand (PPK) increase in excess of *, (* ppk), then MCA reserves the right to propose an * pmpm outlier adjustment. CIGNA may elect to accept this adjustment or * from this agreement.


* Confidential Treatment Requested.


EXHIBIT A

GATEKEEPER PROGRAM ATTACHMENT - CAPITATION

SCHEDULE OF CAPITATION RATES

CAPITATION RATES EFFECTIVE 2/1/07 - 1/31/08

These are the capitation rates that apply to services rendered to Patient Panel Participants enrolled in Gatekeeper Programs. A "Gatekeeper Program" means (i) a product that includes fully insured Standard HMO, Point of Service, or Gatekeeper PPO benefits and which is underwritten by a licensed insurance company based on an experience rating methodology, or (ii) a self funded product which includes Standard HMO, Point of Service, or Gatekeeper PPO benefits. This definition includes, but is not limited to, Participants covered under FlexCare plans insured/administered by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

 

    

Gentiva
HomeHealth,
Infusion,

DME/HME
Capitation Rates
PMPM

All Gatekeeper (FlexCare) Capitated Affiliates

   *

Capitation Rate Compensation Terms

The following rates are established for the provision of Home Care Services rendered to Program Participants covered under the HMO and Gatekeeper plans:

 

February 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007

  $ * per member per month

February 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008

  $ * per member per month

February 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009

  $ * per member per month

The capitation rate listed above will be allocated between HMO and Gatekeeper Program participants in accordance with established business practices. On or about December 1 of each year, the parties shall reconcile the allocation and settle any payment difference no later than December 31 of each calendar year.

If an outlier calculation for * demonstrates a patient per thousand (PPK) increase in excess of *, ( * ppk), then MCA reserves the right to propose an * pmpm outlier adjustment. CIGNA may elect to accept this adjustment or * from this agreement.


* Confidential Treatment Requested.
EX-31.1 3 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ronald A. Malone, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gentiva Health Services, Inc.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 11, 2007

 

/s/ Ronald A. Malone
Ronald A. Malone
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 4 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, John R. Potapchuk, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gentiva Health Services, Inc.;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 11, 2007

 

/s/ John R. Potapchuk
John R. Potapchuk

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-32.1 5 dex321.htm CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Furnished (but not filed) as an exhibit to the periodic report identified in the Certification.

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 1, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Ronald A. Malone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 11, 2007     /s/ Ronald A. Malone
    Ronald A. Malone
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EX-32.2 6 dex322.htm CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Furnished (but not filed) as an exhibit to the periodic report identified in the Certification.

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 1, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, John R. Potapchuk, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 11, 2007     /s/ John R. Potapchuk
    John R. Potapchuk
   

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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