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The Shuman Law Firm Investigates Gentiva Health Services, Inc.

^{Published on 2010-07-16 13:00:49 - Market Wire}
 

BOULDER, Colo.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The Shuman Law Firm today announced that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by certain officers and directors at Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (aGentivaa or the aCompanya) (NASDAQ: GTIV). Gentiva provides comprehensive home health services.

The investigation concerns allegations that the Company has been taking advantage of the Medicare reimbursement system by increasing the number of in-home therapy visits to their clients, some of which were allegedly not medically necessary in order to meet payment escalators under previous Medicare rules. The investigation also follows the Companya™s July 13, 2010 announcement that the SEC has asked them to preserve all documents related to Medicare billing practices.

If you currently own shares of Gentiva and are interested in discussing your rights as a shareholder, or have information relating to this investigation, please contact Kip B. Shuman or Rusty E. Glenn toll-free at 866-974-8626 or email Mr. Shuman at [ kip@shumanlawfirm.com ] or Mr. Glenn at [ rusty@shumanlawfirm.com ].

The Shuman Law Firm represents investors throughout the nation, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative actions.