Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett opened on June 1, 2004, becoming the first full-service health care facility in Bartlett, Tenn.  The 100-bed facility features 64 medical/surgical beds, 10 mother-baby suites, and 16 CCU/ICU beds.  Other features include 4 operating rooms, and a 24-hour emergency care center.

"We're pleased to add the Saint Francis Hospital System to Humana's network of providers," said Evans Looney, president of Humana's commercial operations in Tennessee and Mississippi.  "Our health-plan members will benefit by having greater choice with the Saint Francis Hospital System joining Humana's network."

David Archer, CEO of the Tenet Memphis Market and CEO of Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, remarked, "The Saint Francis Hospital System looks forward to a mutually beneficial working relationship with Humana-Tennessee, and we are excited about offering the services of our outstanding physicians and employees to the Humana members."

About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with more than 11 million medical members.  Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Over its 45-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs.  Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.

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• Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates, times, and access number, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors);
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About Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis
Saint Francis Hospital, part of Tenet Tennessee, is a 519-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, Tenn.  Saint Francis Hospital is a leading medical center that has been serving the Memphis and Mid-South area for more than 31 years.  The hospital provides a broad-spectrum of quality medical services, including a Cardiac Care Center, Diabetes Care Center, Family Birthing Center, Chest Pain and Stroke Emergency Center and Center for Surgical Weight Loss.
Adjacent to the hospital is a 197-bed Nursing Home that provides Senior and Long-Term Care Services.  The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about Saint Francis Hospital, visit www.saintfrancishosp.com.

About Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett
Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, part of Tenet Tennessee, is a 100-bed full-service community hospital in Bartlett, Tenn.  The hospital, located at 2986 Kate Bond Road, opened on June 1, 2004 and is the first full-service medical center in its community.  Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett features a wide range of medical and health care services, including emergency care, an intensive care unit, a family birthing center, cardiology, oncology and diabetes care.  The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett, visit www.saintfrancisbartlett.com