EXHIBIT 99.2

                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                               CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                      YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2002, 2001 AND 2000



                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                                                        CONTENTS



                                                                            
           INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT                                        3


           CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                Balance sheets                                                 4

                Statements of operations and changes in net assets             5

                Statements of cash flows                                       7

                Notes to consolidated financial statements                     8



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[BDO LETTERHEAD]

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Trustees at
Baptist Health System

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Baptist Health
System (the "System"), a Texas nonprofit corporation, as of August 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000 and the related consolidated statements of operations and changes
in net assets and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the System's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the System has suffered
recurring losses from operations, causing non-compliance with certain financial
covenants relating to the outstanding bonds. Although the System obtained
waivers for current defaults, it does not expect to meet certain financial
covenants in the future unless it can refinance or significantly extend the
maturity date and repayment provisions of the real estate lease obligation due
July 2004 or sell the property and repay the lease. Management's plans in regard
to these matters are also described in Note 2.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Baptist Health
System at August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, certain errors
resulting in overstatement of previously reported net assets as of August 31,
1999, were discovered by management of the System during the current year.
Accordingly, an adjustment has been made to net assets as of August 31, 1999, to
correct the errors.

/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP

Dallas, Texas
December 20, 2002


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                                                                                                      2000
August 31,                                                        2002             2001            (Restated)
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------
                                                                               (in thousands)
                                                                                          
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS
        Cash and cash equivalents                              $   20,394        $   10,797        $   14,153
        Short-term investments                                     24,363            23,094            23,589
        Accounts receivable -
           Patient, net of allowance for doubtful
              accounts of $17,038, $25,406 and
              $24,945 in 2002, 2001 and 2000,
              respectively                                         50,613            72,857            78,877
           Due from third-party programs                            2,523             1,592               112
           Other                                                    1,771             3,667             3,001
        Inventory and other                                        15,089            12,258            13,273
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total current assets                                              114,753           124,265           133,005
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

ASSETS LIMITED AS TO USE
        Required by loan agreements                                10,166            10,231            12,343
        Designated by board                                        13,099            11,968             9,453
        Restricted by donors                                        4,389             4,277             5,139
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total assets limited as to use                                     27,654            26,476            26,935
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net                                190,628           207,213           228,741

OTHER ASSETS
        Investments and other                                       8,563             8,832            10,632
        Unamortized deferred costs                                  6,628             6,982             7,337
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total other assets                                                 15,191            15,814            17,969
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total assets                                                   $  348,226        $  373,768        $  406,650
                                                               ==========        ==========        ==========





                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



                                                                                                      2000
August 31,                                                        2002             2001            (Restated)
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------
                                                                               (in thousands)
                                                                                          
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES
        Trade accounts payable                                 $   28,297        $   26,530        $   24,268
        Accrued liabilities -
            Payroll related                                        10,582            12,975            15,986
            Workers' compensation                                   5,379             5,460             6,334
            Accrued interest                                        2,789             2,766             2,845
            Other                                                   3,197             5,871             7,357
        Note payable                                                 --                --               4,000
        Current portion of long-term debt                             996             1,042             2,800
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total current liabilities                                          51,240            54,644            63,590
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion                            199,699           200,460           201,051

OTHER LIABILITIES                                                  26,257            23,210            13,578

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NET ASSETS
        Unrestricted                                               66,871            91,264           123,359
        Temporarily restricted                                      3,523             3,574             4,424
        Permanently restricted                                        636               616               648
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------

Total net assets                                                   71,030            95,454           128,431
                                                               ----------        ----------        ----------





Total liabilities and net assets                               $  348,226        $  373,768        $  406,650
                                                               ==========        ==========        ==========


            See independent auditors' report and accompanying notes
                     to consolidated financial statements.

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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS



                                                                                                                  2000
Years ended August 31,                                                      2002              2001             (Restated)
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------
                                                                                                (in thousands)
                                                                                                      
Operating revenues
        Net patient service revenue                                      $  411,177         $  425,301         $  425,037
        Other operating revenue                                              16,241             18,267             17,310
        Investment income                                                     2,332              3,504              3,045
        Net assets released from restrictions for operations                  1,330              1,069                845
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Total operating revenue                                                     431,080            448,141            446,237
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Operating expenses
        Salaries and wages                                                  176,769            173,806            178,146
        Employee benefits                                                    29,926             30,256             36,345
        Supplies                                                             95,657            103,683            107,263
        Other                                                                83,283             89,256             78,974
        Provision for bad debts                                              31,889             42,152             34,212
        Depreciation and amortization                                        26,419             27,937             26,753
        Interest                                                             11,850             13,741             11,691
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Total operating expenses                                                    455,793            480,831            473,384
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Loss from operations                                                        (24,713)           (32,690)           (27,147)
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Nonoperating gains (losses)
        Contributions                                                           251                343                 96
        Other                                                                    --             (1,356)            (1,242)
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

Total nonoperating gains (losses)                                               251             (1,013)            (1,146)
                                                                         ----------         ----------         ----------

EXPENSES AND LOSSES IN EXCESS OF REVENUES AND GAINS                         (24,462)           (33,703)           (28,293)
                                                                         ==========         ==========         ==========



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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
                                                                     (CONTINUED)



                                                                                                                      2000
Years ended August 31,                                                          2002               2001             (Restated)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------
                                                                                                  (in thousands)
                                                                                                           
OTHER CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
        Dividends paid                                                                --                 --               (361)
        Unrealized gain (loss) on investments other than trading
            securities                                                              (118)             1,160                683
        Contributions                                                                 --                 --                341
        Net assets released from restrictions for capital
            expenditures                                                             187                414                118
        Other                                                                         --                 --               (165)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

DECREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS                                              (24,393)           (32,129)           (27,677)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
        Contributions                                                              1,363              1,125              1,628
        Investment income                                                            169                 73                206
        Unrealized gains on investments                                               31                 40                 --
        Net assets released from restrictions for operations                      (1,330)            (1,069)              (845)
        Net assets released from restrictions for capital
            expenditures                                                            (187)              (414)              (118)
        Other                                                                        (97)              (521)                84
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS                             (51)              (766)               955
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS                              20                (82)               (47)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

DECREASE IN NET ASSETS                                                           (24,424)           (32,977)           (26,769)

NET ASSETS, beginning of year  (as previously reported
            August 31, 1999)                                                      95,454            128,431            174,041
        Restatement for prior period adjustments to net assets                        --                 --            (18,841)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

NET ASSETS, beginning of year (as restated in 1999)                               95,454            128,431            155,200
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

NET ASSETS, end of year                                                       $   71,030         $   95,454         $  128,431
                                                                              ==========         ==========         ==========



            See independent auditors' report and accompanying notes
                     to consolidated financial statements.


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS




                                                                                                                      2000
Years ended August 31,                                                          2002               2001             (Restated)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------
                                                                                               (in thousands)
                                                                                                           
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
        Decrease in net assets                                                $  (24,424)        $  (32,977)        $  (26,769)
        Adjustment to reconcile decrease in net assets to net cash
          provided by (used in) operating activities:
               Restricted contributions received                                  (1,363)            (1,125)            (1,628)
               Provision for bad debts                                            31,889             42,152             34,212
               Depreciation and amortization                                      26,419             27,937             26,753
               Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments                           87             (1,200)              (683)
        (Increases) decreases in:
               Patient accounts receivable                                        (9,645)           (34,932)           (40,823)
               Due from third-party programs                                        (931)            (1,480)            (5,838)
               Other accounts receivable                                           1,896               (666)             1,403
               Inventory and other current assets                                 (2,831)             1,015              2,464
        Increases (decreases) in:
               Trade accounts payable                                              1,767              2,262            (19,372)
               Accrued liabilities                                                (5,125)            (5,450)            11,353
               Other long-term liabilities                                         3,047              9,632              7,633
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                               20,786              5,168            (11,295)
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
        Purchases of property, plant, and equipment                               (9,480)            (6,142)           (28,341)
        Increases (decreases) in short-term investments                           (1,387)             1,655             26,629
        Increases (decreases) in assets limited as to use                         (1,147)               499             16,536
        Decrease in other assets                                                     623                955                857
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                              (11,391)            (3,033)            15,681
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
        Principal payments on long-term debt                                      (1,161)            (2,616)            (1,864)
        (Payment) borrowing of short-term notes payable                               --             (4,000)             4,000
        Restricted contributions received                                          1,363              1,125              1,628
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                  202             (5,491)             3,764
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                               9,597             (3,356)             8,150

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year                                      10,797             14,153              6,003
                                                                              ----------         ----------         ----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year                                        $   20,394         $   10,797         $   14,153
                                                                              ==========         ==========         ==========

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
        Cash paid for interest                                                $   11,850         $   12,357         $   11,691
                                                                              ==========         ==========         ==========


            See independent auditors' report and accompanying notes
                     to consolidated financial statements.



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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION           Baptist Health System is a Texas non-profit
                           corporation exempt from federal income taxation under
                           Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The
                           accompanying consolidated financial statements
                           include the accounts of Baptist Health System
                           ("Baptist"), Baptist Health System Foundation (the
                           "Foundation"), St. Luke's Phase I Cancer Research
                           Trust (the "Research Trust"), BMHS Healthcare
                           Corporation and BHS Medical Services Corporation
                           (collectively, the "System"). Baptist owns and
                           operates five hospitals in San Antonio, Texas,
                           together with other healthcare related businesses.
                           Until being sold, the accounts of Northeast Baptist
                           Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC were consolidated as
                           part of the System. Baptist sold a portion of its
                           ownership interest in July of 2001, and now has 34%
                           ownership of the entity. Baptist also has investments
                           in other healthcare related organizations with up to
                           50% ownership or board representation. These
                           investments are accounted for using the cost and
                           equity methods.

                           The Foundation, a Texas non-profit corporation, and
                           Research Trust are publicly supported organizations
                           established to serve as advocates, to increase
                           community awareness and to develop resources in
                           support of the System in its guiding principles of
                           teaching, healing and providing spiritually mindful
                           health services to relieve human illness and
                           suffering. Grants from the Foundation and the
                           Research Trust are made only to Baptist.

2.  OPERATING
    ENVIRONMENT            Beginning in fiscal year 2000 and continuing through
                           2001 and 2002, reported expenses and losses in excess
                           of revenues and gains were of an amount that caused
                           Baptist to be out of compliance with the debt service
                           coverage covenant of the master indenture of trust
                           and security agreement (the "MTI") relating to the
                           Series 1997A Revenue Refunding Bonds and Series 1997B
                           Revenue Bonds (see Note 6). As a result of
                           noncompliance and as required by the MTI, the System
                           engaged the services of a management oversight


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           company. The System incurred $2,720,000 in 2002,
                           $11,958,000 in 2001 and $0 in 2000 of consulting
                           expenses for the services of the management oversight
                           company and their recommended advisors.

                           The bond insurer (as the defined note holder) granted
                           Baptist waivers with respect to noncompliance of
                           financial covenants for fiscal 2002, 2001, and 2000.
                           A mortgage on the hospital facilities and new
                           liquidity related financial covenants were added to
                           the MTI in 2002. Baptist does not expect to meet
                           certain financial covenants during 2003 and 2004
                           unless the System can extend the maturity date and
                           repayment provisions of the real estate lease
                           obligation due in July 2004 or sell the property and
                           repay the lease.

                           During 2002, 2001 and 2000, the System explored
                           several operational and ownership alternatives.
                           Expenses incurred for consulting services related to
                           investigation and pursuit of the alternatives was
                           approximately $1,110,000, $0 and $0, respectively. On
                           October 8, 2002 the System entered into a definitive
                           purchase and sale agreement with Vanguard Health
                           Systems, Inc. ("Vanguard") for the sale of
                           substantially all its assets and healthcare
                           operations (see below).

                           On November 11, 2002 the Baptist General Convention
                           of Texas ("BGCT"), the sponsoring organization of the
                           System, ratified the terms of the definitive purchase
                           and sale agreement with Vanguard for the sale of
                           substantially all of the assets and healthcare
                           operations to VHS San Antonio Partners, L.P. ("VHS")
                           a subsidiary of Vanguard. Finalization of the
                           agreement is subject to and completion of certain
                           closing activities including federal and state
                           regulatory approval.

                           Management anticipates completion of the closing
                           activities in January 2003. Upon closing, the System
                           will receive approximately $295,000,000 from
                           Vanguard. Of the sales price, approximately
                           $247,000,000 will be in the form of cash,
                           approximately $30,000,000 will be in the form of
                           shares of Vanguard Payable in Kind Cumulative
                           Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock,


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           approximately $17,642,000 will be in a Convertible
                           Subordinated Note at 8.18% interest due 2012 and
                           approximately $358,000 will be in common stock in the
                           VHS general partner. The System will transfer to VHS
                           all healthcare operations together with substantially
                           all property, plant and equipment, net working
                           capital and other long-term investments.

                           The System will maintain its cash, short-term
                           investments, third-party receivables, assets limited
                           to use, unamortized deferred costs, all debt
                           obligations and other long-term liabilities.

                           After closing, proceeds from the sale will be used to
                           repay outstanding debt and defease the MTI. No
                           assurance can be given that the sale will be
                           completed, or that if completed, the terms and
                           conditions will not be modified.

3.  SIGNIFICANT
    ACCOUNTING
    POLICIES               Basis of Consolidation - The consolidated financial
                           statements include the accounts of Baptist and its
                           majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany
                           accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
                           consolidation.

                           Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial
                           statements in conformity with accounting principles
                           generally accepted in the United States of America
                           requires management to make estimates and assumptions
                           that affect the reported amounts of assets and
                           liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
                           liabilities at the date of the financial statements
                           and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
                           the reporting period. Actual results could differ
                           from those estimates.

                           Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents
                           include certain investments in highly liquid
                           investments with original maturities of three months
                           or less such as demand deposits with financial
                           institutions. Cash balances were maintained in
                           financial institutions in excess of FDIC insured
                           limits. The System believes that these institutions
                           are financially sound.


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost
                           or market.

                           Investments - Short-term investments consist of money
                           market mutual funds, corporate bond funds, United
                           States government securities and equity mutual funds
                           that are recorded at fair value.

                           Noncurrent investments in publicly-traded equity
                           securities and all investments in debt securities are
                           reported at fair value. Realized gains and losses on
                           investment sales are included in operating revenue in
                           the accompanying consolidated statements of
                           operations and changes in net assets unless the
                           income is restricted by a donor or by law. Unrealized
                           gains and losses are included in changes in
                           unrestricted net assets in the accompanying
                           consolidated statements of operations and changes in
                           net assets, unless the income is restricted by a
                           donor or by law.

                           Investments included in other assets include
                           investments in entities which are accounted for using
                           the cost or equity methods.

                           Assets Limited as to Use - Assets limited as to use
                           consist of cash equivalents and marketable securities
                           that are designated by the Board of Trustees for
                           specific uses, required pursuant to loan agreements
                           or subject to donor-imposed restrictions. The Board
                           may, at its discretion, use the Board-designated
                           assets for any purpose. The use of assets required by
                           loan agreements is limited to payment of debt service
                           on bonds and notes. All assets required by loan
                           agreements are held by trustees. Donor restricted
                           assets are to be used to acquire equipment or fund
                           certain educational and clinical costs incurred by
                           Baptist. Donor restricted assets include investments
                           whose principal is to be held in perpetuity.

                           Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and
                           equipment acquisitions are reported at cost on the
                           date of purchase or fair value on the date of
                           contribution. Expenditures that extend useful lives
                           or equipment capabilities are capitalized, while
                           routine maintenance and repair expenditures are
                           charged to expense. Interest costs incurred during
                           the construction period are capitalized as a
                           component of the cost of acquiring those assets.
                           Depreciation


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           expense is provided using the straight-line method
                           over the estimated useful lives of the property and
                           equipment. Property, plant and equipment and related
                           accumulated depreciation as of August 31, 2002, 2001
                           and 2000 are as follows:



                                                                    Estimated                                              2000
                                                                   Useful Lives      2002               2001            (Restated)
                                                                   ------------    ---------          ---------         ----------
                                                                                          (in thousands)

                                                                                                            
                           Land                                              --    $  14,819          $  14,819         $   14,819
                           Land improvements                        10-20 years        7,792              7,792              7,771
                           Buildings and fixed equipment             5-40 years      222,996            219,667            215,903
                           Movable equipment                         3-18 years      192,053            186,993            185,371
                           Construction-in-progress                          --        1,732                641                562
                                                                    -----------    ---------          ---------         ----------

                                                                                     439,392            429,912            424,426
                           Less - Accumulated depreciation and
                           amortization                                             (248,764)          (222,699)          (195,685)
                                                                    -----------    ---------          ---------         ----------

                           Property, plant and equipment, net                      $ 190,628          $ 207,213         $  228,741
                                                                                   =========          =========         ==========


                           Assets under capital lease obligations are amortized
                           over the shorter period of the lease term or the
                           useful life of the asset. The cost and the related
                           accumulated amortization of capital leases totaled
                           approximately $34,065,000 and $10,833,000,
                           respectively, as of August 31, 2002, $34,065,000 and
                           $9,123,584, respectively, as of August 31, 2001 and
                           $33,881,000 and $6,701,000, respectively, as of
                           August 31, 2000.

                           The System evaluates whether events and circumstances
                           have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated
                           useful life of long-lived assets may warrant revision
                           or that the remaining balance of an asset may not be
                           recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is
                           based on whether the carrying amount of the asset
                           exceeds its fair value. For the years ended August
                           31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, no impairment of long-lived
                           assets was identified.

                           Other Assets - Include advances and loans with
                           extended maturity dates, as well as unamortized
                           deferred costs, primarily unamortized bond issuance
                           costs which are being amortized over the life of the
                           bonds using the effective interest method.


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           Contributions and Gifts - When received or pledged,
                           unrestricted contributions are reported as
                           nonoperating gains and donor-restricted contributions
                           are reflected as increases to temporarily restricted
                           net assets or permanently restricted net assets. In
                           the absence of donor specification that investment
                           income and gains on donated funds are restricted,
                           such income and realized gains are reported as
                           operating revenue with unrealized gains reported as
                           other changes in unrestricted net assets,
                           respectively. Contributions of long-lived assets are
                           reported as other changes in unrestricted net assets
                           and are excluded from excess of expenses over
                           revenues, unless explicit stipulations specify how
                           the donated assets must be used. Gifts of long-lived
                           assets with explicit restrictions are reported as
                           temporarily or permanently restricted.

                           Temporarily and Permanently Restricted Net Assets -
                           Temporarily restricted net assets consist of
                           unexpended contributions that are restricted as to
                           use by donors to a specific time period or purpose. A
                           transfer from temporarily restricted net assets to
                           unrestricted net assets occurs when expenditures are
                           made in accordance with donor restrictions.
                           Temporarily restricted net assets at August 31, 2002,
                           2001 and 2000, are available for the following
                           purposes:



                                                                                           2000
                                                             2002           2001         (Restated)
                                                            -------        -------       ----------
                                                                        (in thousands)

                                                                                 
                           Patient care                     $ 2,811        $ 2,612        $ 2,562
                           Health education                     576            862          1,148
                           Capital improvements                 136            100            192
                           Future operation                      --             --            522
                                                            -------        -------        -------

                           Total                            $ 3,523        $ 3,574        $ 4,424
                                                            =======        =======        =======


                           Permanently restricted net assets consists of
                           contributions that must be maintained in perpetuity
                           and only the income from the original principal can
                           be expended for purposes designated by the donor.
                           Income from these investments is available for health
                           education. Income on permanently restricted assets is
                           reported in the


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           accompanying consolidated statements of operations
                           and changes in net assets as temporarily restricted
                           investment income.

                           Insurance - The System self-insures a portion of its
                           medical malpractice liability. Loss protection for
                           individual claims in excess of $4,000,000 in 2002,
                           $3,000,000 in 2001 and $3,000,000 in 2000 and
                           aggregate claims in excess of $10,000,000,
                           $10,000,000 and $6,000,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000,
                           respectively, is provided by a commercial insurer.
                           The System self-insures a portion of its workers'
                           compensation liability. Loss protection for aggregate
                           claims in excess of $5,300,000, $5,300,000 and
                           $2,000,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively, is
                           provided by a commercial insurer.

                           The System utilizes an independent actuarial firm to
                           estimate the ultimate cost, if any, that may arise
                           from the settlement of claims. The actuaries
                           determine estimates based on known claims and
                           incidents as well as expected claims from unreported
                           incidents. The estimated medical malpractice claims
                           expense is included in other operating expenses and
                           the estimated liability of $26,257,000, $23,210,000
                           and $13,463,000 as of August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000,
                           respectively, is included in other non-current
                           liabilities. The estimated workers' compensation
                           claims expense is included in employee benefit
                           expense and the estimated liability is included in
                           current liabilities.

                           Derivatives - The System utilizes an interest rate
                           swap agreement to reduce interest rate fluctuation
                           risk. The fair value of this derivative instrument is
                           determined based on estimated settlement costs using
                           current interest rates. Changes in the fair market
                           value and quarterly interest settlements are charged
                           to or credited to interest expense. The System does
                           not hold or issue derivative financial instruments
                           for speculative or trading purposes (see Note 6).

4.  RESTATEMENT OF
    NET ASSETS             Subsequent to preparing the 1999 financial
                           statements, management determined that certain
                           previously reported items needed to be revised. The
                           following table represents the items revised and
                           their impact on net assets:


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                           August 31,                                                      1999
                                                                                         --------
                                                                                      
                           Adjustments to accumulated depreciation of
                             property, plant and equipment                               $  8,030
                           Adjustments to accruals for third-party program
                             liabilities                                                    4,741
                           Adjustments to bad debt allowances                              (1,190)
                           Adjustments to charity care allowances                          11,863
                           Adjustment against contractual allowances against
                             patient receivables                                          (39,698)
                           Adjustment to miscellaneous accounts receivable                 (1,165)
                           Adjustment for understatement of workers'
                             compensation accrual                                          (1,491)
                           Other                                                               69
                                                                                         --------

                           Total                                                         $(18,841)
                                                                                         ========


                           As a result of the above, the System has recorded an
                           adjustment of approximately $18,841,000 to decrease
                           its previously reported net assets at August 31,
                           1999.


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5.  INVESTMENTS            Marketable debt and equity securities included in
                           short-term investments and assets limited as to use,
                           are stated at estimated fair value based on quoted
                           market prices. Investment securities as of August 31,
                           2002, 2001 and 2000 are as follows:



                                                                                                           2000
                                                                           2002            2001         (Restated)
                                                                         --------        --------       ----------
                                                                                       (in thousands)
                                                                                               
                           Short-term investments -
                             Money market mutual funds                   $  2,486        $  1,645        $     --
                             Corporate bonds and bond funds                20,486          20,414          22,347
                             Equity securities                                970             613             705
                             U.S. government securities                        --             190             381
                             Interest receivable                              421             232             156
                                                                         --------        --------        --------

                           Total                                         $ 24,363        $ 23,094        $ 23,589
                                                                         ========        ========        ========

                           Assets limited as to use -
                             Money market mutual funds                   $ 16,716        $ 15,612        $  4,569
                             Certificates of deposit                        3,809           3,267             434
                             U.S. government securities                     1,457             976           3,186
                             Equity securities                              1,165             875             860
                             Commercial paper                                  --              --          10,029
                             Corporate bonds and bond funds                 4,445           5,736           6,439
                             Other                                             62              10           1,418
                                                                         --------        --------        --------

                           Total                                         $ 27,654        $ 26,476        $ 26,935
                                                                         ========        ========        ========


                           Investment income and unrealized gains (losses)
                           related to assets limited as to use, cash
                           equivalents, and short-term investments for the years
                           ended August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, are as follows:



                                                                                                               2000
                                                                             2002             2001          (Restated)
                                                                           --------         --------        ----------
                                                                                          (in thousands)
                                                                                                   
                           Investment income -
                             Interest income, including realized
                             gains                                         $  2,501         $  3,577        $  3,251
                             Unrealized gains (losses)                          (87)           1,200             683
                                                                           --------         --------        --------

                           Total                                           $  2,414         $  4,777        $  3,934
                                                                           ========         ========        ========



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6.  LONG-TERM DEBT         Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of
                           August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, consist of the
                           following:



                                                                                                                  2000
                                                                             2002              2001            (Restated)
                                                                           ----------        ----------        ----------
                                                                                           (in thousands)
                                                                                                      
                           SERIES 1997A REVENUE
                             REFUNDING BONDS -

                             Serial bonds, interest at 6%,
                                  payable semi-annually,
                                  principal due annually from
                                  2010 through 2015                        $   30,485        $   30,485        $   30,485

                             Term bonds, interest ranging
                                  from 5.25% to 5.375%,
                                  payable semi-annually,
                                  principal due annually from
                                  2016 through 2027                           103,685           103,685           103,685

                             Capital appreciation bonds at
                                  accreted value with a yield to
                                  maturity of 5.4%, due in the
                                  amount of $1,025,000 in 2010                    715               671               624

                           SERIES 1997B REVENUE BONDS -
                             Term bonds, interest at 5.25%,
                                  payable semi-annually,
                                  principal due annually from
                                  2028 through 2031                            40,000            40,000            40,000

                           MORTGAGE NOTE PAYABLE -
                              Annually adjusted variable
                                  interest rate currently at
                                  5.75%, with principal and
                                  interest due monthly through
                                  January 2012                                    520               559               591

                           NOTES PAYABLE -
                              Interest at variable rates (6.63%
                                  at August 31, 2000) based on
                                  30 day LIBOR, payable
                                  quarterly with principal due
                                  July 31, 2001                                    --                --             1,880



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                                                                                                                  2000
                                                                             2002              2001            (Restated)
                                                                           ----------        ----------        ----------
                                                                                           (in thousands)
                                                                                                      
                           REAL ESTATE LEASE OBLIGATION -
                              Interest at variable rates
                                  (approximately 2.8% at
                                  August 31, 2002) based on
                                  90-day LIBOR payable
                                  monthly, principal due
                                  quarterly from 2002 through
                                  2004                                         28,091            28,184            28,000

                           EQUIPMENT LEASE OBLIGATIONS -
                              Interest ranging from 6.06% to
                                  7.53% with principal and
                                  interest due monthly through
                                  2003                                            568             1,494             2,383
                                                                           ----------        ----------        ----------

                                                                              204,064           205,078           207,648
                           Less -

                             Unamortized original issue bond
                                  discount                                     (3,369)           (3,576)           (3,797)
                             Current maturities                                  (996)           (1,042)           (2,800)
                                                                           ----------        ----------        ----------

                           Total long term debt                            $  199,699        $  200,460        $  201,051
                                                                           ----------        ----------        ----------



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                           Scheduled principal maturities of long-term debt and
                           capital lease obligations are as follows:



                                                                            Capital
                                                        Long-Term             Lease
                           Year Ending August 31,          Debt           Obligations
                                                        -----------       -----------
                                                                (in thousands)

                                                                    
                           2003                          $       38         $    958
                           2004                                  45           27,701
                           2005                                  48               --
                           2006                                  51               --
                           2007                                  54               --
                           Thereafter                       175,479               --
                                                         ----------         --------

                                                            175,715           28,659

                           Less - Accreted interest on
                             bonds                             (310)              --
                                                         ----------         --------

                                                         $  175,405         $ 28,659
                                                         ==========         ========


                           In July 1997, Baptist entered into financing
                           agreements to provide funds to advance refund the
                           System's Series 1994 and Series 1990 bonds, establish
                           a debt service reserve fund and pay costs of
                           issuance. Proceeds of the Series 1997A bonds used to
                           advance refund the Series 1994 and Series 1990 bonds
                           were deposited with an escrow agent and invested in
                           U.S. Treasury obligations. As a result of the advance
                           refunding transactions, the liens and rights pursuant
                           to the Series 1994 and Series 1990 financing
                           agreements were terminated.

                           In September 1997, the Series 1997B bonds were issued
                           to provide funds to construct, renovate and equip the
                           hospital facilities of the System.


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                           Since July 1997, Baptist has been the only member of
                           the Obligated Group. The Series 1997A and 1997B bonds
                           are secured by a pledge of the Obligated Group's
                           revenue (as defined by the financing agreements),
                           mortgages on hospital facilities and the assets
                           limited as to use required by loan agreements. The
                           financing agreements establish certain operational
                           and financial covenants that limit the Obligated
                           Group's ability to, among other activities, borrow
                           funds, dispose of assets or merge. For the years
                           ended August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Obligated
                           Group was not in compliance with the MTI's specified
                           level of calculated debt service coverage. The System
                           has obtained a waiver from the holder of the bonds
                           for all instances of noncompliance for 2002, 2001,
                           and 2000. The next measurement date for the covenant
                           compliance is February 28, 2003. Although management
                           expects that the condition of noncompliance will
                           still exist, based on management's assessment of the
                           current status and proposed timing of the pending
                           sale of the System (see Note 2), management believes
                           it is not probable that the bonds will be outstanding
                           February 28, 2003. As such, the bonds have been
                           classified as non-current at August 31, 2002, in
                           accordance with the provisions of EITF 86-30,
                           "Classification of Obligations When a Violation is
                           Waived by the Creditor". No assurance can be given
                           that the pending sale will occur or that the bonds
                           will be repaid by February 28, 2003.

                           In fiscal 1997, the System entered into a real estate
                           lease obligation for an existing medical building,
                           land and estimated costs related to construction and
                           finish out of a medical office building and a parking
                           garage. In fiscal 1998 and 1999, additional land was
                           added to the lease. The real estate lease obligation
                           is secured by land and buildings acquired at
                           execution of the lease.

                           The mortgage note is secured by a medical office
                           building adjacent to one of the hospital facilities.
                           Each equipment lease obligation is secured by the
                           equipment acquired at execution of the specific
                           lease.

                           During April 1998, the System entered into an
                           interest rate swap agreement on a notional amount of
                           $26,500,000 in connection with


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                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           borrowings related to the real estate lease
                           obligation. This interest rate swap involved the swap
                           of a U.S. dollar based LIBOR to a European index,
                           market average LIBOR, with an 8 percent fixed
                           interest rate cap. This interest rate swap agreement
                           matures during May 2004. The fair value of this
                           agreement at August 31, 2002 and 2001 was a liability
                           of approximately $1,384,000, which is included in
                           other current liabilities in the accompanying
                           consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of this
                           agreement at August 31, 2000 was immaterial to the
                           financial statements.

7.  NET PATIENT SERVICE
    REVENUE                Discounts from established rates are given to
                           Medicare and Medicaid program beneficiaries and to
                           patients with health insurance coverage through
                           certain managed care organizations. Net patient
                           service revenue consists of gross patient charges,
                           less discounts and adjustments of approximately
                           $583,933,000 in 2002 and $588,305,000 in 2001 and
                           $533,873,000 in 2000, that are a result of the
                           contractual agreements with the third party payors.
                           Payment for services provided to inpatient and
                           outpatient Medicare beneficiaries and inpatient
                           Medicaid beneficiaries is based on a combination of
                           prospectively determined payment rates per discharge
                           and reimbursement for certain pass-through costs, as
                           defined. The rates per discharge vary according to a
                           patient classification system that is based on
                           clinical, diagnostic and other factors. Payment for
                           services provided to outpatient Medicaid
                           beneficiaries is based on operating costs, as
                           defined. The System qualifies as a disproportionate
                           share provider and as such, receives additional
                           payments from the Texas Medicaid program based on the
                           number of Medicaid inpatients served and the funds
                           appropriated by the Texas legislature for all
                           disproportionate share qualified providers.
                           Settlements for retrospectively determined payment
                           amounts are estimated in the period the related
                           services are rendered and are adjusted in future
                           periods, as final settlements are determined, after
                           submission of annual cost reports by the System and
                           the audit by fiscal intermediaries. Payments for
                           services provided to managed care patients are based
                           on negotiated amounts for specified services. The
                           basis for payment to the System under these
                           agreements includes prospectively determined rates
                           per discharge, discounts from established rates and
                           prospectively determined daily rates.


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8.  CHARITY CARE AND
    OTHER COMMUNITY
    BENEFITS               The System provides care to patients who lack
                           financial resources and are deemed to be medically or
                           financially indigent. Because the System does not
                           pursue collection of amounts determined to qualify as
                           charity care, these amounts are not reported in net
                           patient service revenue. The charges related to this
                           care totaled approximately $13,660,000 in 2002,
                           $15,563,000 in 2001 and $18,505,000 in -- 2000. In
                           addition, the System provides services to other
                           indigent patients under the Medicaid program. Such
                           programs pay the System amounts which are less than
                           the cost of providing services to program
                           beneficiaries.

                           The System commits time and resources to community
                           health education and outreach endeavors and critical
                           services to meet otherwise unfulfilled community
                           needs. Many of these activities are entered into with
                           the understanding that they will not be
                           self-supporting or financially viable.

9.  CONCENTRATIONS OF
    CREDIT RISK            Patient accounts receivable are stated at net
                           realizable value and collateral is generally not
                           required. Significant concentrations of gross patient
                           accounts receivable at August 31, 2002, 2001 and
                           2000, are as follows:



                                                                                                                       2000
                                                                                          2002          2001        (Restated)
                                                                                          -----         -----       ----------
                                                                                                           
                           Government-related programs                                       36%           33%           33%
                           Managed care, commercial insurers and other payors                59            62            62
                           Self-pay patients                                                  5             5             5
                                                                                          -----         -----         -----

                                                                                            100%          100%          100%
                                                                                          =====         =====         =====


                           Receivables from government-related programs,
                           Medicare and Medicaid, represent the only
                           concentrated group of credit risk for the System.
                           Management does not believe that there are any credit
                           risks associated with these government programs.
                           Commercial and managed care receivables consist of
                           receivables from various payors involved in diverse
                           activities and subject to differing economic


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                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           conditions, and do not represent any concentrated
                           credit risks to the System. Furthermore, management
                           continually monitors and adjusts its allowances
                           associated with its receivables.

10.  FUNCTIONAL
     EXPENSES              The System provides general health care services to
                           residents within its geographic area. Expenses
                           related to providing these services for the years
                           ended August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were as follows:



                                                                                                          2000
                                                                         2002            2001          (Restated)
                                                                      ---------        ---------       ----------
                                                                                    (in thousands)
                                                                                              
                           Healthcare services                        $ 357,347        $ 382,863        $ 362,438
                           General and administrative                    83,596           74,409           79,123
                           Other                                         14,850           23,559           31,823
                                                                      ---------        ---------        ---------

                           Total                                      $ 455,793        $ 480,831        $ 473,384
                                                                      =========        =========        =========


                           Other includes expenses related to professional
                           office building management and fundraising.

11.  LEASES                The System leases certain equipment and office space
                           under operating and capital leases that are
                           noncancelable. At August 31, 2002, the minimum
                           rentals due under these operating and capital lease
                           agreements were approximately as follows:


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                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



                                                                                Operating         Capital
                           Years ended August 31,                                Leases            Leases
                                                                                ---------        ----------
                                                                                     (in thousands)
                                                                                           
                           2003                                                 $   7,020        $    1,972
                           2004                                                     5,191            28,703
                           2005                                                     3,171                --
                           2006                                                     1,800                --
                           2007                                                       890                --
                           Thereafter                                               1,030                --
                                                                                ---------        ----------

                                                                                $  19,102            30,675
                                                                                =========

                           Less:  amount representing interest                                       (2,016)
                                                                                                 ----------

                           Present value of minimum lease payment                                $   28,659
                                                                                                 ==========


                           Total rental expense for various equipment and office
                           space under operating leases was approximately
                           $9,700,000 in 2002, $9,800,000 in 2001 and
                           $10,100,000 in 2000.

                           The terms of the lease agreements for three medical
                           office buildings and a parking garage require the
                           System to pay rent or rent subsidies in an amount
                           sufficient for the facilities' owners to meet debt
                           service (as defined) associated with the facilities.
                           The total rent subsidy payment requirements are
                           dependent upon rent receipts from tenants other than
                           the System. The rent subsidy payments are refundable
                           if the facilities' cash flow is sufficient to meet
                           debt service obligations. Rent and rent subsidies are
                           included in other operating expense in the
                           accompanying consolidated statements of operations
                           and changes in net assets. During 2002, 2001 and 2000
                           the System expensed approximately $830,000, $618,000
                           and $615,000, respectively, for rent subsidies. Rent
                           subsidies are not included in the minimum rentals due
                           as shown above. However, under these agreements
                           future losses may be incurred, which losses presently
                           are not reasonably estimable. The facilities are
                           owned by limited partnerships in which the System has
                           varying levels of partnership interests. In each
                           lease


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           agreement, the System has a first right of refusal
                           option in the event of a sale of the property.


12.  RETIREMENT PLAN       The System provides an individual tax-sheltered
                           annuity plan for substantially all employees who have
                           completed two years of continuous service. The System
                           contributes five percent of the eligible and enrolled
                           employee's salary in conjunction with employee
                           contributions of two percent of salary. The System's
                           contributions to the plan of approximately $4,191,000
                           in 2002, $4,104,000 in 2001 and $4,457,000 in 2000
                           are included in employee benefits in the accompanying
                           consolidated statements of operations and changes in
                           net assets.

13.  FAIR VALUE OF
     FINANCIAL
     INSTRUMENTS           Fair values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term
                           investments, and financial instruments included in
                           assets limited to use are estimated based on quoted
                           market prices. Fair values of bonds payable are based
                           on estimated market trade values. Fair values of
                           long-term debt (other than bonds) are based on
                           discounted cash flow at an estimated market rate for
                           similar borrowing arrangements. Estimated fair values
                           and carrying amounts of financial instruments at
                           August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 are as follows:



                                                                2002                      2001                      2000
                                                         ---------------------     ---------------------     ----------------------
                                                           FAIR       CARRYING       Fair       Carrying       Fair        Carrying
                                                          VALUE        AMOUNT        Value       Amount        Value       Amount
                                                         --------     --------     --------     --------     --------     ---------
                                                                                                        
                           Cash and cash equivalents     $ 20,394     $ 20,394     $ 10,797     $ 10,797     $ 14,153     $ 14,153
                           Short-term investments          24,363       24,363       23,094       23,094       23,589       23,589
                           Assets limited as to use        27,654       27,654       26,476       26,476       26,935       26,935
                           Short-term debt                     --           --           --           --        4,000        4,000
                           Long-term debt                 208,299      200,695      209,713      201,502      197,799      203,851


14.  RELATED PARTY
     TRANSACTIONS          In fiscal 2002, the System purchased air medical
                           transport services, managed care services, laundry
                           services and office space from entities in which the
                           System has ownership interests for


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                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           approximately $4,005,000, $0, $2,081,000 and
                           $1,227,000 respectively. Similar purchases in fiscal
                           2001 for air medical transport, managed care, laundry
                           services and office space from entities in which the
                           System has ownership interests totaled approximately
                           $3,173,000, $4,893,000, $2,462,000 and $1,220,000,
                           respectively. In fiscal 2000, similar purchases for
                           air medical transport, managed care, laundry services
                           and office space from entities in which the System
                           has ownership interests totaled approximately
                           $2,579,000, $4,361,000, $2,327,000 and $1,416,000,
                           respectively.

15.  COMMITMENTS AND
     CONTINGENCIES         The System maintains a self-insurance program to
                           cover malpractice and workers' compensation claims.
                           Claims that fall within the System's adopted policy
                           of self-insurance have been asserted against the
                           System. Certain of the claims could result in losses
                           and additional claims may be asserted arising from
                           services provided to patients. In the opinion of
                           management, adequate provisions have been established
                           for estimated losses and the ultimate disposition of
                           asserted and unasserted claims will not have a
                           material adverse effect on the operations or
                           financial position of the System.

                           In connection with its self-insured workers
                           compensation plan, the System established standby
                           letters of credit totaling $5,600,000, $4,816,000 and
                           $4,425,000 at August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000,
                           respectively. The System has pledged certificates of
                           deposit as collateral against the letters of credit
                           totaling $3,225,000, $2,500,000 and $2,200,000 at
                           August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. As of
                           August 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, no amounts had been
                           drawn on the standby letters of credit.

                           The healthcare industry is subject to numerous laws
                           and regulations of federal, state and local
                           governments. These laws and regulations include, but
                           are not necessarily limited to, matters such as
                           licensure, accreditation, government healthcare
                           program participation requirements, reimbursement for
                           patient services, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud and
                           abuse. Government activity has continued with


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           respect to investigations and allegations concerning
                           possible violations of fraud and abuse statutes and
                           regulations by healthcare providers. Violations of
                           these laws and regulations could result in expulsion
                           from government healthcare programs together with the
                           imposition of significant fines and penalties, as
                           well as significant repayments for patient services
                           previously billed. Management believes that the
                           System is in compliance with fraud and abuse as well
                           as other applicable government laws and regulations.
                           While certain regulatory inquiries have been made and
                           are currently being evaluated and discussed,
                           management believes these inquiries will not have a
                           material effect on the financial position or results
                           of operations of the System. Compliance with such
                           laws and regulations can be subject to future
                           government review and interpretation as well as
                           regulatory actions unknown or unasserted at this
                           time.

                           The System is involved in litigation and regulatory
                           investigations arising in the normal course of
                           business. Management estimates that these matters
                           will be resolved without material adverse effect to
                           the System's future financial position or results of
                           operations.

16.  NEW ACCOUNTING
     PRONOUNCEMENTS        In July 2001, SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset
                           Retirement Obligations", was issued and established
                           the accounting and reporting standards associated
                           with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets.
                           SFAS No. 143 is effective for the Company for fiscal
                           years beginning after June 15, 2002.

                           In August 2001, SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
                           Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", was
                           issued and established the accounting and reporting
                           requirements associated with long-lived asset
                           impairment and disposal. SFAS No. 144 is effective
                           for the System for fiscal 2003. The System has
                           adopted this standard with no impact on the financial
                           statements.

                           In April 2002, SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB
                           Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, "Amendment of FASB
                           Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections", was
                           issued and established the accounting


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                                                           BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

                                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           and reporting standards associated with the reporting
                           of gains and losses from extinguishment of debt and
                           to provide consistent accounting treatment for
                           certain lease modifications that have similar
                           economic effects as a sale-leaseback transaction. The
                           System has adopted this standard with no impact on
                           its financial statements.

                           In June 2002, SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
                           Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities", was
                           issued and established the accounting and reporting
                           standards associated with the proper recognition of
                           certain costs related to exit or disposal activities.
                           SFAS No. 146 applies to exit or disposal activities
                           initiated after December 31, 2002. Currently, the
                           System is not involved in any activities addressed by
                           SFAS No. 146.


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