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): October 26, 2018

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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 October 26, 2018, LifePoint Health, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. 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 October 26, 2018.

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:	October 26, 2018	LIFEPOINT HEALTH, INC.

		By:	/s/ Michael S. Coggin

			Michael S. Coggin
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description

99.1		Copy of press release issued by the Company on October 26, 2018.

LIFEPOINT HEALTH, INC. 8-K