“… The pro-forma business with AFAM still leads the patient satisfaction survey.”.“LHCG (both standalone & pro forma) … significantly outperformed the industry …”.“LHCG (standalone) continues to lead the stars performance on both quality and patient satisfaction categories nationally …”.LHC Group and Almost Family finalized their merger on April 1, 2018, with the new company now operating under one name – LHC Group. In analyzing the Q1 2018 ratings, Jefferies separated LHC Group’s results based on its previous standalone businesses from its pro forma star ratings based on the recently closed merger with Almost Family (AFAM). Jefferies, a New York-based global investment bank and institutional securities firm that provides financial advisory services, also noted that LHC Group “significantly outperformed the industry in the percentage of their facilities rating four stars and above.” In an independent analysis report also released in April, Jefferies Group LLC remarked that LHC Group is one of a few companies that “continues to shine” and “to outperform in care quality and patient satisfaction.” Excluding recent transactions, LHC Group’s 195 providers operate 310 in-home healthcare locations throughout the nation.40 providers earned five stars in both categories.112 providers earned a five-star rating – the highest possible score – in at least one category.146 providers earned four stars or better in both categories.192 of LHC Group’s 195 in-home healthcare providers – 98 percent – earned a four-star rating or better in at least one category.LHC Group’s Q1 2018 ratings achievements include: LHC Group’s April patient satisfaction score was 4.32, compared to the industry average of 3.70. This compares favorably with a national average that has been within a range of 3.25 to 3.28 for the last five quarters. LHC Group achieved a quality score of 4.68 in the April report – an improvement over its 4.55 score in the January report. On a standalone basis (excluding recent transactions), LHC Group providers beat the national averages by a significant margin. – LHC Group, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: LHCG) quality and patient satisfaction ratings once again outperformed national averages and industry peers – according to the latest Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System results released in April 2018. Industry analysts note that company’s performance “continues to shine”