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EXHIBIT 16.1
November 28, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Triad Hospitals, Inc. and Triad Hospital
Holdings, Inc.(copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the
Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Triad Hospitals,
Inc.'s and Triad Hospital Holdings, Inc.'s Form 8-K report dated November 17,
2000. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
