Aveanna CEO Jeff Shaner: Medicaid uncertainty detrimental to markets

Aveanna CEO Jeff Shaner: Medicaid uncertainty detrimental to markets 
Home Health Care News; by Audrie Martin; 4/16/25 
Earlier this month, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) announced plans to acquire Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care for $75 million. ... This expands Aveanna’s private-duty services, home health and hospice care, and medical solutions in 27 states. ... Home Health Care News spoke with Aveanna CEO Jeff Shaner about this acquisition, future M&A plans, the impact of potential Medicaid cuts and the value of home-based care. ... Shaner: Regarding the broader M&A strategy, I would say M&A is not our core strategy; caring for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients remains our core mission. However, enhancing our growth profile through add-on acquisition strategies, primarily in our Medicaid business, private-duty service business like Thrive, and home health and hospice businesses, is our focus in 2025 and 2026. ... However, the uncertainty regarding Medicaid and federal funding prompts us to reconsider any long-term investments and ensure we have strategically contemplated the reasons for such investments.