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.