Shares of Amedisys (AMED) are lower after its home healthcare competitors LHC Group (LHCG) and Almost Family (AFAM) announced an all-stock merger. LHC will own 60% of the new company. Shares of Amedisys are down 5% to $53.65 in morning trading while Almost Family is up 9% to $57.50. LHC is lower by 5% to $63.40.