Chemed Corporation Announces the Retirement of Timothy S. O’Toole
Known for his innovative and aggressive leadership, Tim led the company to unprecedented economic growth while maintaining the highest quality level of end-of-life care for our patients and their families.
VITAS is owned by
“I can’t think of a better person to have been in charge of VITAS during
the last 12 years,” said
Under Tim’s leadership, VITAS significantly increased the number of patients it serves and expanded the company’s geographic reach. Under his direction, VITAS launched the company’s first consumer-directed advertising campaigns designed to increase awareness of hospice, particularly in traditionally underserved communities; and developed specialized programs for veterans. He also developed strategic partnerships with national health insurance companies and a wide variety of healthcare leaders, all in an effort to increase opportunities to deliver end-of-life care to more patients and families nationwide.
Tim joined
VITAS Chief Operating Officer
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation's largest provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation’s leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services.
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Chemed Corporation
Sherri L. Warner, 513-762-6683