LHC GROUP, INC. (NASDAQ:LHCG) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain OfficersItem 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 18, 2017, Christopher S. Shackelton, a member of our Board of Directors and our Audit and Corporate Development Committees, tendered his resignation from the board and its committees effective on August 18, 2017 to focus his efforts on other business enterprises. Mr. Shackelton's resignation is not due to any disagreements with us on any of our operations, policies or practices. The company appreciates the positive contributions Mr. Shackelton has made during his service on the Board and wishes him continued success.
As a result of Mr. Shackelton's resignation, Mr. Dan S. Wilford has been appointed to the Audit Committee until his replacement is appointed. Mr. Wilford served as a member of the Audit Committee from 2013 to 2016.
About LHC GROUP, INC. (NASDAQ:LHCG)
LHC Group, Inc. is a holding company. The Company provides post-acute healthcare services to patients through its home nursing agencies, community-based services agencies and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs). The Company operates through four segments: home health services, hospice services, community-based services and facility-based services. Through its home health services segment, the Company offers a range of services, including skilled nursing, medically-oriented social services, and physical, occupational and speech therapy. Through its hospice services segment, the Company offers a range of services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, inpatient and respite care, homemaker services and counseling. The Company’s community-based service operations offer a range of services to patients in their home or in a medical facility. The Company provides facility-based services principally through its LTACHs.
