What is TriStar?

We are a Family of Hospitals that represent the forefront of medical care
today. TriStar is a system name that clearly defines our relationship with
our partner hospitals, physicians, employees and patients. It also represents a "family" and can be used with a crest as the family symbol. We
provide affordable healthcare by consolidating our business and financial
services and allowing our medical centers and hospitals to focus on what
they do best: delivering quality healthcare.

TriStar represents our three vital components: Patients, Physicians and
Partners, working together to create a full continuum of care for the
communities we serve.

Who makes up TriStar?

Our Health System is composed of hospitals, medical centers and other
healthcare services across middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The
facilities include:

Centennial Medical Center
Centennial Medical Center at Ashland City
Greenview Regional Hospital
Hendersonville Medical Center
Horizon Medical Center
NorthCrest Medical Center
Parthenon Pavilion
River Park Hospital
The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center
Skyline Medical Center
Southern Hills Medical Center
Southern Hill Medical Center at Smyrna
Summit Medical Center
The Women's Hospital

What's the advantage of being part of TriStar?

Across the country, there is a continuing increase in the cost and
complexity associated with healthcare delivery. The benefits of a number of
hospitals and medical centers working together, sharing the best practices
in quality care and focusing on reducing costs, far outweigh the costs of
working alone or independently.

Is TriStar a part of HCA?

HCA is a national healthcare system, and its markets have their own identity
separate from the corporate office. We are one of their markets. This is not
a break from HCA, but merely an opportunity to position ourselves in middle
Tennessee and Southern Kentucky as a comprehensive healthcare delivery
system. Through shared strengths, knowledge, resources and support we are
the most comprehensive healthcare system in the entire region. This
reinforces the company's strategy and strengthens individual decision
making.

Paul Rutledge, President of TriStar Health System, serves as a board member
for The Jason Foundation.