for thequarter was $38.4 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared with net incomeattributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. of $38.7 million, or $0.70 per dilutedshare, for the same period a year ago In commenting on the results, William F. Carpenter III, president and chiefexecutive officer of LifePoint Hospitals, said, “This strong first quarter givesus an excellent start for 2009. We are seeing successes from our investments innew services, physician recruitment and our traditional focus on fiscaldiscipline. This indicates we have the right strategy and the right people whowill continue to execute in a difficult economic environment. We are pleasedwith our performance and look forward to building upon these results for theremainder of the year We remain dedicated to providing quality care close tohome. The combination of our flexible balance sheet, our strategy and our peoplehas positioned us to be successful for the long term.” A listen-only simulcast, as well as a 30-day replay, of LifePoint Hospitals`first quarter 2009 conference call will be available on line at and today, Friday, May 1, 2009,beginning at 10:00 a.m Eastern Time LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

is a leading hospital company focused on providinghealthcare services in non-urban communities in 18 states. Of the Company`s 47continuing operations hospitals, 44 are in communities where LifePoint Hospitalsis the sole community hospital provider. LifePoint Hospitals` non-urbanoperating strategy offers continued operational improvement by focusing on fiveguiding principles: delivering compassionate, high quality patient care;supporting physicians; creating an outstanding environment for employees;providing unmatched community value; and ensuring fiscal responsibility.Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, LifePoint Hospitals is affiliated withapproximately 21,000 employees. and the cost and other difficultiesassociated with converting facilities from one information system to another;(xxx) the costs of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act andrelated litigation; and (xxxi) those other risks and uncertainties describedfrom time to time in LifePoint`s filings with the Securities and ExchangeCommission. Therefore, LifePoint`s future results may differ materially fromthose described in this release.LifePoint undertakes no obligation to update anyforward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements,whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.All references to “LifePoint,” “LifePoint Hospitals” and the “Company” as usedthroughout this release refer to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc and itssubsidiaries. $38.4 5.2% $38.7 5.7%Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

stockholders:Continuing operations$0.76 $0.71 Discontinued operations (0.02)0.01 Net income $0.74 $0.72Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. stockholders:Continuing operations$0.74 $0.69 Discontinued operations (0.02)0.01 Net income $0.72 $0.70Amounts attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. stockholders:Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes $39.5 $38.2 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1.1 )0.5Net income $38.4 $38.7 LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC.UNAUDITED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE CALCULATION Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts Three Months Ended March 31,20092008 (As Adjusted) Income from continuing operations$40.1 $38.7 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.6 )(0.5 ) Income from continuing operations attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. 39.538.2 Income (loss) from discontinued operations(1.1 )0.5Net income attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

$38.4 $38.7Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 52.254.1 Other share equivalents 0.9 1.1Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding and equivalents 53.155.2Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. stockholders:Continuing operations$0.76 $0.71 Discontinued operations (0.02)0.01 Net income $0.74 $0.72Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. stockholders:Continuing operations$0.74 $0.69 Discontinued operations (0.02)0.01 Net income $0.72 $0.70 LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS In millions March 31,Dec. stockholders` equity: Preferred stock– Common stock 0.60.6 Capital in excess of par value 1,227.51,219.5 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (26.9) (28.3)Retained earnings652.3613.9 Common stock in treasury, at cost(148.9 ) (147.3 )Total LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. stockholders` equity 1,704.61,658.4 Noncontrolling interests 3.73.5 Total equity 1,708.31,661.9 Total liabilities and equity $ 3,746.7$ 3,680.3(A) Derived from audited consolidated financial statements, as adjusted LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC. (2) Management and investors use equivalent admissions as a general measure ofcombined inpatient and outpatient volume.