AHP to Open Patient-Support Facility in Texas

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Responding to its growing base of
respiratory patients, American HomePatient is creating a new
facility in Longview, Texas, to provide patient support. The
facility, which is expected to open later this year, will offer
patients telephone contact to monitor their therapy and provide
ongoing support.

The company will invest more than $300,000 in improvements for a
building in Longview and hire about 70 people this year, according
to a release from the Longview Economic Development Corp. The new
facility will employ more than 200 when fully operational.

“The economic impact to the Longview area will be significant,”
said Steve Metcalf, president of the LEDCO board of directors.
“American HomePatient will invest in new equipment and facilities
in the City of Longview, Gregg County and the Longview Independent
School District. The total payroll, benefits, capital investment
and taxes paid will reach $80 million over the next ten years.”

In April, LEDCO approved a seven-year, $1.1 million performance
grant as an incentive for AHP to expand in Longview.

With 300 locations in 35 states, AHP is owned by funds managed
by Dallas-based Highland Capital Management.