On August 7, 2008, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, this information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 Exhibit Number        Description

          99.1         Press release dated August 7, 2008 reporting financial results for the
                       three and six months ended June 30, 2008