LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. is a leading hospital company focused on providing healthcare services in non-urban communities in 18 states. Of the Company’s 47 continuing operations hospitals, 44 are in communities where LifePoint Hospitals is the sole community hospital provider.

LifePoint Hospitals’ non-urban operating strategy offers continued operational improvement by focusing on five guiding principles: delivering compassionate, high quality patient care; supporting physicians; creating an outstanding environment for employees; providing unmatched community value; and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, LifePoint Hospitals is affiliated with approximately 21,000 employees. More information about LifePoint Hospitals can be found on its website, www.lifepointhospitals.com.