UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)July 27 , 2004 (July 27, 2004)

VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE | | 333-71934 | | 62-1698183 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification Number) |
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20 Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 100, Nashville, Tennessee | | 37215 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code(615) 665-6000
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Item 5. | Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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| On July 27, 2004, Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. announced that it commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of its $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9 3/ 4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 922036AB4). A copy of the press release, dated July 27, 2004, announcing the commencement of such tender offer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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Item 7. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (c) | Exhibits. |
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| | 99.1 | Press Release dated July 27, 2004. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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DATE: | July 27, 2004 | VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. |
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| | BY:/s/ James H. Spalding |
| | James H. Spalding |
| | Senior Vice President, Assistant |
| | General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
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VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. |
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Exhibit No. | | Subject Matter |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated July 27, 2004. |