U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 7, 2004

AMEDISYS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
0-24260	11-3131700
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11100 Mead Road, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(225) 292-2031
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On September 7, 2004, Amedisys, Inc., issued a press release announcing the acquisition of Freedom Home Health in Virginia.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

Not applicable

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

Not applicable

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated September 7, 2004 announcing the acquisition of Freedom Home Health in Virginia.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

AMEDISYS, INC.
By:	/s/ Gregory H. Browne
Gregory H. Browne Chief Financial Officer
DATE: September 9, 2004