Encompass Health Corp 8-K/A

What Happened Encompass Health Corporation filed an amended Current Report on Form 8-K (Item 5.02) dated February 20, 2026 to supplement an earlier 8-K about a board appointment. The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Cain A. Hayes as a director on January 30, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Board assigned Mr. Hayes to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Compliance and Quality of Care Committee.

Key Details

• Filing: Amended Current Report on Form 8-K (Item 5.02), filed February 20, 2026 (original 8-K filed February 2, 2026).
• Director appointed: Cain A. Hayes; Board approval date: January 30, 2026.
• Committee assignments: Compensation and Human Capital Committee; Compliance and Quality of Care Committee (assigned February 19, 2026).
• Report signed by Patrick Darby, Executive VP, General Counsel and Secretary.

Why It Matters Board composition and committee assignments affect corporate oversight of pay, talent, compliance and quality of care—areas important to Encompass Health’s operations and governance. This filing informs investors about a new director and the governance roles he will fill, which can influence oversight of executive compensation, human capital policies, and clinical/quality matters. No financial results or other management changes were reported in this filing.