UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 5, 2007 (January 5, 2007)
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LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-51251 20-1538254
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
103 Powell Court, Suite 200
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(615) 372-8500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Exhibit Index located on Page 4
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 5, 2007, LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release providing guidance for 2007. See the press release attached as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
None required
(b) Pro forma financial information.
None required
(c) Shell company transactions.
None required
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Copy of press release issued by the Company on
January 5, 2007.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 5, 2007 LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Culotta
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Michael J. Culotta
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Copy of press release issued by the Company on January 5, 2007.
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