CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (10,936)	$ 117,699	$ 210,166
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Comprehensive (loss) income	(10,936)	117,699	210,166
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	1,189	910	(1,094)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Amedisys, Inc.	$ (9,747)	$ 118,609	$ 209,072