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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 24, 2001
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware 001-15925 13-3893191
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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155 Franklin Road, Suite 400
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 373-9600
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 24, 2001, Community Health Systems, Inc. announced operating results
for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2001.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release of Community Health Systems, Inc. dated October 24, 2001
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 24, 2001 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Wayne T. Smith
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Wayne T. Smith
Chairman of the Board
President and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
By: /s/ W. Larry Cash
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W. Larry Cash
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
By: /s/ T. Mark Buford
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T. Mark Buford
Vice President and Corporate Controller
(principal accounting officer)
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Index to Exhibits Filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K Dated October 24,
2001
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2001
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