PAUL J. DIAZ HONORED AS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE
Louisville, KY (August 28, 2008) – Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:KND) today announced that Paul J. Diaz, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine.
Modern Healthcare is a national trade publication that covers the healthcare industry. The August 25 issue features a list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare. Mr. Diaz was listed at No. 19.
Mr. Diaz has served as Kindred’s Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2004, and as President since January 2002. Mr. Diaz served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer from January 2002 to December 31, 2003.
About Kindred Healthcare
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion and approximately 54,000 employees in 40 states. At June 30, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 656 locations, including 83 long-term acute care hospitals, 228 skilled nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst rehabilitation services, which served 345 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred’s mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com.
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