PROVINCE HEALTHCARE CO
8-K/A, 1998-08-14
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                         ------------------------------

                                   FORM 8-K/A
                                 AMENDMENT NO. 1

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                        Date of Report: August 14, 1998
                                               
                         ------------------------------

                           PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            DELAWARE                        0-23639              62-1710772
  (State or other jurisdiction     (Commission File Number)    (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)                                       Identification
                                                                   Number)


  105 WESTWOOD PLACE
  SUITE 400
  BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE                                           37027
  (Address of principal executive offices)                       (Zip Code)

                                 (615) 370-1377
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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         Province Healthcare Company (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation,
hereby amends its Report on Form 8-K, dated June 26, 1998, relating to the
acquisition of Elko General Hospital ("Elko") in Elko, Nevada on June 11, 1998
(the "Acquisition"). The Company is filing this amendment for the purpose of
including the required financial statements and pro forma financial information
with respect to the Acquisition in accordance with the requirements of Form 8-K.



ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

         (a)      Financial Statements of Business Acquired

                  The required audited consolidated financial statements of
                  Elko General Hospital as of and for the year ended June 
                  30, 1997 are filed herewith.

         (b)      Pro Forma Financial Information.

                  The required pro forma financial statements of the Company and
                  its subsidiaries, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it
                  had occurred on March 31, 1998, as to the balance sheet, and
                  on January 1, 1997, as to the income statements, are filed
                  herewith.

         (c)      Exhibits:

                         2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 8, 1998,
                  between the Company and the County of Elko is incorporated
                  herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form
                  8-K, filed June 26, 1998, Commission File No. 0-23639.

                         20.1 Copy of the press release, dated June 12, 1998,
                  relating to the completion of the Elko General Hospital
                  acquisition, incorporated herein by reference to the Company's
                  Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 26, 1998, Commission
                  File No. 0-23639.

                         23.1 Consent of Kafoury, Armstrong & Co.  



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                                   SIGNATURES

         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.


                                         PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY


                                         By:  /S/ BRENDA B. RECTOR
                                              ----------------------------------
                                              Brenda B. Rector
                                              Vice President and Controller

Date:  August 14, 1998
              






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                          INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Page
                                                                                ----
<S>                                                                             <C>

ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL

Independent Auditor's Report                                                      1
Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997                                                    2
Statement of Operations - Operating Fund - Unrestricted                           
   for the Year Ended June 30, 1997                                               4
Statement of Cash Flows - Operating Fund - Unrestricted for the
   Year Ended June 30, 1997                                                       5
Notes to Financial Statements                                                     6
Condensed Balance Sheet at March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)                            18
Condensed Statements of Operations - Operating Fund - Unrestricted           
   for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)                 20
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Operating Fund - Unrestricted
   for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)                 21
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)                              22

PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                            24
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)     25
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the Year
   Ended December 31, 1997 (Unaudited)                                           27
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the Three Months
   Ended March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)                                              28
Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)       29
</TABLE>  


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                            KAFOURY, ARMSTRONG & CO.
                           A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
                          CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT


To the Honorable Board of Trustees
     of Elko General Hospital


        We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Elko General
Hospital, State of Nevada, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1997 as listed
in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of
Elko General Hospital's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Elko General
Hospital, State of Nevada, as of June 30, 1997 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.



                                             /s/ Kafoury, Armstrong & Co.



Elko, Nevada
September 12, 1997, except for Note 13,
as to which the date is June 11, 1998




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                             ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                 JUNE 30, 1997
                                 (Page 1 of 2)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     ASSETS
                                                                        1997    
                                                                        ----    
<S>                                                                <C>          
OPERATING FUND -- UNRESTRICTED                                                  
CURRENT ASSETS                                                                  
  Cash -- Note 5                                                   $ 1,526,087  
  Accounts receivable -- Note 6                                      5,189,886  
  Due from other governments                                           107,473  
  Due from contractual agencies                                        171,866  
  Due from other funds                                                  14,744  
  Inventories -- Note 7                                                583,942  
  Prepaid expenses                                                     195,980  
  Assets limited as to use:                                                     
     Cash -- Note 5                                                    500,189  
                                                                   -----------  
                                                                     8,290,167  
                                                                   -----------  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET -- Note 8                                8,797,838  
                                                                   -----------  
     Total Assets                                                  $17,088,005  
                                                                   ===========  
                                                                                
                          LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE                          
                                                                                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                             
  Accounts payable                                                 $   591,846  
  Accrued salaries                                                     280,313  
  Accrued retirement                                                   145,968  
  Accrued vacation and compensatory time                               449,110  
  Other accrued expenses                                               107,751  
  Current maturities of capital lease obligations -- Note 9            156,000
  Current maturities of long-term notes payable -- Note 10             617,248
                                                                   -----------
                                                                     2,348,236
                                                                   -----------

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  Compensated absences                                                  59,910
  Capital lease obligations -- Note 9                                  226,215
  Notes payable -- Note 10                                           1,699,474
                                                                   -----------
                                                                     1,985,599
                                                                   -----------
     Total Liabilities                                               4,333,835
                                                                   -----------
FUND BALANCE                                                        12,754,170
                                                                   -----------
     Total Liabilities and Fund Balance                            $17,088,005
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>




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                             ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                 JUNE 30, 1997
                                 (Page 2 of 2)


RESTRICTED FUNDS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1997
                                                              ------
<S>                                                          <C>
                                     ASSETS

SPECIFIC PURPOSE FUNDS
  Cash - Note 5                                              $ 64,108
                                                             ========
                          LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Deferred revenue                                           $ 23,297
                                                             --------
 FUND BALANCE
   Unreserved                                                 
     Designated for future year's operations                   40,811
     Undesignated                                                  --
                                                             --------
                                                               40,811
                                                             --------
  Total Liabilities and Fund Balance                         $ 64,108
                                                             ========

                                     ASSETS

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
 ASSETS
   Cash - Note 5                                             $ 63,458
                                                             ========
                                  FUND BALANCE

 Fund Balance
   Unreserved
     Designated for future year's operations                 $ 62,662
     Undesignated                                                 796
                                                             --------
   Total Fund Balance                                        $ 63,458 
                                                             ========
                                     ASSETS

SELF INSURANCE FUND
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash - Note 5                                              $  6,589
  Accounts receivable                                          40,288
                                                             --------
    Total Assets                                             $ 46,877 
                                                             ========
                          LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable                                           $ 96,366
  Due to other funds                                           14,744
                                                             --------
                                                              111,110
                                                             --------
FUND BALANCE
  Unreserved
    Designated for future year's operations                        --
    Undesignated (Deficit)                                    (64,233)
                                                             --------
                                                              (64,233)
                                                             --------                
 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance                          $ 46,877
                                                             ========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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                             ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                         OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED
                        FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  1997
                                                               -----------
<S>                                                            <C>
REVENUE
 Net Patient Service Revenue - Note 3
  Routine services                                             $ 6,610,374
  Ancillary service                                             22,514,846
  Contract physician revenue                                     1,898,597
                                                               -----------
                                                                31,023,817
  Less adjustments to revenues:
     Contractual allowances under governmental health
     care and insurance programs                                (4,903,212)
     Uncompensated care, charity care                             (169,603)
                                                               -----------
                                                                25,951,002
  Other Operating Revenue                                          162,412
                                                               -----------
                                                                26,113,414
                                                               -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
  Professional care of patients                                 12,273,874
  Dietary services                                                 469,008
  General services                                               2,362,371
  Administrative services                                        2,660,859
  Employee benefits                                              1,843,337
  Insurance costs                                                  321,506
  Depreciation and amortization                                  1,076,878
  Interest                                                         166,394
  Provision for bad debts                                        3,042,298
                                                               -----------
                                                                24,216,525
                                                               -----------
   Income From Operations                                        1,896,889
                                                               -----------
NON-OPERATING GAINS (LOSSES)
  Interest Income                                                   90,445
  Gifts, grants and bequests                                        39,764
  Elko County Jail meal gains (net)                                133,978
  Other nonoperating revenues                                       45,386
                                                               -----------
                                                                   309,573
                                                               -----------
   Revenue and Gains in Excess of Expenses and Losses          $ 2,206,462 
                                                               ===========


</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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                             ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                         OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED
                        FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         1997
                                                                      ----------
<S>                                                                   <C>

OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING AND NONOPERATING GAINS (LOSSES) 
     Revenue and gains in excess of expenses and losses               $2,206,462
     Adjustments to reconcile revenue and gains in excess of 
        expenses and losses to net cash provided by operating 
        activities and gains and losses:
          Depreciation and amortization                                1,076,878
     Reclassify gain on sale of equipment                                (15,959)
     Net (increase) in receivables, inventory, other current
        assets and payables                                             (870,670)
                                                                       ---------
     Net Cash Provided by Operating and Nonoperating Activities        2,396,711
                                                                       ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Acquisition of property and equipment                              (2,186,190)
   Operating transfers for asset acquisitions                             30,000
   Proceeds from sale of equipment                                        29,718
   Repayment of long-term debt                                          (956,533)
                                                                      ----------
       Net Cash (Used) by Capital and Related Financing 
          Activities                                                  (3,083,005)
                                                                      ----------
       Net Decrease in Cash                                             (686,294)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, July 1                                      2,712,570
                                                                      ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, June 30                                    $2,026,276
                                                                      ==========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
     Interest paid                                                    $  167,579
                                                                      ==========

</TABLE>



   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Organization:

        Elko General Hospital is governed by an elected Board of five trustees,
    plus a representative from the Elko County Board of County Commissioners
    pursuant to NRS 450.040 and 450.070 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

        The Hospital Board possesses final decision-making authority and is held
    accountable for those decisions. The Hospital Board is responsible for
    approving the budget, establishing spending limitations, funding and/or
    issuing bonds to finance hospital system operations and construction.

Basis of Accounting:

        The accounting policies of Elko General Hospital conform to generally
    accepted accounting principles as applicable to providers of health care
    services. A summary of the Hospital's significant accounting policies
    consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements is as
    follows:

        Enterprise funds are used to account for activities similar to those
    found in the private sector, where the determination of net income is
    necessary or useful to sound financial administration. Revenues derived from
    current operations are intended to provide those resources necessary to
    maintain continued delivery of such services in future periods. Goods or
    services from such activities are provided to outside parties. The primary
    operations of Elko General Hospital are presented in the "Operating Fund,"
    which is accounted for as an Enterprise Fund. In accordance with
    Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 20, the Hospital
    has determined to apply all GASB pronouncements as well as the Financial
    Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements issued unless the FASB
    pronouncement conflicts with GASB.

        The Restricted Funds are used to account for resources whose use has
    been restricted by donors or grantors. The Restricted Funds are comprised of
    the following: 1) the Specific Purpose Funds have been restricted by
    grantors and employees for specific uses; 2) the Capital Improvement Fund
    has been restricted to accumulate resources for capital improvements to the
    Hospital; and 3) the Self Insurance Fund has been restricted for the
    accumulation of resources for and payment of claims related to the
    Hospital's self insured health program.

        The accounting records for all funds are maintained on the accrual basis
    of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recorded when earned and
    expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred.

Statement of Operations:

        For purposes of display, transactions deemed by management to be
    ongoing, major, or central to the provision of health care services are
    reported as revenues and expenses. Peripheral or incidental transactions are
    reported as gains and losses.



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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


Budgetary Accounting:

        In accordance with State statute, actual expenses may not exceed the sum
    of budgeted operating and nonoperating expenses. Elko General Hospital, on
    its final 1997-98 budget, designated more for opening fund balance than was
    available at June 30, 1997 in the following funds:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 1997-98
                             BUDGETED OPENING   FUND BALANCE
                               FUND BALANCE     JUNE 30, 1997      DEFICIT
                             ----------------   -------------      -------
<S>                          <C>                <C>                <C>    
Specific Purpose Fund             $40,858         $ 40,811         $    47
Self Insurance Fund                30,036          (64,233)         94,269
</TABLE>

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

        The Hospital is located in Elko, Nevada and primarily provides medical
    care to residents of Northeastern Nevada. Financial instruments which
    potentially subject the Hospital to credit risk consist principally of cash
    and patient receivables. The Hospital maintains its cash at two financial
    institutions in Elko, Nevada and as of June 30, 1997, FDIC coverage was
    exceeded by $2,019,354 and $142,488 at these institutions.

        The Hospital grants credit without collateral to its patients, most of
    whom are local residents and are insured under third-party payor agreements.
    The mix of receivables from patients and third party payors was as follows
    for the years ended June 30, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    1997
                                                                   ------
        <S>                                                        <C>
        Medicare                                                     12%
        Medicaid                                                      6
        Other third-party payors                                     40
        Patients                                                     42
                                                                    ---
                                                                    100%
                                                                    ===
</TABLE>

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

        Cash and cash equivalents include investments in highly liquid debt
    instruments with a maturity of three months or less, excluding amounts whose
    use is limited by Board designation or other arrangements under trust
    agreements or with third-party payors.

Inventories:

        Inventories are stated at cost, with cost being determined principally
    on the first-in, first-out basis.




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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


Property, Equipment and Capital Leases:

        Property, equipment and capital leases are recorded at cost. Donated
    assets are recorded at their fair market value at the date of donation.
    Major additions and betterments are charged to the fixed asset accounts,
    while maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the
    respective assets, are expensed currently. Depreciation is provided on the
    straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective
    assets. Equipment under capital leases is amortized on the straight-line
    method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of
    the equipment. Such amortization is included in provision for depreciation
    in the financial statements.

Compensated Absences:

        The costs involved in vacation, compensatory time and sick leave are
    recorded as obligations when earned and the right to receive compensation
    for future absences vests with the employee. Employees are allowed to
    accumulate 120 to 240 hours of vacation time depending upon length of
    service. Employees are allowed to accumulate up to 240 hours of sick leave,
    but will be paid at 1/3 of the regular rate of pay at termination, subject
    to various ceiling amounts dependent upon the length of service.

Use of Estimates:

    Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates
based on management's knowledge and experience. Due to their prospective nature,
actual results could differ from those estimates. As indicated below, the
Hospital utilizes the net patient service revenue method of revenue recognition
which relies heavily on estimates.

Fund Balances - Restricted:

    Elko General Hospital segregates fund balances into the following
categories:

        "Unreserved" - represents that portion of fund balance that is not
        segregated for a specific future use and is available for the ensuing
        year's operations. Unreserved fund balance is comprised of the following
        two categories:

            Designated for future years' operations - represents the budgeted
            opening fund balance for the forthcoming year

            Undesignated - represents the remainder of fund balance not
            specifically reserved or designated for future year's operations





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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


Net Patient Service Revenues:

        Net patient service revenue is reported at the estimated net realizable
    amounts from patients, third-party payors, and others for services rendered,
    including estimated retroactive adjustments under reimbursement agreements
    with third-party payors. Retroactive adjustments are accrued on an estimated
    basis in the period the related services are rendered and adjusted in future
    periods as final settlements are determined.

Charity Care:

        The Hospital provides care to all who require it under its charity care
    policy without charge or at amounts less than its established rates. Because
    the Hospital does not pursue collection of amounts determined to qualify as
    charity care, they are not reported as revenue. This policy is mandated by
    Nevada State statutory provisions applicable to county hospitals and Title
    VI of the Federal Regulations.

NOTE 2 - COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEVADA REVISED STATUTES AND THE NEVADA
             ADMINISTRATIVE CODE:

        The Hospital conformed to all statutory and legal constraints on its
    financial administration during the year ended June 30, 1997 with the
    following possible exceptions:

        -   Total expenditures of the Operating Fund and Self Insurance Fund
            exceeded total appropriations by $420,661 and $92,007 respectively,
            an apparent violation of NRS 354.626.

        The Hospital Board responded to the Nevada Department of Taxation in a
    corrective action plan for all possible violations related to the year ended
    June 30, 1996.

NOTE 3 - NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE:

        The Hospital has agreements with third-party payors that provide for
    payments to the Hospital at amounts different from its established rates. A
    summary of the payment arrangements with major third-party payors follows.

        -   Medicare. Inpatient acute care services rendered to Medicare program
            beneficiaries are paid at prospectively determined rates per
            discharge. These rates vary according to a patient classification
            system that is based on clinical, diagnostic, and other factors.
            Inpatient non-acute services, certain outpatient services, and
            defined capital and medical education costs related to Medicare
            beneficiaries are paid based on a cost reimbursement methodology.
            The Hospital is reimbursed for cost reimbursable items at a
            tentative rate with final settlement determined after submission of
            annual cost reports by the Hospital and audits thereof by the
            Medicare fiscal intermediary. The Hospital's classification of
            patients under the Medicare program and the appropriateness of their
            admission are subject to an independent review by a peer review
            organization under contract with the Hospital. The Hospital's
            Medicare cost reports have been reviewed by the Medicare fiscal
            intermediary through June 30, 1995.




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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


        -   Medicaid. Sub-acute inpatient services rendered to Medicaid program
            beneficiaries are reimbursed under an established rate which is not
            subject to retroactive adjustment. For acute and outpatient
            services, the Hospital is paid at prospectively determined rates.
            Annual cost reports are filed by the Hospital for determination of
            future rates and audited by the Medicaid fiscal intermediary. The
            Hospital's Medicaid cost reports have been reviewed by the Medicaid
            fiscal intermediary through June 30, 1994.

        The Hospital has also entered into payment agreements with certain
    commercial insurance carriers, preferred provider organizations and other
    third party payors. The basis for payment to the Hospital under these
    agreements includes prospectively determined rates per discharge, discounts
    from established charges, and prospectively determined daily rates.

NOTE 4 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN:

        Plan Description. Elko General Hospital contributes to the Public
    Employees Retirement System of the State of Nevada (PERS), a cost sharing
    multiple employer, defined benefit plan administered by the Public Employees
    Retirement System of the State of Nevada. PERS provides retirement benefits,
    disability benefits, and death benefits, including annual cost of living
    adjustments, to plan members and their beneficiaries. Chapter 286 of the
    Nevada Revised Statutes establishes the benefit provisions provided to the
    participants of PERS. These benefit provisions may only be amended through
    legislation. The Public Employees Retirement System of the State of Nevada
    issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial
    statements and required supplementary information for PERS. That report may
    be obtained by writing to the Public Employees Retirement System of the
    State of Nevada, 693 West Nye Lane, Carson City, NV 89703-1599 or by calling
    (702) 687-4200.

        Funding Policy. Plan members are funded under one of two methods. Under
    the employer pay contribution plan, the Hospital is required to contribute
    all amounts due under the plan. The second funding mechanism for providing
    benefits is the employer/employee paid contribution plan. Under this method,
    employees are required to contribute a percentage of their contribution. The
    contribution requirements of plan members and the Hospital are established
    by Chapter 286 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The funding mechanism may
    only be amended through legislation. The Hospital's contribution rates and
    amounts contributed for the last three years are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   Contribution Rate
                                   -----------------
                                                Employer/      Total
         Fiscal Year           Employer         Employee    Contribution
         -----------           --------         --------    ------------
         <S>                   <C>              <C>         <C>       
         1996-97                18.75%          10.0%        $1,854,999
         1995-96                18.75%          10.0%         1,584,362
         1994-95                18.22%          9.31%         1,205,370
</TABLE>




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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


NOTE 5 - CASH:

        State statutes authorize deposits in any bank, credit union or savings
    and loan in the State of Nevada that is federally insured. The Hospital may
    invest in securities as required by Nevada Revised Statutes.

        To facilitate better management of Hospital resources, cash balances for
    all funds except the Pinkerton Scholarship Fund, Group Health Self Insurance
    Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund are combined in pooled operating
    accounts. The cash reflected on the balance sheet is the carrying amount of
    deposits comprised of the individual fund's equity in the pooled and
    separate cash balances. A summary of cash as of June 30, 1997 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997
                                                             ----------
<S>                                                          <C>
         Unrestricted Funds
           Current operating cash                            $1,526,087
           Restricted cash held                                 500,189
                                                             ----------

                                                              2,026,276
         Restricted Funds
           Specific purpose restricted funds
             Research Fund                                       27,767
             Scholarship Fund                                     8,879
             Mammography Grant Fund                               4,165
             HCFA Grant Fund                                     23,297
                                                             ----------

                                                                 64,108
                                                             ----------
           Capital Improvement Fund                              63,458
                                                             ----------
           Self Insurance Fund                                    6,589
                                                             ----------
             Total Cash                                      $2,160,431
                                                             ==========
</TABLE>

        Use of the restricted funds is limited to the purpose designated by the
    donors of the funds. Cash held by the Unrestricted Funds in the amount of
    $500,189 is recorded as restricted cash on the balance sheet. This cash was
    advanced by Nevada State Bank as a portion of a note payable in the amount
    of $2,500,000 and is to be used for a hospital-wide computer upgrade. The
    cash limited as to use reflects the portion of the note proceeds that were
    unexpended as of June 30, 1997.

        The following is a listing of collateral or insurance on deposits as of
    June 30, 1997:




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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   CARRYING              BANK
                                                    AMOUNT              BALANCE
                                                 -----------         -----------
<S>                                              <C>                 <C>       
         Insured (FDIC)                          $  300,000          $  300,000
         Collateralized, collateral held
           by bank in Hospital's name              1,858,966           2,161,842
         Uninsured and uncollateralized                   --                  --
                                                 -----------         -----------

                                                   2,158,966           2,461,842
         Cash on hand, refunds held                    1,465                  --
                                                 -----------         -----------

                                                 $ 2,160,431         $ 2,461,842
                                                 ===========         ===========
</TABLE>

NOTE 6 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:

        At June 30, 1997, accounts receivable in the Operating Fund consisted of
    the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1997
                                                          -----------
<S>                                                       <C>        
Patient Receivables
       Patients                                           $ 7,752,003
       Less estimated uncollectible accounts and
         allowance for contractual adjustments             (3,356,032)
                                                          -----------

     Net Patient Receivables                                4,395,971

Accounts Receivable - Other                                   793,915
                                                          -----------

                                                          $ 5,189,886
                                                          ===========
</TABLE>

NOTE 7 - INVENTORIES:

        As of June 30, 1997, Operating Fund inventories consisted of the
    following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997
                                                                  ---------
        <S>                                                       <C>     
        Operating room                                            $ 417,265
        Pharmacy, Dietary, Central Supply and other                 166,677
                                                                  ---------
             Total                                                $ 583,942
                                                                  =========
</TABLE>

NOTE 8 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

        As of June 30, 1997, property and equipment consisted of the following:




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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1997
                                                      -----------
             <S>                                      <C>        
             Land improvements                        $   211,193
             Buildings and improvements                 7,850,377
             Equipment                                  7,756,340
                                                      -----------

                                                       15,817,910
             Less:  Accumulated depreciation            8,506,734
                                                      -----------

                                                        7,311,176
             Land                                          35,000
             Construction in progress                      15,214
             Computer project in progress               1,436,448
                                                      -----------

                                                      $ 8,797,838
                                                      ===========
</TABLE>

        Equipment is pledged as collateral for long-term debt as explained in
    Notes 9 and 10.

NOTE 9 - LEASE OBLIGATIONS:

Capital Leases

        The Hospital has entered into lease transactions which are accounted for
    as capital leases. The related assets and liabilities acquired under these
    lease agreements have been recorded in the Operating Fund. The asset
    balances related to these leases have been recorded as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997
                                                          ----------
        <S>                                               <C>       
        Equipment                                         $1,102,233
        Less: Accumulated depreciation                       605,834
                                                          ----------

                                                          $  496,399
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

        The following is a schedule by individual lease of the net present value
    of the minimum lease payments as of June 30, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                1997
                                                                              -------
        <S>                                                                   <C>
        Lease payable to Coulter Leasing for hematology instrument, 
        dated July15, 1994, in monthly installments of $2,256,
        including interest at 6.5% per annum; secured by equipment.           $52,604

        Lease payable to Sutro & Co., Incorporated for endoscopy 
        camera system, blood gas analyzer, and phacoemulsification 
        equipment, dated February 25, 1994, in monthly installments 
        of $1,481, including interest at 8.3% per annum; secured
        by equipment.                                                          30,128
</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   18

                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        Lease payable to Nevada State Bank for mammography 
        machine and Lifeline units, dated May 12, 1994, in monthly 
        installments of $2,254, including interest at 5.95% per
        annum; secured by equipment.                                           48,603

        Lease payable to Nevada State Bank for remodel of 
        modular building, dated September 8, 1994, in monthly 
        installments of $4,862, including interest at 6.3% per
        annum; secured by modular building.                                   117,870

        Lease payable to Nevada State Bank for operating room 
        table, dishwasher, mobile digital imaging system, dated 
        September 15, 1996, in monthly installments of $3,740, 
        including interest at 5.625% per annum; secured
        by equipment.                                                         133,010
                                                                            ---------

                                                                              382,215
   Less: Current maturities of capital leases                                 156,000
                                                                            ---------

                                                                            $ 226,215
                                                                            =========
</TABLE>


Operating Lease

    Elko General Hospital has entered into an operating lease for a medical arts
building to house its contract physicians. The lease has a term of seven and
one-half years, terminating on August 31, 2003. The lease expense for this
building for the year ended June 30, 1997 was $183,600.

    The future minimum lease payments under these lease agreements as of June
30, 1997 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          YEAR ENDING                                              CAPITAL            OPERATING
            JUNE 30,                                                LEASES              LEASES
          -----------                                             ----------          ----------
          <S>                                                     <C>                <C>
             1998                                                 $  174,992         $   183,600
             1999                                                    169,786             183,600
             2000                                                     56,856             183,600
             2001                                                     11,219             183,600
             2002                                                         --             183,600
             Subsequent                                                   --             168,300
                                                                  ----------         -----------

             Total minimum payments                                  412,853         $ 1,086,300
             Less: Amount representing interest                       30,638         ===========
                                                                  ----------

             Present value of net minimum lease payments          $  382,215
                                                                  ==========
</TABLE>


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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


NOTE 10 - NOTES PAYABLE:

        Notes payable consisted of the following as of June 30, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 1997
                                                                              ----------
        <S>                                                                   <C>
        Note payable to Bank of America dated January 25, 1990,
        payable in monthly installments of $12,446, including
        principal and interest at 6.9% per annum. Secured
        by furniture, fixtures and equipment.                                 $  319,910

        Note payable to Nevada State Bank dated October 26, 1993, 
        in monthly installments of $9,990, including interest 
        at 5.6% per annum. Secured by equipment.                                 107,611

        Note payable to Nevada State Bank dated February 6, 1997, 
        in monthly installments of $46,784, including interest 
        at 4.66% per annum; secured by equipment.                              1,889,201
                                                                              ----------

                                                                               2,316,722
            Less:  Current maturities                                            617,248
                                                                              ----------

                                                                              $1,699,474
                                                                              ==========
</TABLE>

        The aggregate maturities of notes payable for years after June 30, 1997,
    based upon present arrangements, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            YEAR ENDING
              JUNE 30                                       AMOUNT
            -----------                                   ----------
            <S>                                           <C>       
                1998                                      $  617,248
                1999                                         647,017
                2000                                         621,541
                2001                                         384,905
                2002                                          17,646
                Subsequent                                    28,365
                                                          ----------

                                                          $2,316,722
                                                          ==========
</TABLE>

NOTE 11 - RISK MANAGEMENT:

        The Hospital is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft
    of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to
    employees; and natural disasters.




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<PAGE>   20
                                        

                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


        The Hospital has joined together with other rural hospitals throughout
    the State of Nevada to create the Liability Cooperative of Nevada (LICON).
    LICON is a public entity risk pool currently operating as a common risk
    management and insurance program for eleven member rural hospitals.

        The Hospital pays an annual premium and specific deductibles, as
    necessary, to LICON for its general insurance coverage. LICON is considered
    a self-sustaining risk pool that will provide for its members comprehensive
    hospital liability coverage up to $2,000,000 per insured event, and
    directors, officers and trustees liability coverage of $500,000 per insured
    occurrence and annual aggregate.

        The Hospital continues to carry commercial insurance for other risks of
    loss, including specific risks of loss not covered by LICON. Settled claims
    resulting from these risks have not exceeded commercial insurance coverage
    in the past three fiscal years.

        The Hospital is self-insured for employees health and accident
    insurance. The risk financing fund (Self Insurance Fund) is accounted for as
    an internal service fund where assets are set aside for claim settlements. A
    premium is charged to the operating fund based upon the total payroll of the
    hospital. The Hospital maintains stop loss insurance coverage from an
    outside insurance carrier for any claims in excess of $35,000 per
    occurrence.

        Liabilities of the fund are reported when it is probable that a loss has
    occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities
    include an amount for claims that have been incurred but not reported
    (IBNR). Claim liabilities are calculated considering the effects of
    inflation, recent claim settlement trends including frequency and amount of
    pay-outs and other economic and social factors. Changes in the balances of
    claims liabilities during the past two fiscal years are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Unpaid           Incurred                            Unpaid
                          Claims,           Claims                             Claims,
                       Beginning of       (Including          Claim            End of
                        Fiscal Year         IBNRs)           Payments        Fiscal Year
                       ------------       ----------         --------        -----------
        <S>              <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>     
        1995-96          $111,965          $615,809          $638,941          $ 88,833
        1996-97            88,833           910,170           902,637            96,366
</TABLE>

NOTE 12 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

        The estimated fair value amounts of all financial instruments have been
    determined by the Hospital using available information and appropriate
    valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary in interpreting
    data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates
    presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the
    Hospital might realize in a current market exchange.

        The carrying amount of cash and equivalents and current receivables and
    payables approximates fair value. The carrying amounts of the notes and
    leases payable approximates fair value because the interest rate on these
    financial instruments approximates the Hospital's current incremental
    borrowing rates.





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<PAGE>   21

                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1997


NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

         On June 11, 1998, Elko County, State of Nevada, Commissioners and the
     Trustees of the Elko General Hospital sold the operations of the hospital
     to Province Healthcare for approximately $22,000,000, subject to a final
     determination of certain hospital assets and liabilities. Upon signing of
     the sales agreement, the local State of Nevada governmental unit known as
     the Elko General Hospital ceases to exist. The proceeds from the sale of
     the hospital to Province Healthcare is to be paid directly to Elko County,
     State of Nevada.






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<PAGE>   22

                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                       CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
                                  (PAGE 1 OF 2)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
                                     ASSETS

OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED
CURRENT ASSETS
     Cash                                                     $ 2,470,420
     Accounts receivable                                        6,021,964
     Due from other governments                                        --
     Due from other funds                                         100,207
     Inventories                                                  610,147
     Prepaid expenses                                             454,501
                                                              -----------

                                                                9,657,239

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                     8,821,940
                                                              -----------

     Total Assets                                             $18,479,179
                                                              ===========

                          LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

CURRENT LIABILITIES
     Accounts payable                                         $ 1,080,051
     Accrued expenses                                           1,261,465
     Current maturities of capital lease obligations              163,254
     Current maturities of long-term notes payable                627,950
                                                              -----------

                                                                3,132,720
                                                              -----------

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
     Compensated absences                                          59,910
     Capital lease obligations                                    103,169
     Notes payable                                              1,232,253
                                                              -----------

                                                                1,395,332
                                                              -----------

         Total Liabilities                                      4,528,052
                                                              -----------

FUND BALANCE                                                   13,951,127
                                                              -----------

         Total Liabilities and Fund Balance                   $18,479,179
                                                              ===========
</TABLE>



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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                       CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
                                  (PAGE 2 OF 2)


<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
RESTRICTED FUNDS

                                     ASSETS
     SPECIFIC PURPOSE FUNDS
         Cash                                                 $    35,405
                                                              ===========

                                  FUND BALANCE
     FUND BALANCE
         Unreserved
              Undesignated                                    $    35,405
                                                              ===========

                                     ASSETS
     CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
         Assets
              Cash                                            $   104,142
                                                              ===========

                                  FUND BALANCE
     FUND BALANCE
         Unreserved
              Undesignated                                    $   104,142
                                                              ===========

                                     ASSETS
     SELF INSURANCE FUND
     CURRENT ASSETS
         Cash                                                 $     6,713
         Accounts receivable                                       70,643
                                                              -----------

              Total Assets                                    $    77,356
                                                              ===========

                          LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

     CURRENT LIABILITIES
         Accounts payable                                     $   127,450
         Due to other funds                                       100,207
                                                              -----------

                                                                  227,657
                                                              -----------
     FUND BALANCE
         Unreserved
              Undesignated (Deficit)                             (150,301)
                                                              -----------

              Total Liabilities and Fund Balance              $    77,356
                                                              ===========
</TABLE>



                  See notes to condensed financial statements.


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<PAGE>   24

                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                          OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Nine Months Ended
                                                                                  March 31,
                                                                         ---------------------------
                                                                         1998                   1997
                                                                         ----                   ----
<S>                                                                  <C>                    <C>
REVENUE
     Net Patient Service Revenue
         Routine services                                            $  5,448,659           $  4,925,621
         Ancillary service                                             17,728,184             16,857,791
         Contract physician revenue                                     1,659,800              1,426,832
                                                                     ------------           ------------
                                                                       24,836,643             23,210,244
     Less adjustments to revenues:
         Contractual allowances under governmental
              health care and insurance programs                       (3,891,627)            (3,776,131)
         Uncompensated care, charity care                                (262,469)               (85,445)
                                                                     ------------           ------------

                                                                       20,682,547             19,348,668
     Other Operating Revenue                                              168,082                120,518
                                                                     ------------           ------------

                                                                       20,850,629             19,469,186
                                                                     ------------           ------------

OPERATING EXPENSES
     Professional care of patients                                     10,177,958              9,140,195
     Dietary services                                                     400,648                353,808
     General services                                                   1,948,496              1,798,917
     Administrative services                                            2,344,757              1,863,933
     Employee benefits                                                  1,513,344              1,352,136
     Insurance costs                                                      249,394                210,278
     Depreciation and amortization                                      1,095,706                803,416
     Interest                                                              91,181                130,169
     Provision for bad debts                                            2,087,132              2,442,905
                                                                     ------------           ------------

                                                                       19,908,616             18,095,757
                                                                     ------------           ------------

     Income From Operations                                               942,013              1,373,429
                                                                     ------------           ------------

     NON-OPERATING GAINS (LOSSES)
         Interest income                                                   69,264                 68,544
         Gifts, grants and bequests                                        21,810                 12,028
         Elko County Jail meal gains (net)                                 91,688                101,661
         Other nonoperating revenues                                       72,182                 19,704
                                                                     ------------           ------------

                                                                          254,944                201,937
                                                                     ------------           ------------

         Revenue and Gains in Excess of Expenses and Losses          $  1,196,957           $  1,575,366
                                                                     ============           ============
</TABLE>



                  See notes to condensed financial statements.


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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                          OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Nine Months Ended
                                                                                  March 31,
                                                                         ---------------------------
                                                                         1998                   1997
                                                                         ----                   ----
<S>                                                                  <C>                    <C>
OPERATING FUND - UNRESTRICTED
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING AND
     NONOPERATING GAINS (LOSSES)
         Revenue and gains in excess of (less than)
           expenses and losses                                       $  1,196,957           $  1,575,366
         Adjustments to reconcile revenue and gains in excess
           of expenses and losses to net cash provided by
           operating activities and gains and losses:
               Depreciation and amortization                            1,095,706                803,416
         Reclassify gain on sale of equipment                                (400)                13,584
         Net (increase) decrease in receivables, inventory,
           other current assets and payables                             (156,400)              (747,793)
                                                                     ------------           ------------

         Net Cash Provided by Operating and Nonoperating
           Activities                                                   2,135,863              1,644,573
                                                                     ------------           ------------

CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
         Acquisition of property and equipment                         (1,119,808)            (1,709,917)
         Operating transfers for asset acquisitions                            --                 30,000
         Proceeds from sale of equipment                                      400                  4,715
         Repayment of long-term debt                                     (572,311)              (759,945)
                                                                     ------------           ------------

           Net Cash Provided (Used) by Capital and Related
               Financing Activities                                    (1,691,719)            (2,435,147)
                                                                     ------------           ------------

           Net Increase in Cash                                           444,144               (790,574)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, July 1                                       2,026,276              2,712,570
                                                                     ------------           ------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, March 31                                  $  2,470,420           $  1,921,996
                                                                     ============           ============

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF
     CASH FLOW INFORMATION
         Interest paid                                               $     91,596           $    130,198
                                                                     ============           ============
</TABLE>


                  See notes to condensed financial statements.


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                              ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL
                     NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 MARCH 31, 1998

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization:

     Elko General Hospital is governed by an elected Board of five trustees,
plus a representative from the Elko County Board of County Commissioners
pursuant to NRS 450.040 and 450.070 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

     The Hospital Board possesses final decision-making authority and is held
accountable for those decisions. The Hospital Board is responsible for approving
the budget, establishing spending limitations, funding and/or issuing bonds to
finance hospital system operations and construction.

Basis of Accounting:

     The accounting policies of Elko General Hospital conform to generally
accepted accounting principles as applicable to providers of health care
services. A summary of the Hospital's significant accounting policies
consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements is as
follows:

     Enterprise funds are used to account for activities similar to those found
in the private sector, where the determination of net income is necessary or
useful to sound financial administration. Revenues derived from current
operations are intended to provide those resources necessary to maintain
continued delivery of such services in future periods. Goods or services from
such activities are provided to outside parties. The primary operations of Elko
General Hospital are presented in the "Operating Fund," which is accounted for
as an Enterprise Fund. In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement 20, the Hospital has determined to apply all GASB
pronouncements as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
pronouncements issued unless the FASB pronouncement conflicts with GASB.

     The Restricted Funds are used to account for resources whose use has been
restricted by donors or grantors. The Restricted Funds are comprised of the
following: 1) the Specific Purpose Funds have been restricted by grantors and
employees for specific uses; 2) the Capital Improvement Fund has been restricted
to accumulate resources for capital improvements to the Hospital; and 3) the
Self Insurance Fund has been restricted for the accumulation of resources for
and payment of claims related to the Hospital's self insured health program.

     The accounting records for all funds are maintained on the accrual basis of
accounting. Under this method, revenues are recorded when earned and expenses
are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred.




                                     - 22 -
<PAGE>   27


NOTE 2 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     On June 11, 1998, Elko County, State of Nevada, Commissioners and the
Trustees of the Elko General Hospital sold the operations of the hospital to
Province Healthcare for approximately $22,000,000, subject to a final
determination of certain hospital assets and liabilities. Upon signing of the
sales agreement, the local State of Nevada governmental unit known as the Elko
General Hospital ceases to exist. The proceeds from the sale of the hospital to
Province Healthcare is to be paid directly to Elko County, State of Nevada.







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<PAGE>   28

                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
              PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


     On February 10, 1998, Province completed its initial public offering of
common stock and its Junior Preferred Stock was converted into Common Stock. On
May 1, 1998, Province acquired Havasu Samaritan Regional Hospital (Havasu). On
June 11, 1998, Province acquired Elko General Hospital (Elko).

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as
of March 31, 1998 gives effect to the acquisitions of Havasu and Elko by
Province as if the transactions had been completed as of March 31, 1998.

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
income for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the three months ended March 31,
1998 give effect to: (i) the conversion of Junior Preferred Stock into Common
Stock and the sale of 5,405,000 shares of Common Stock in the initial public
offering at the price of $16.00 per share, and the application of the net
proceeds thereof to the repurchase of certain shares of Common Stock, the
redemption of Senior Preferred Stock and the repayment of debt, (ii) the
acquisition of Havasu by Province, and (iii) the acquisition of Elko by
Province, as if all such transactions had been completed as of January 1, 1997.

     The pro forma condensed consolidated financial information presented herein
does not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations or
financial position would have been had such transactions in fact occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented or to project the Company's results of
operations in any future period. The pro forma results of operations, which do
not take into account certain operational changes instituted by the Company upon
acquisition of its hospitals, are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected from such hospitals. The unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements of Province, included in its 1997 Form 10-K,
the audited financial statements of Havasu included in the Current Report on
Form 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 dated June 15, 1998, and the audited financial
statements of Elko, included elsewhere in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A.
Certain reclassifications have been made in the Elko historical financial
statements, included in the pro forma financial statements, to conform to the
Province presentation.





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<PAGE>   29

                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
                                 (In thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Historical
                                                       ------------------------------    Pro Forma        Pro Forma
                                                       Province     Havasu      Elko    Adjustments      Consolidated
                                                       --------     ------    -------   -----------      ------------
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>       <C>       <C>              <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                         $  6,675     $    6    $ 2,498     $106,000 (a)
                                                                                                (6)(b)
                                                                                          (105,567)(c)
                                                                                            22,000 (d)
                                                                                            (2,498)(e)
                                                                                           (22,035)(f)    $  7,073

     Accounts receivable, net                            35,705      3,767      6,022       (3,767)(b)      41,727
     Inventories                                          3,848      1,076        610                        5,534
     Prepaid expenses and other                           6,028        160        130         (154)(b)
                                                                                               (32)(f)
                                                                                               350 (f)       6,482
                                                       --------    -------    -------     --------        --------
          Total current assets                           52,256      5,009      9,260       (5,709)         60,816
Property, plant and equipment, net                       66,804     18,666      8,822       11,094 (c)
                                                                                            (5,272)(f)     100,114
Other assets:
     Unallocated purchase price                             760         --         --                          760
     Cost is excess of net assets acquired, net          53,146         --         --       75,724 (c)
                                                                                            14,687 (f)     143,557
     Other                                                8,256      7,982        324       (7,982)(b)
                                                                                              (324)(e)       8,256
                                                       --------    -------    -------     --------        --------
                                                       $181,222    $31,657    $18,406     $ 82,218        $313,503
                                                       ========    =======    =======     ========        ========

LIABILITIES AND COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                  $  5,029    $   667    $ 1,064     $   (667)(b)    $  6,093
     Accrued salaries and benefits                        6,968         --         --                        6,968
     Accrued expenses                                     2,311        510      1,218          489 (c)
                                                                                             1,000 (f)       5,528
     Current maturities of long-term obligations          2,255        637        800         (637)(b)
                                                                                              (800)(e)       2,255
                                                       --------    -------    -------     --------        --------
          Total current liabilities                      16,563      1,814      3,082         (615)         20,844
Long-term obligations, less current maturities           52,166     21,062      1,327      106,000 (a)
                                                                                           (21,062)(b)
                                                                                            22,000 (d)
                                                                                            (1,327)(e)
                                                                                                           180,166
Third-party settlements                                   7,255         --         --                        7,255
Other liabilities                                         8,506         --         60          (60)(e)       8,506
Minority interest                                           888         --         --                          888

Common stockholders' equity (deficit):
     Net assets                                              --      8,781     13,937       10,457 (b)
                                                                                           (19,238)(c)
                                                                                              (635)(e)
                                                                                           (13,302)(f)          --
     Common stock                                           130         --         --                          130
     Additional paid-in-capital                          97,338         --         --                       97,338
     Retained earnings (deficit)                         (1,624)        --         --                       (1,624)
                                                       --------    -------    -------     --------        --------
          Total common stockholders' 
            equity (deficit)                             95,844      8,781     13,937      (22,718)         95,844
                                                       --------    -------    -------     --------        --------
                                                       $181,222    $31,657    $18,406     $ 82,218        $313,503
                                                       ========    =======    =======     ========        ========
</TABLE>



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                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

- ------------------

(a)  Reflects the borrowing by Province of $106.0 million to finance the
     acquisition of Havasu.

(b)  Reflects the elimination of Havasu assets not purchased and liabilities not
     assumed by Province as follows:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                                                       <C>
     Cash....................................................................................  $       (6)
     Accounts receivable, net ...............................................................      (3,767)
     Prepaid expenses and other .............................................................        (154)
     Other ..................................................................................      (7,982)
     Accounts payable .......................................................................         667
     Current maturities of long-term obligations ............................................         637
     Long-term obligations, less current maturities .........................................      21,062
                                                                                                 --------
     Net assets .............................................................................    $ 10,457
                                                                                                 ========
</TABLE>

(c)  Reflects the purchase of Havasu and the allocation of the $105.5 million
     purchase price to adjust assets purchased and liabilities assumed to fair
     value and to record intangibles as follows:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                                                         <C>     
     Property, plant and equipment...........................................................    $ 11,094
     Cost in excess of net assets acquired...................................................      75,724
     Accrued expenses........................................................................        (489)
     Net assets..............................................................................      19,238
                                                                                                 --------
     Cash paid...............................................................................    $105,567
                                                                                                 ========
</TABLE>

(d)  Reflects the borrowing by Province of $22.0 million to finance the
     acquisition of Elko.

(e)  Reflects the elimination of Elko assets not purchased and liabilities not
     assumed by Province as follows:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                                                          <C>     
     Cash ...................................................................................     $(2,498)
     Other ..................................................................................        (324)
     Current maturities of long-term obligations ............................................         800
     Long-term obligations, less current maturities .........................................       1,327
     Other liabilities ......................................................................          60
                                                                                                  -------
     Net assets .............................................................................     $  (635)
                                                                                                  =======
</TABLE>

(f)  Reflects the purchase of Elko and the allocation of the purchase price
     to adjust assets purchased and liabilities assumed to fair value and to 
     record intangibles as follows:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                                                         <C>     
     Prepaid expenses and other .............................................................    $    318
     Property, plant and equipment ..........................................................      (5,272)
     Cost in excess of net assets acquired ..................................................      14,687
     Accrued expenses .......................................................................      (1,000)
     Net assets .............................................................................      13,302
                                                                                                 --------
     Cash paid ..............................................................................    $ 22,035
                                                                                                 ========
</TABLE>



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                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

         UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  IPO                                     Acquisition
                                                  Historical   Pro Forma    Pro Forma      Historical      Pro Forma      Pro Forma
                                                   Province   Adjustments      IPO      Havasu     Elko   Adjustments   Consolidated
                                                  ----------  -----------   ---------   -------   ------- -----------   ------------
<S>                                               <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>       <C>     <C>           <C> 
Revenue:
     Net patient service revenue                   $149,296                  $149,296   $55,101   $25,863                   $230,260
     Management and professional services             9,691                     9,691        --        --                      9,691
     Reimbursable expenses                            6,674                     6,674        --        --                      6,674
     Other                                            4,866                     4,866        --       497                      5,363
                                                   --------       ------     --------   -------   -------   --------        --------
          Net operating revenue                     170,527                   170,527    55,101    26,360         --         251,988

Expenses:
     Salaries, wages and benefits                    66,172                    66,172    16,626    13,333                     96,131
     Reimbursable expenses                            6,674                     6,674        --        --                      6,674
     Purchased services                              23,242                    23,242        --     1,172                     24,414
     Supplies                                        16,574                    16,574     7,457     3,619                     27,650
     Provision for doubtful accounts                 12,812                    12,812     4,541     2,794                     20,147
     Other operating expenses                        16,318                    16,318    14,407     2,353                     33,078
     Rentals and leases                               4,888                     4,888        --       282                      5,170
     Depreciation and amortization                    7,557                     7,557     1,689     1,287   $  1,560 (d)
                                                                                                                (145)(e)      11,948
     Interest expense                                 8,121      $(3,334)(a)    4,787     1,628       139      7,170 (f)
                                                                                                               1,687 (g)      15,411
     Minority interest                                  329                       329        --        --                        329
     Loss on sale of assets                             115                       115        --        --                        115
                                                   --------       ------     --------   -------   -------   --------        --------
          Total expenses                            162,802       (3,334)     159,468    46,348    24,979     10,272         241,067
                                                   --------       ------     --------   -------   -------   --------        --------
Income (loss) before income taxes                     7,725        3,334       11,059     8,753     1,381    (10,272)         10,921
Income taxes (benefit)                                3,650        1,299 (b)    4,949        --        --        (54)(b)       4,895
                                                   --------       ------     --------   -------   -------   --------        --------
Net income                                            4,075        2,035        6,110     8,753     1,381    (10,218)          6,026
Preferred stock dividends and accretion              (5,077)       5,077 (c)       --        --        --         --              --
                                                   --------       ------     --------   -------   -------   --------        --------
Net income (loss) to common shareholders           $( 1,002)      $7,112     $  6,110   $ 8,753   $ 1,381   $(10,218)       $  6,026
                                                   ========       ======     ========   =======   =======   ========        ========

Basic earnigs (loss) per common share:
     Net income                                    $   0.71                  $   0.49                                       $   0.48
     Preferred stock dividends and accretion          (0.88)                       --                                             --
                                                   --------                  --------                                       --------
     Net income (loss) to common shareholders      $  (0.17)                 $   0.49                                       $   0.48
                                                   ========                  ========                                       ========

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
     Net income                                    $   0.71                  $   0.46                                       $   0.46
     Preferred stock dividends and accretion          (0.88)                       --                                             --
                                                   --------                  --------                                       --------
     Net income (loss) to common shareholders      $  (0.17)                 $   0.46                                       $   0.46
                                                   ========                  ========                                       ========

Weighted-average shares:
     Basic earnings per common share                  5,787                    12,466                                         12,466
     Diluted earnings per common share                5,787                    13,140                                         13,140
</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   32

                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

         UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                IPO                                      Acquisition
                                               Historical    Pro Forma      IPO         Historical         Pro Forma      Pro Forma
                                                Province    Adjustments   Subtotal   Havasu      Elko     Adjustments   Consolidated
                                               ----------   -----------   --------   -------    -------  ------------   ------------
<S>                                            <C>          <C>           <C>        <C>        <C>      <C>            <C>
Revenue:
     Net patient service revenue                 $42,750                   $42,750   $15,168     $7,417                      $65,335
     Management and professional services          2,930                     2,930        --         --                        2,930
     Reimbursable expenses                         1,562                     1,562        --         --                        1,562
     Other                                           609                       609        --        134                          743
                                                 -------         ----      -------   -------     ------      -------         -------
          Net operating revenue                   47,851           --       47,851    15,168      7,551                       70,570
      
Expenses:
     Salaries, wages and benefits                 18,606                    18,606     4,786      3,859                       27,251
     Reimbursable expenses                         1,562                     1,562        --         --                        1,562
     Purchased services                            6,035                     6,035        --        331                        6,366
     Supplies                                      4,627                     4,627     2,218      1,007                        7,852
     Provision for doubtful accounts               3,082                     3,082       996        521                        4,599
     Other operating expenses                      4,257                     4,257     3,483        690                        8,430
     Rentals and leases                            1,474                     1,474        --         86                        1,560
     Depreciation and amortization                 2,205                     2,205       459        366      $   353 (d)
                                                                                                                 (80)(e)       3,303
     Interest expense                              1,855        $(474)(a)    1,381       395         28        1,840 (f)
                                                                                                                 436 (g)       4,080
     Minority interest                                68                        68        --         --                           68
     Loss on sale of assets                           33                        33        --         --                           33
                                                 -------         ----      -------   -------     ------      -------         -------
          Total expenses                          43,804         (474)      43,330    12,337      6,888        2,549          65,104
                                                 -------         ----      -------   -------     ------      -------         -------
Income (loss) before income taxes                  4,047          474        4,521     2,831        663       (2,549)          5,466
Income taxes                                       1,772          189 (b)    1,961        --         --          368 (b)       2,329
                                                 -------         ----      -------   -------     ------      -------         -------
Net income                                         2,275          285        2,560     2,831        663       (2,917)          3,137
Preferred stock dividends and accretion             (696)         696 (c)       --        --         --                           --
                                                 -------         ----      -------   -------     ------      -------         -------
Net income to common shareholders                $ 1,579         $981      $ 2,560   $ 2,831     $  663      $(2,917)        $ 3,137
                                                 =======         ====      =======   =======     ======      =======         =======

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
     Net income                                  $  0.24                   $  0.20                                           $  0.24
     Preferred stock dividends and accretion       (0.07)                       --                                                --
                                                 -------                   -------                                           -------
     Net income (loss) to common shareholders    $  0.17                   $  0.20                                           $  0.24
                                                 =======                   =======                                           =======

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
     Net income                                  $  0.23                   $  0.19                                           $  0.24
     Preferred stock dividends and accretion       (0.07)                       --                                                --
                                                 -------                   -------                                           -------
     Net income (loss) to common shareholders    $  0.16                   $  0.19                                           $  0.24
                                                 =======                   =======                                           =======

Weighted-average shares:
     Basic earnings per common share               9,343                    13,010                                            13,010
     Diluted earnings per common share             9,615                    13,282                                            13,282
</TABLE>




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                  PROVINCE HEALTHCARE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

- ------------------

(a)  Reflects the elimination of interest expense associated with the $39.6
     million of long-term obligations repaid with the net proceeds of the IPO.

(b)  Reflects the inclusion of the income tax expense (benefit) based on the
     combined federal and state statutory rate of 39.0% applied to adjusted
     pre-tax income or loss.

(c)  Reflects the elimination of the dividends and the accretion of issuance
     costs on the Senior Preferred Stock redeemed with a portion of the net
     proceeds of the IPO and the Junior Preferred Stock converted into Common
     Stock in connection with the IPO.

(d)  Reflects the elimination of the historical depreciation expense of Havasu,
     and the inclusion of the Company's depreciation of property, plant and
     equipment and amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets.

(e)  Reflects the elimination of the historical depreciation expense of Elko,
     and the inclusion of the Company's depreciation of property, plant and
     equipment and amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets.

(f)  Reflects the elimination of the historical interest expense related to the
     debt of Havasu not assumed in the acquisition, and the inclusion of the
     Company's interest expense related to the debt used to finance the
     acquisition.

(g)  Reflects the elimination of the historical interest expense related to the
     debt of Elko not assumed in the acquisition, and the inclusion of the
     Company's interest expense related to the debt used to finance the
     acquisition.





                                     - 29 -

<PAGE>   1
                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


                            KAFOURY, ARMSTRONG & CO.
                           A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
                          CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

         We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333- 56987), pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase
Plan and the 1997 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan of Province Healthcare
Company, of our report dated September 12, 1997, except for Note 13, as to which
the date is June 11, 1998, with respect to the financial statements of Elko
General Hospital, included in this Current Report (Form 8-K/A Amendment No. 1) 
of Province Healthcare Company dated August 14, 1998.



                                             /s/ Kafoury, Armstrong & Co.



Elko, Nevada
August 14, 1998



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