American HomePatient Renews and Expands Networking Contract with AT&T

American HomePatient Renews and Expands Networking Contract with AT&T

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- American HomePatient Inc. (AHOM), one of the nation's largest home healthcare providers, has contracted with AT&T for a high-speed networking solution that connects its 280 facilities throughout the United States. AHOM's facilities provide home healthcare products and services, patient assessment and education, and clinical expertise.

The three-year contract renews and expands an existing relationship between the companies. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

With the new contract, AT&T will provide AHOM with increased bandwidth to support a corporate intranet and the ability for remote sites to access applications that were previously available only at the AHOM headquarters.

"American HomePatient relies on the speed and reliability of AT&T's network to support the company's national business operations," said Clarence Heard, Director of Information Services for American HomePatient. "AT&T has supported us for several years and we are looking forward to continuing our successful relationship."

About AT&T

For more than 125 years, AT&T (NYSE "T") has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services.

About American HomePatient

American HomePatient, Inc. is one of the nation's largest home healthcare providers with 280 centers in 35 states. Its product and service offerings include respiratory services, infusion therapy, parenteral and enteral nutrition, and medical equipment for patients in their home.

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