LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (LifePoint), through its subsidiaries, operates general acute care hospitals in non-urban communities in the United States. As of December 31, 2010, the Company operated 52 hospital campuses in 17 states, having a total of 5,915 licensed beds. It generates revenue through hospital services offered at its facilities. On January 31, 2011, the Company announced the formation of DLP Healthcare, LLC (DLP), a joint venture between the Company and Duke University Health System. Effective September 1, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of HighPoint Health Systems (HighPoint), formerly Sumner Regional Health Systems. Effective May 1, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of Clark Regional Medical Center (Clark).
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