SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: January 28, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
Commission file number: 1-7293
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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3820 State Street |
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(805) 563-7000 |
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ITEM 12. Tenet Announces Major Restructuring of Operations
On January 28, 2004 Tenet Healthcare Corporation issued a press release announcing a major restructuring of its operations designed to focus its financial and management resources on 69 acute care hospitals in 13 states and create a stronger company with enhanced potential for long-term growth. To achieve this objective, the company will seek buyers for 27 hospitals, including 19 in California and eight others in Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri and Texas. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Stephen D. Farber |
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Stephen D. Farber |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: January 28, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release issued on January 28, 2004.
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