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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 15, 2000
AMEDISYS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
0-24260 11-3131700
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11100 Mead Road, Suite 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(225) 292-2031
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 15, 2000, Amedisys, Inc., "the Company"
issued a press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to
announce the third quarter and nine month financial results
for the period ended September 30, 2000.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not inapplicable.
(c) Exhibit
No. Page
99.1 (i) Press Release dated November 15, 2000
announcing third quarter and nine month
financial results for the period ended
September 30, 2000 ............................ A-1
(i) Filed herewith.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S
Not applicable.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
AMEDISYS, INC.
By: /s/ John M. Joffrion
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John M. Joffrion
Senior Vice President of Finance
Principal Accounting and Financial Officer
DATE: November 15, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated November 15, 2000 announcing third quarter and
nine month financial results for the period ended September 30, 2000
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