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New Facility Opening: Encompass Health Corporation has opened the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake Worth in Florida, featuring 50 beds and advanced rehabilitation technologies to assist patients recovering from complex medical issues.

Comprehensive Care Model: The hospital employs an interdisciplinary care model, providing tailored treatment plans that include a minimum of three hours of therapy five days a week, 24/7 nursing care, and physician oversight to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.

Expansion Plans: EHC is expanding its presence in Florida, marking its 26th location in the state, and plans to open seven new hospitals and add beds to existing facilities in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for rehabilitation services.

Financial Performance: EHC's net operating revenues increased by 10.6% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2025, with its stock gaining 23.3% year-to-date, outperforming the industry average growth of 10.3%.

Earnings Performance: Veracyte, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 51 cents per share, a 54.5% increase from the previous year, surpassing estimates by 59.4%. Revenues rose 13.8% year over year to $131.9 million, exceeding expectations by 5.5%.

Testing Revenue Growth: Testing revenues increased by 17% year over year to $127.8 million, driven by significant growth in Decipher and Afirma tests. The company also reported a 19% rise in testing volume.

Financial Guidance Update: Veracyte raised its full-year 2025 testing revenue guidance to $484-$487 million and total revenue guidance to $506-$510 million, indicating strong anticipated growth despite a decline in biopharmaceutical revenues.

Market Position and Developments: The company launched the Afirma v2 transcriptome and completed enrollment for the NIGHTINGALE clinical trial, maintaining a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and showing optimism among investors due to margin expansion.

Earnings Performance: Pediatrix Medical Group reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of 67 cents, exceeding estimates by 45.7% and showing a 52.3% year-over-year increase, despite a 3.6% decline in net revenues to $492.9 million.

Revenue and Expense Insights: Same-unit revenues grew by 8% year over year, driven by improved patient acuity and collection activity, while total operating expenses decreased by 11% due to lower salaries and restructuring costs.

Financial Position: The company ended the quarter with $340.1 million in cash, a 47.9% increase from the previous year, and total debt decreased by 2.5% to $602.5 million, indicating a stronger financial position.

Future Projections: Management raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $270-$290 million for 2025, with net income estimates also increased to between $155.90 million and $170.50 million, reflecting positive growth expectations.