AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 11, 1998
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
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                                    FORM 10
 
                  GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
   PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
                            LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS LLC
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
              DELAWARE                                 62-1762163
   (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF        (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
   INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
 
          4525 HARDING ROAD                               37205
        NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE                           (ZIP CODE)
   (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
              OFFICES)
 
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (615) 344-2000
 
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
 
         TITLE OF EACH CLASS                 NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
         TO BE SO REGISTERED                 EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED
 
 
    COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE                 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
 
 
   PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS               NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
 
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
 
                                      NONE
 
                COPIES OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
 
       MORTON A. PIERCE, ESQ.                WILLIAM F. CARPENTER III, ESQ.
        DEWEY BALLANTINE LLP                      SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 
     1301 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS                   AND GENERAL COUNSEL
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019-6092                LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS LLC
           (212) 259-8000                           4525 HARDING ROAD
                                               NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37205
 
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LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS LLC
 
INFORMATION INCLUDED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND INCORPORATED IN FORM 10 BY
REFERENCE
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND ITEMS OF FORM 10
 
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"Summary"; "LifePoint Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations"; "LifePoint Business"; and "LifePoint
Hospitals, Inc. Index to Combined Financial Statements" in the Information
Statement dated        , 1999 annexed hereto as Exhibit 2.1 (the "Information
Statement") and such sections are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"Summary"; "LifePoint Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial
Statements"; "LifePoint Summary Financial Data"; and "LifePoint Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in
the Information Statement and such sections are incorporated herein by
reference.
 
ITEM 3. PROPERTIES.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Business--Properties" in the Information Statement and such section
is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Security Ownership by Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in
the Information Statement and such section is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"LifePoint Management" and "LifePoint Description of Capital Stock--Limited
Liability and Indemnification Provisions" in the Information Statement and such
sections are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Management--Executive Compensation" in the Information Statement and
such section is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"Summary"; "The Distribution"; and "Arrangements Among Columbia/HCA, LifePoint
and Triad Relating to the Distribution" in the Information Statement and such
sections are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Business--Legal Proceedings" in the Information Statement and such
section is incorporated herein by reference.
 
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ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
       RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"Summary"; "Risk Factors--Market Uncertainties With Respect to LifePoint Common
Stock and Triad Common Stock"; "The Distribution--Market for LifePoint Common
Stock and Triad Common Stock"; and "Dividend Policy--LifePoint"; in the
Information Statement and such sections are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
 
  This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections "Risk
Factors--Anti-Takeover Provisions"; "LifePoint Description of Capital Stock";
and "The Distribution--Market for LifePoint Common Stock and Triad Common
Stock" in the Information Statement and such sections are incorporated herein
by reference.
 
ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Description of Capital Stock--Limited Liability and Indemnification
Provisions" in the Information Statement and such section is incorporated
herein by reference.
 
ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
 
  The information required by this item is contained under the sections
"Summary"; "LifePoint Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial
Statements"; "LifePoint Selected Financial Data"; "LifePoint Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"; and
"LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Index to Combined Financial Statements" in the
Information Statement and such sections are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
 
  This item is not applicable.
 
ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
  (a) The information required by this item is contained under the section
"LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Index to Combined Financial Statements" in the
Information Statement and such section is incorporated herein by reference.
 
  (b) The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:
 


 EXHIBIT
 NUMBER                               DESCRIPTION
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  2.1    Information Statement dated as of        , 1999.
  2.2**  Form of Distribution Agreement to be entered into by and among
         Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and
         Triad Hospitals, Inc.
  3.1    Form of Certificate of Incorporation of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. to
         be in effect on the distribution date.

 
 
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  EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                DESCRIPTION
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  3.2      Form of By-Laws of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. to be in effect on the
           distribution date.
  4**      Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of        , 1999, between
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and    , as rights agent.
 10.1**    Form of Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement to be entered into
           by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.2**    Form of Benefits and Employment Matters Agreement to be entered into
           by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.3**    Form of Insurance Allocation and Administration Agreement to be
           entered into by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation,
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.4**    Form of Group Purchasing Member Agreement to be entered into by and
           between Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation and LifePoint Hospitals,
           Inc.
 10.5**    Form of Transitional Services Agreement to be entered into by and
           between Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation and LifePoint Hospitals,
           Inc.
 10.6**    Form of Computer and Data Processing Services Agreement to be
           entered into by and between Columbia Information Systems, Inc. and
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.
 10.7**    Form of Agreement to Share Telecommunications Services to be entered
           into by and between Columbia Information Systems, Inc. and LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc.
 10.8**    Form of Sub-Lease Agreement to be entered into by and between
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation.
 10.9* **  LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
 10.10* ** LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 1999 Annual Incentive Plan
 10.11* ** LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Executive Stock Purchase Plan
 21**      Subsidiaries of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. as of the distribution
           date.
 27.1      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.2      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.3      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.4      Financial Data Schedule.

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 * Compensatory plan or arrangement.
** To be filed by amendment.
 
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
  PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED
ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
 
                                          LifePoint Hospitals LLC
      
Date: December 11, 1998                       /s/ William F. Carpenter III
                                          By: _________________________________
                                              William F. Carpenter III
                                              Senior Vice President & General
                                              Counsel
 
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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 


  EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                DESCRIPTION
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  2.1      Information Statement dated as of       , 1999.
  2.2**    Form of Distribution Agreement to be entered into by and among
           Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and
           Triad Hospitals, Inc.
  3.1      Form of Certificate of Incorporation of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. to
           be in effect on the distribution date.
  3.2      Form of By-Laws of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. to be in effect on the
           distribution date.
  4**      Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of        , 1999, between
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and    , as rights agent.
 10.1**    Form of Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement to be entered into
           by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.2**    Form of Benefits and Employment Matters Agreement to be entered into
           by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.3**    Form of Insurance Allocation and Administration Agreement to be
           entered into by and among Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation,
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospitals, Inc.
 10.4**    Form of Group Purchasing Member Agreement to be entered into by and
           between Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation and LifePoint Hospitals,
           Inc.
 10.5**    Form of Transitional Services Agreement to be entered into by and
           between Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation and LifePoint Hospitals,
           Inc.
 10.6**    Form of Computer and Data Processing Services Agreement to be
           entered into by and between Columbia Information Systems, Inc. and
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.
 10.7**    Form of Agreement to Share Telecommunications Services to be entered
           into by and between Columbia Information Systems, Inc. and LifePoint
           Hospitals, Inc.
 10.8**    Form of Sub-Lease Agreement to be entered into by and between
           LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation.
 10.9* **  LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
 10.10* ** LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 1999 Annual Incentive Plan.
 10.11* ** LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Executive Stock Purchase Plan.
 21**      Subsidiaries of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. as of the distribution
           date.
 27.1      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.2      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.3      Financial Data Schedule.
 27.4      Financial Data Schedule.

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 * Compensatory plan or arrangement.
**To be filed by amendment.
 
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