The investigation did not find any widespread issues with contractual allowances for managed care accounts across the company. But it did turn up problems that require restatements of certain prior-year results.

At a point you've asked too much of human beings and it's not intelligent to keep going.

It will be many weeks before we can begin to appreciate the extent of the damage.

We believe our ability to successfully reverse this volume erosion is limited by the continuing overhang of government litigation and investigation issues. The resolution of these issues remains among our highest priorities.

Our financial results for the quarter were severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Tenet is dedicated to promoting quality patient care in the communities we serve. We are pleased that the American Heart Association has recognized the dedication and achievements of these hospitals and staff, and we will continue to build off this success.

We were advised by officials on the ground to take the matter into our own hands.