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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF QUORUM HEALTH GROUP,
INC. EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30,
2000 AND THE AUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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