Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]

Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates

2. Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $29.4 million and $30.7 million, respectively, of investments in and advances to nonconsolidated affiliates included in Other long-term assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments in and advances to nonconsolidated affiliates represent our investments in 15 partially owned subsidiaries, of which 11 are general or limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or joint ventures in which HealthSouth or one of its subsidiaries is a general or limited partner, managing member, member, or venturer, as applicable. We do not control these affiliates, but have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of certain of these affiliates. Our ownership percentages in these affiliates range from approximately 1% to 51%. We account for these investments using the cost and equity methods of accounting.

The following summarizes the combined results of operations of our equity method affiliates (on a 100% basis, in millions):

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Net operating revenues	$	22.4		$	19.4		$	64.0		$	59.7
Operating expenses		(13.3	)		(12.7	)		(39.1	)		(38.7	)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		7.0			5.3			19.6			17.1
Net income		7.0			5.3			19.6			17.1