Exhibit 99.1

           Sandra McRee Named President of IASIS Healthcare

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004--IASIS
Healthcare(R) Corporation today announced that Sandra McRee, currently
Chief Operating Officer of the Company, has been promoted to the
position of President and Chief Operating Officer.
    "Sandra McRee has done an outstanding job of developing the
Company's operating strategies to achieve solid results while always
remaining focused on the quality of healthcare services our hospitals
provide to their communities. Many of the Company's accomplishments
are directly attributable to the initiatives Sandra has implemented
and her strong leadership skills. Sandra is highly respected by our
local management teams, the physicians who practice in our hospitals,
and throughout the healthcare industry. I have complete confidence in
her ability to help lead this company to even greater success and
growth in the coming years," said David White, Chairman and CEO of
IASIS Healthcare.
    McRee joined IASIS in May 2001 as Chief Operating Officer. She has
more than 25 years of hospital and healthcare management experience.
Previously, McRee served as Regional Vice President of Operations for
Province Healthcare overseeing hospitals in Florida, Louisiana and
Mississippi, Division President and Group Vice President for
Columbia/HCA and as an Assistant Vice President with Community Health
Systems.
    "It is extremely gratifying to work closely with David White and
the management team as IASIS continues to distinguish itself as a
leading operator of hospitals," said McRee. "IASIS remains committed
to developing a strong system of hospitals that are dedicated to
providing high-quality, compassionate care for our patients. I look
forward to the many opportunities ahead for this Company."
    David White, who had held the title of President of IASIS
Healthcare, will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO.

    Company Information and Forward Looking Statements

    IASIS Healthcare(R) Corporation, located in Franklin, Tennessee,
is a leading owner and operator of medium-sized acute care hospitals
in high-growth urban and suburban markets. The Company operates its
hospitals with a strong community focus by offering and developing
healthcare services to meet the needs of the markets it serves,
promoting strong relationships with physicians and working with local
managed care plans. IASIS Healthcare(R) owns or leases 15 acute care
hospitals and one behavioral health hospital with a total of 2,257
beds in service and has total annual revenues of approximately $1.2
billion. These hospitals are located in five regions: Salt Lake City,
UT; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL; and four
cities in Texas, including San Antonio. The Company also has an
ownership interest in three ambulatory surgery centers and owns and
operates a Medicaid managed health plan in Phoenix that serves over
92,000 members. For more information on IASIS Healthcare(R)
Corporation, please visit the Company's website at
www.iasishealthcare.com.
    This press release contains statements regarding beliefs and
expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking
statements as defined within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the statements made. Factors that could cause
results to differ are described in filings made from time to time by
IASIS with the Securities and Exchange Commission. IASIS takes no
responsibility for updating the information contained in this press
release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances
occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated
events.

    CONTACT: IASIS Healthcare Corporation
             Tomi Galin, 615-467-1255