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Business Description
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-urban provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States. The Company's hospitals offer a variety of services involving a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. These include orthopedics, cardiology, occupational medicine, diagnostic services, emergency services, rehabilitation treatment, home health and skilled nursing. As of December 31, 2003, the Company owned, leased or operated 72 hospitals, geographically diversified across 22 states, with an aggregate of 7,810 licensed beds.

Financial Information
For the nine months ended 9/04, revenues rose 22% to $2.46 billion. Net income from continuing operations rose 22% to $117.6 million. Revenues reflect increased admissions due to newly acquired hospitals. Higher income was partially offset by higher salaries and benefits expenses.