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Article: LifePoint Hospitals Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results.
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- October 26, 2004
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004.
In commenting on the third quarter results, Kenneth C. Donahey, president and chief executive officer of LifePoint Hospitals, said, "The third quarter of 2004 was indeed a very exciting time for LifePoint Hospitals. During the quarter, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the purchase of Province Healthcare Company (NYSE: PRV). Upon completion of this transaction, the combined company will operate 51 hospitals, with 48 being in markets where the combined company will be the sole hospital provider in ...