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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.3


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
American Healthways, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated July 27, 2001,
relating to the financial statements of CareSteps.com, Inc. as of August 31,
2000 and for the period from December 7, 1999 (date of incorporation) to August
31, 2000, included in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of American Healthways,
Inc. dated August 21, 2001.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Nashville, Tennessee

October 3, 2001