Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information contained herein is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On January 22, 2009, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting preliminary financial results of the Company for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. These results are subject to final adjustments and to the additional effects, if any, of the Company's normal year-end impairment analysis. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued on January 22, 2009

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