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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 21, 2002
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KINDRED HEALTHCARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14057 61-1323993
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
680 South Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky
(Address of principal executive offices)
40202-2412
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (502) 596-7300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Items 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 21, 2002, Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") announced
the resignation of Donald D. Finney as the President of the Company's health
services division. The Company also announced that Paul J. Diaz, President and
Chief Operating Officer of the Company, will assume responsibility for the
operations of the Company's health services division on an interim basis.
A copy of the press release is included as an exhibit to this filing.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 21, 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KINDRED HEALTHCARE, INC.
Dated: August 21, 2002 By: /s/ Richard A. Lechleiter
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Richard A. Lechleiter
Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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