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: November 3, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
Commission file number: 1-7293
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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3820 State Street |
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(805) 563-7000 |
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ITEM 9. Tenet subsidiary will not renew lease for Suburban Medical Center
A subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation has decided not to renew its lease for Suburban Medical Center, a 182-bed hospital in Paramount, California. The lease expires October 31, 2004. At that time, the facility will be returned to its owner, Paramount General Hospital Company. Tenet intends to work cooperatively with Paramount to ensure a smooth transition.
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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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TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION |
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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: November 3, 2003 |
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