Current Report Filing (8-k)

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): February 17, 2017
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LIFEPOINT HEALTH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-51251	20-1538254
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

330 Seven Springs Way Brentwood, Tennessee	37027
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

615-920-7000
( Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 17, 2017, LifePoint Health, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.  See the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

	(d)	Exhibits.
		99.1      Copy of press release issued by the Company on February 17, 2017.

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:	February 17, 2017	LIFEPOINT HEALTH, INC.
		By:	/s/  Michael S. Coggin
			Michael S. Coggin
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Copy of press release issued by the Company on February 17, 2017.