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Vitas Healthcare Corporation
 PROFILE
Vitas Healthcare is one of the US's largest providers of hospice services, serving more than 42,000 patients per year in seven states. Founded in 1978, the company provides patient care in homes and in long-term, assisted-living, and inpatient facilities. Its care teams provide nursing, physician, home health aide, and medical social work services, as well as pain medication, family counseling, specialized therapies, home medical equipment, and volunteer services. Most of Vitas' patients require hospice services for less than six months. The company withdrew an IPO planned for 1999.

 COMPETITION
Carondelet Health System (dossier)
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
1998 Sales (mil.): 250.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 11.1%
Employees: 3,000
Revenue per employee: $83,333.33

 KEY PEOPLE
• Hugh A. Westbrook
    CEO
• David A. Wester
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
100 S. Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 1500
Miami, FL 33131
US
Phone: 305-374-4143
Fax: 305-350-6797
Online: Web Site

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