The deal is expected to close April 30 and would give Amedisys access to 31,000 Medicare and Medicare Advantage enrollees.

With COVID-19 vaccinations gaining momentum, some groups are betting their members will want to get together in person—with masks and plenty of space—as early as June.

Statewide, four hospitals have reached 100% bed capacity and 15 more have exceeded 90%, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Long-term care associations are calling for the federal government to prioritize the vaccination of long-term care residents and staff after federal regulators suggested temporarily halting use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns about blood clots.