EXHIBIT 23.2

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
33-42895, No. 33-42899, No. 33-42908, No. 33-42909, No. 333-04615, No.
333-33336, No. 333-70948 and No. 333-103510 on Form S-8 of American Healthways,
Inc. of our report dated October 16, 2002 appearing in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of American Healthways, Inc. for the year ended August 31, 2003.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Nashville, Tennessee
November 20, 2003