Chemed (CHE) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01We face intense competition from numerous, fragmented competitors. If we do not compete effectively, our business may suffer
2. 02Our operations are subject to numerous laws and regulations, exposing us to potential claims and compliance costs that could adversely affect our business
3. 03Roto-Rooter’s loss of key management personnel or its inability to hire and retain skilled employees could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations
4. 04Roto-Rooter’s success is highly dependent on its brand reputation
5. 05VITAS is highly dependent on payments from Medicare and Medicaid. If there are changes in the rate or methods governing these payments, VITAS’ net patient service revenue and profits could be materially affected
6. 0615% to 20% of VITAS’ days of care are provided to patients who reside in nursing homes. Changes in the laws and regulations regarding payments for hospice services and “room and board” provided to VITAS’ hospice patients residing in nursing homes could reduce its net patient service revenue and profitability
7. 07If VITAS is unable to maintain relationships with existing patient referral sources or to establish new referral sources, VITAS’ growth and profitability could be adversely affected
8. 08VITAS operates in an industry that is subject to extensive government regulation and claims reviews, and changes in law and regulatory interpretations could reduce its net patient service revenue and profitability and adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations
9. 09Various state approval requirements, such as facility and professional licensure, Certificate of Need, compliance surveys and other certification or recertification requirements
10. 10Federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives could require VITAS to expend substantial sums on acquiring, implementing and supporting new information systems, which could negatively impact its profitability and cash flows
11. 11VITAS’ growth strategies may not be successful, which could adversely affect its business
12. 12VITAS’ loss of key management personnel or its inability to hire and retain skilled employees could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations
13. 13A nationwide shortage of qualified nurses and aides could adversely affect VITAS’ profitability, growth and ability to continue to provide quality, responsive hospice services to its patients as nursing and health aides’ wages and benefits increase
14. 14VITAS may not be able to compete successfully against other hospice providers, and competitive pressures may limit its ability to maintain or increase its market position, which could adversely affect its profitability, financial condition and cash flows
15. 15Changes in rates or methods of payment for VITAS’ services could adversely affect its revenues and profits
16. 16Liability claims may have an adverse effect on VITAS, and its insurance coverage may be inadequate
17. 17A successful claim in excess of the insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on VITAS. Claims, regardless of their merit or eventual outcome, also may have a material adverse effect on VITAS’ business and reputation due to the costs of litigation, diversion of management’s time and related publicity
18. 18VITAS’ success is highly dependent on its brand reputation
19. 19VITAS’ headquarters and a significant portion of its operations are in Florida
20. 20The agreements and instruments governing borrowing capacity contain restrictions and limitations that could significantly impact our ability to operate our business and adversely affect the price of our Capital Stock
21. 21We depend on our management team and the loss of their service could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations
22. 22Environmental and safety compliance costs and liabilities could increase our expenses and adversely affect our financial condition
23. 23We are subject to certain anti-takeover statutes that might make it more difficult to effect a change in control of the Company
24. 24An adverse ruling against us in certain litigation could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations
25. 25We have historically incurred debt to finance the operations of the Company
26. 26Issues associated with the actual or perceived effects of another epidemic, pandemic, or similar widespread public health concern, could adversely affect our businesses