BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 22, 2021)—Encompass Health Corp. announced that Barbara A. Jacobsmeyer, president, Inpatient Hospitals, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Home Health and Hospice, effective immediately. She succeeds April K. Anthony, whose previously announced departure was effective on June 18, 2021.
"Barb is a proven leader with extensive healthcare operating experience," said Mark J. Tarr, president and CEO of Encompass Health. "Supported by an award-winning culture and innovative technologies, the home health and hospice business is poised for continued success. We are confident that Barb is the right person to lead this business going forward."
"It's an honor to be named CEO of Home Health and Hospice," said Jacobsmeyer. "I look forward to building on our strong foundation developed by April and her broad and deep team. We will continue to provide high-quality, cost-effective home health care and hospice services to our patients."
Tarr will assume Jacobsmeyer's responsibilities in the inpatient hospitals business until further notice. Jacobsmeyer will continue to report to Tarr.
Jacobsmeyer was named executive vice president of operations, now titled as president, Inpatient Hospitals, on Dec. 29, 2016. She joined Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, in 2007, serving as president of HealthSouth's central region from 2012–2016 and as chief executive officer of the Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Louis, a partnership of BJC HealthCare and HealthSouth, from 2007–2012. Prior to joining HealthSouth, Jacobsmeyer served as chief operating officer for Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
She received her bachelor's degree in physical therapy from St. Louis University and her master's degree in health services management from Webster University.
The Encompass Health board of director's review of strategic alternatives for the home health and hospice business, announced on Dec. 9, 2020, is well underway. Encompass Health expects to provide an update on the status of this process in connection with its second quarter earnings release in late July 2021.
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