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Forward-Looking Statements

The matters discussed in this report as well as the news releases issued from time to time by the Company include certain statements containing the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “expects” and words of similar import, which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, the following: that the majority of the Company’s revenues are produced by a small number of its total facilities; possible changes in the levels and terms of reimbursement by government programs, including Medicare or Medicaid or other third party payors; industry capacity; demographic changes; existing laws and government regulations and changes in or failure to comply with laws and governmental regulations; the ability to enter into managed care provider agreements on accept-able terms; liability and other claims asserted against the Company; competition; the loss of significant customers; technological and pharmaceutical improvements that increase the cost of providing, or reduce the demand for healthcare; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, including physicians; the ability of the Company to successfully integrate its recent acquisitions; the Company’s ability to finance growth on favorable terms; and, other factors referenced in the Company’s 1999 Form 10-K or herein. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

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