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Encompass Health shares details from their earnings call for the second quarter of 2026.

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Encompass Health reported growth in sales and two profit measures, raised its 2026 forecast, and described strong demand. It warned that rules, patient numbers, unpaid bills, and costs could change results, but the reported gains support a stronger outlook.

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More patients seeking inpatient rehabilitation and planned hospital openings give Encompass Health room to serve that demand. Lower premium labor costs and successful appeals against coverage denials also support its business. Rules, patient numbers, unpaid bills, and costs could still change results, but the reported growth and higher forecast carry more weight.

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