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                                 UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
                                   FORM 10-Q
 
             [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
 
                                      OR
 
             [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
                  FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM     TO    .
 
                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-10989
 
                                 VENCOR, INC.
            (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
               DELAWARE                                61-1055020
   (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF        (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
    INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
 
 
        3300 PROVIDIAN CENTER
        400 WEST MARKET STREET
            LOUISVILLE, KY                               40202
   (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE                     (ZIP CODE)
               OFFICES)
 
                                (502) 596-7300
             (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
 
  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes    X   No
 
  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
<TABLE>
      <S>                                         <C>
         CLASS OF COMMON STOCK                    OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1997
      ----------------------------                ----------------------------
      Common stock, $.25 par value                     69,331,058 shares
</TABLE>
 
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                                  VENCOR, INC.
                                   FORM 10-Q
                                     INDEX
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            PAGE
                                                                            ----
 <C>      <S>                                                               <C>
 PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Item 1.  Financial Statements:
          Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income--for the quarter and
           six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.......................     3
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet--June 30, 1997 and
           December 31, 1996.............................................     4
          Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows--for the six
           months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996...........................     5
          Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements...........     6
 Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
           Results of Operations.........................................    10
 Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk......    16
 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 Item 1.  Legal Proceedings..............................................    16
 Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............    17
 Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...............................    17
</TABLE>
 
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                                  VENCOR, INC.
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
          FOR THE QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        QUARTER             SIX MONTHS
                                   ------------------  ----------------------
                                     1997      1996       1997        1996
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
Revenues.......................... $778,295  $634,554  $1,458,991  $1,260,891
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Salaries, wages and benefits......  449,806   366,705     846,379     739,023
Supplies..........................   77,328    64,075     143,361     126,183
Rent..............................   21,783    19,102      40,731      38,269
Other operating expenses..........  118,935   100,797     228,721     194,952
Depreciation and amortization.....   29,479    24,846      53,851      49,639
Interest expense..................   20,674    12,141      31,334      24,621
Investment income.................   (1,746)   (3,300)     (3,313)     (6,878)
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
                                    716,259   584,366   1,341,064   1,165,809
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Income from operations before
 income taxes.....................   62,036    50,188     117,927      95,082
Provision for income taxes........   25,026    19,323      46,935      36,607
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
Income from operations............   37,010    30,865      70,992      58,475
Extraordinary loss on
 extinguishment of debt, net of
 income tax benefit...............   (1,590)        -      (3,849)          -
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
    Net income.................... $ 35,420  $ 30,865  $   67,143  $   58,475
                                   ========  ========  ==========  ==========
Earnings per common and common
 equivalent share:
 Primary:
  Income from operations.......... $   0.52  $   0.43  $     1.00  $     0.82
  Extraordinary loss on
   extinguishment of debt.........    (0.02)        -       (0.05)          -
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
    Net income.................... $   0.50  $   0.43  $     0.95  $     0.82
                                   ========  ========  ==========  ==========
 Fully diluted:
  Income from operations.......... $   0.52  $   0.43  $     1.00  $     0.82
  Extraordinary loss on
   extinguishment of debt.........    (0.02)        -       (0.05)          -
                                   --------  --------  ----------  ----------
    Net income.................... $   0.50  $   0.43  $     0.95  $     0.82
                                   ========  ========  ==========  ==========
Shares used in computing earnings
 per common and common equivalent
 share:
 Primary..........................   71,016    71,373      70,678      71,415
 Fully diluted....................   71,144    71,373      71,037      71,415
</TABLE>
 
                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                  VENCOR, INC.
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        JUNE 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                          1997         1996
                                                       ----------  ------------
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
                        ASSETS
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents............................ $  106,476   $  112,466
 Accounts and notes receivable less allowance for loss
  of $52,687--June 30 and $23,915--December 31........    639,889      420,758
 Inventories..........................................     36,525       24,939
 Income taxes.........................................    103,556       67,808
 Other................................................     52,200       35,162
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                          938,646      661,133

Property and equipment, at cost.......................  2,050,914    1,609,770
Accumulated depreciation..............................   (462,968)    (416,608)
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                        1,587,946    1,193,162
Intangible assets less accumulated amortization of
 $29,238--June 30 and $25,218--December 31............    699,671       31,608
Investments in affiliates.............................     85,974        7,965
Other.................................................     97,820       74,988
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                       $3,410,057   $1,968,856
                                                       ==========   ==========
         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable..................................... $  146,427   $  103,518
 Salaries, wages and other compensation...............    153,304      111,366
 Other accrued liabilities............................    132,631       71,434
 Long-term debt due within one year...................     24,747       54,692
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                          457,109      341,010
Long-term debt........................................  1,935,019      710,507
Deferred credits and other liabilities................     97,503       84,053
Minority interest in equity of consolidated entities..     42,839       36,195

Stockholders' equity:
 Common stock, $.25 par value; authorized 180,000
  shares; issued 72,859 shares--June 30 and 72,615 
  shares--December 31.................................     18,215       18,154
 Capital in excess of par value.......................    724,294      713,527
 Retained earnings....................................    218,013      150,870
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                          960,522      882,551
 Common treasury stock; 3,528 shares--June 30 and
  3,730 shares--December 31...........................    (82,935)     (85,460)
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                          877,587      797,091
                                                       ----------   ----------
                                                       $3,410,057   $1,968,856
                                                       ==========   ==========
</TABLE>
 
                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                  VENCOR, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1997         1996
                                                      -----------  -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Net income.......................................... $    67,143  $    58,475
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization......................      53,851       49,639
  Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt.......       6,265            -
  Deferred income taxes..............................       5,935        2,671
  Other..............................................       3,143       11,430
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   Accounts and notes receivable.....................     (53,838)     (26,458)
   Inventories and other assets......................      (3,694)       1,332
   Accounts payable..................................      23,832        5,151
   Income taxes......................................      26,932       28,127
   Other accrued liabilities.........................      (5,825)     (13,341)
                                                      -----------  -----------
    Net cash provided by operating activities........     123,744      117,026
                                                      -----------  -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Purchase of property and equipment..................    (132,900)     (61,454)
 Acquisition of TheraTx, Incorporated................    (354,647)           -
 Acquisition of Transitional Hospitals Corporation...    (574,971)           -
 Acquisition of other healthcare businesses and
  previously leased facilities.......................     (25,030)      (5,182)
 Sale of assets......................................      12,165        6,171
 Collection of notes receivable......................         390       23,366
 Net change in investments...........................      (4,845)        (532)
 Other...............................................      (2,381)      (3,895)
                                                      -----------  -----------
    Net cash used in investing activities............  (1,082,219)     (41,526)
                                                      -----------  -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Net change in borrowings under revolving lines of
  credit.............................................   1,075,250      (40,600)
 Issuance of long-term debt..........................       2,818        1,677
 Repayment of long-term debt.........................    (122,835)     (18,471)
 Payment of deferred financing costs.................      (5,483)           -
 Issuance of common stock............................       2,813          928
 Other...............................................         (78)         146
                                                      -----------  -----------
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
     activities......................................     952,485      (56,320)
                                                      -----------  -----------
Change in cash and cash equivalents..................      (5,990)      19,180
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.....     112,466       35,182
                                                      -----------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period........... $   106,476  $    54,362
                                                      ===========  ===========
Supplemental information:
 Interest payments................................... $    32,919  $    24,704
 Income tax payments.................................      23,353        7,071
</TABLE>
 
                            See accompanying notes.
 
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                                 VENCOR, INC.
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 1--REPORTING ENTITY
 
  Vencor, Inc. ("Vencor" or the "Company") operates an integrated network of
healthcare services in 46 states primarily focused on the needs of the
elderly. At June 30, 1997, Vencor operated 58 hospitals (5,107 licensed beds),
311 nursing centers (40,869 licensed beds), a contract services business
("Vencare") which provides respiratory and rehabilitation therapies, medical
services and pharmacy management services to nursing centers and other
healthcare providers, and through its affiliate, Atria Communities, Inc.
("Atria"), 40 assisted and independent living communities with 3,977 units.
 
  On March 21, 1997, Vencor completed the acquisition of TheraTx, Incorporated
("TheraTx"), a provider of rehabilitation and respiratory therapy management
services and operator of nursing centers (the "TheraTx Merger") in a cash-for-
stock transaction. See Note 5.
 
  On June 24, 1997, Vencor acquired substantially all of the outstanding
common stock of Transitional Hospitals Corporation ("Transitional"), an
operator of 19 long-term acute care hospitals (the "Transitional Acquisition")
in a cash-for-stock transaction. See Note 6.
 
NOTE 2--BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
  The TheraTx Merger and Transitional Acquisition have been accounted for by
the purchase method. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements include the operations of TheraTx and Transitional since
March 21, 1997 and June 24, 1997, respectively.
 
  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include
all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting
principles or those normally required in annual reports on Form 10-K.
Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements of Vencor for the year ended December 31,
1996 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.
 
  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Vencor's customary accounting practices and have
not been audited. Management believes that the financial information included
herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of interim
results and that all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation.
 
NOTE 3--REVENUES
 
  Revenues are recorded based upon estimated amounts due from patients and
third-party payors for healthcare services provided, including anticipated
settlements under reimbursement agreements with Medicare, Medicaid and other
third-party payors.
 
  A summary of revenues by payor type follows (dollars in thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          QUARTER             SIX MONTHS
                                     ------------------  ----------------------
                                       1997      1996       1997        1996
                                     --------  --------  ----------  ----------
     <S>                             <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
     Medicare....................... $246,134  $204,755  $  479,267  $  401,483
     Medicaid.......................  206,868   199,022     406,374     398,857
     Private and other..............  344,115   241,939     603,892     479,954
                                     --------  --------  ----------  ----------
                                      797,117   645,716   1,489,533   1,280,294
     Elimination....................  (18,822)  (11,162)    (30,542)    (19,403)
                                     --------  --------  ----------  ----------
                                     $778,295  $634,554  $1,458,991  $1,260,891
                                     ========  ========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>
 
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                                 VENCOR, INC.
       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 4--EARNINGS PER SHARE
  The computation of earnings per common and common equivalent share is based
upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the
dilutive effect of common stock equivalents consisting primarily of stock
options.
 
  In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 128 "Earnings Per Share," which will require Vencor to change the current
method of computing earnings per common share and restate all prior periods.
Statement No. 128 is required to be adopted on December 31, 1997 and requires,
among other things, that the calculation of primary earnings per common share
exclude the dilutive effect of common stock options. The change in the
calculation method is not expected to have a material impact on previously
reported earnings per common share.
 
NOTE 5--THERATX MERGER
  On March 21, 1997, the TheraTx Merger was consummated following a cash
tender offer in which Vencor paid $17.10 for each outstanding share of TheraTx
common stock. A summary of the TheraTx Merger follows (dollars in thousands):
 
<TABLE>
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Fair value of assets acquired.................................... $627,167
     Fair value of liabilities assumed................................  257,605
                                                                       --------
       Net assets acquired............................................  369,562
     Cash received from acquired entity...............................  (14,915)
                                                                       --------
       Net cash paid.................................................. $354,647
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>
 
  The purchase price paid in excess of the fair value of identifiable net
assets acquired (to be amortized over 40 years by the straight-line method)
aggregated $322 million.
 
NOTE 6--TRANSITIONAL ACQUISITION
  On June 24, 1997, Vencor acquired approximately 95% of the outstanding
shares of common stock of Transitional through a cash tender offer in which
Vencor paid $16.00 per common share. Vencor expects to complete the merger of
its wholly-owned subsidiary with and into Transitional in the third quarter of
1997. A summary of the Transitional Acquisition follows (dollars in
thousands):
 
<TABLE>
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Fair value of assets acquired.................................... $713,097
     Fair value of liabilities assumed................................   85,252
                                                                       --------
       Net assets acquired............................................  627,845
     Cash received from acquired entity...............................  (52,874)
                                                                       --------
       Net cash paid.................................................. $574,971
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>
 
  The purchase price paid in excess of the fair value of identifiable net
assets acquired (to be amortized over 40 years by the straight-line method)
aggregated $333 million.
 
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                                 VENCOR, INC.
       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 7--PRO FORMA INFORMATION
 
  The pro forma effect of the TheraTx Merger and Transitional Acquisition
assuming that the transactions occurred on January 1, 1996 follows (dollars in
thousands, except per share amounts):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                JUNE 30,
                                                          ---------------------
                                                             1997       1996
                                                          ---------- ----------
     <S>                                                  <C>        <C>
     Revenues............................................ $1,707,261 $1,719,622
     Income from operations..............................     53,709     52,817
     Net income..........................................     49,860     52,817
     Earnings per common and common equivalent share:
      Primary:
       Income from operations............................ $     0.76 $     0.74
       Net income........................................       0.71       0.74
      Fully diluted:
       Income from operations............................ $     0.75 $     0.74
       Net income........................................       0.70       0.74
</TABLE>
 
  For both periods presented, pro forma financial data have been derived by
combining the financial results of Vencor and TheraTx (based upon six month
reporting periods ending on June 30) and Transitional (based upon six month
reporting periods ending on May 31).
 
  Pro forma income from operations for 1997 includes costs incurred by both
TheraTx and Transitional in connection with the acquisitions which reduced net
income by $10.3 million.
 
NOTE 8--LONG-TERM DEBT
 
  In connection with the TheraTx Merger, Vencor entered into a new five-year
bank credit facility (the "Vencor Credit Facility") aggregating $1.75 billion
on March 31, 1997, replacing a $1.0 billion bank credit facility. On June 24,
1997, the Vencor Credit Facility was amended to increase the amount of the
credit to $2.0 billion. Interest is payable, depending on certain leverage
ratios and the period of borrowing, at rates up to either (i) the prime rate
plus 1/2% or the daily federal funds rate plus 1%, (ii) LIBOR plus 1 1/8% or
(iii) the bank certificate of deposit rate plus 1 1/4%. The Vencor Credit
Facility is collateralized by the capital stock of certain subsidiaries and
intercompany borrowings and contains covenants which require, among other
things, maintenance of certain financial ratios and limit amounts of
additional debt and repurchases of common stock. Outstanding borrowings under
the Vencor Credit Facility aggregated $1.79 billion at June 30, 1997.
 
  During the second quarter of 1997, Vencor repurchased substantially all of
the outstanding TheraTx $100 million 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due
2002 assumed in connection with the TheraTx Merger. The after-tax loss
associated with this transaction approximated $1.6 million.
 
  During the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded an after-tax charge
of $2.3 million in connection with the refinancing of the bank credit
agreements of both Vencor and TheraTx.
 
  The Company entered into certain interest rate swap agreements in the fourth
quarter of 1995 to eliminate the impact of changes in interest rates on $400
million of floating rate debt outstanding. The agreements expire in varying
amounts through April 1998 and provide for fixed rates at 5.7% plus 3/8% to 1
1/8%. In addition, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements in
May 1997 on $300 million of floating rate debt. These agreements expire in
$100 million increments in May 1999, November 1999 and May 2000, and provide
for
fixed rates at 6.4% plus 3/8% to 1 1/8%. The fair values of the swap
agreements are not recognized in the condensed consolidated financial
statements.
 
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                                 VENCOR, INC.
       NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 9--LITIGATION
 
  The Company's subsidiary, American X-Rays, Inc. ("AXR"), is the defendant in
a qui tam lawsuit which was filed in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Arkansas and served on the Company on July 7, 1997. The
United States Department of Justice intervened in the suit which was brought
under the Federal Civil False Claims Act. AXR provides portable X-ray services
to nursing facilities (including those operated by the Company) and other
healthcare providers. The Company acquired an interest in AXR when The
Hillhaven Corporation was merged into the Company in September 1995 and
purchased the remaining interest in AXR in February 1996. The suit alleges
that AXR submitted false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. In
conjunction with the qui tam action, the United States Attorney's office for
the Eastern District of Arkansas also is conducting a criminal investigation
into the allegations contained in the qui tam complaint. The Company is
cooperating fully in the investigation.
 
  On June 19, 1997, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States
District Court for the District of Nevada on behalf of a class consisting of
all persons who sold shares of Transitional during the period from February
26, 1997 through May 4, 1997, inclusive. The complaint alleges that
Transitional was purchasing shares of its common stock from members of the
investing public after it had received a written offer to acquire all of
Transitional's common stock and without making the required disclosure that
such an offer had been made. The complaint further alleges that defendants
disclosed that there were "expressions of interest" in acquiring Transitional
when, in fact, at that time, the negotiations had reached an advanced stage
with actual firm offers at substantial premiums to the trading price of
Transitional's stock having been made which were actively being considered by
Transitional's Board of Directors. The complaint asserts claims pursuant to
Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and common law principles of negligent misrepresentation and names as
defendants Transitional as well as certain senior executives and directors of
Transitional.
 
  On June 6, 1997, Transitional announced that it had been advised that it was
the target of a grand jury investigation arising from the activities of
Transitional's formerly owned dialysis business. The investigation involves
purported Medicare fraud involving certain laboratory tests performed by a
partnership which existed from June 1987 to June 1992 between Damon
Corporation and Transitional. Transitional spun off its dialysis business, now
called Vivra Incorporated, on September 1, 1989. The Company is cooperating
fully in the investigation.
 
NOTE 10--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Private Placement of Debt
 
  On July 21, 1997, Vencor completed the private placement of $750 million
aggregate principal amount of 8 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the
"Notes"). The Notes were issued at 99.575% of face value and are not callable
by the Company until 2002. The net proceeds of the offering were used to
reduce outstanding borrowings under the Vencor Credit Facility.
 
Atria Secondary Equity Offering
 
  In July 1997, Atria issued 6.9 million shares of its common stock in a
public offering (the "Atria Offering"), the net proceeds from which aggregated
approximately $91 million. The net proceeds will be used primarily to finance
Atria's expansion and development activities. As a result of the Atria
Offering, Vencor now owns 42.8% of the outstanding common stock of Atria.
Accordingly, beginning in July 1997, Atria's financial statements will no
longer be consolidated with those of the Company; however, the Company's
investment in Atria will be accounted for under the equity method.
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                                 OF OPERATIONS
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
 
  Vencor is one of the nation's largest providers of healthcare services
focused primarily on the needs of the elderly. At June 30, 1997, Vencor
operated 58 hospitals (5,107 licensed beds), 311 nursing centers (40,869
licensed beds) and Vencare contract services which provided respiratory and
rehabilitation therapies, medical services and pharmacy management services
under approximately 4,500 contracts to nursing centers and other healthcare
providers. The Company also operated 40 assisted and independent living
communities with 3,977 units through its Atria affiliate.
 
  On March 21, 1997, the TheraTx Merger was completed. TheraTx primarily
provided rehabilitation and respiratory therapy management services and
operated 26 nursing centers with annualized revenues approximating $425
million. See Note 5 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
 
  On June 24, 1997, Vencor completed the Transitional Acquisition. Transitional
primarily operated 19 long-term acute care hospitals with annualized revenues
approximating $350 million. See Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
 
  In July 1997, the Atria Offering was completed and aggregated approximately
$91 million of net proceeds. The net proceeds will be used primarily to finance
Atria's expansion and development activities. As a result of the Atria
Offering, Vencor now owns 42.8% of the outstanding common stock of Atria.
Accordingly, beginning in July 1997, Atria's financial statements will no
longer be consolidated with those of the Company; however, the Company's
investment in Atria will be accounted for under the equity method.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
  A summary of revenues follows (dollars in thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   QUARTER                    SIX MONTHS
                              ------------------    %    ----------------------    %
                                1997      1996    CHANGE    1997        1996     CHANGE
                              --------  --------  ------ ----------  ----------  ------
     <S>                      <C>       <C>       <C>    <C>         <C>         <C>
     Hospitals............... $165,794  $138,612   19.6  $  320,694  $  268,659   19.4
     Nursing centers.........  432,325   393,642    9.8     836,578     786,625    6.4
     Vencare.................  182,016   100,625   80.9     301,062     199,562   50.9
     Atria...................   16,982    12,837   32.3      31,199      25,448   22.6
                              --------  --------         ----------  ----------
                               797,117   645,716   23.4   1,489,533   1,280,294   16.3
     Elimination.............  (18,822)  (11,162)           (30,542)    (19,403)
                              --------  --------         ----------  ----------
                              $778,295  $634,554   22.7  $1,458,991  $1,260,891   15.7
                              ========  ========         ==========  ==========
</TABLE>
 
  Hospital revenue increases in both the second quarter and six months ended
June 30, 1997 resulted primarily from an increase in patient days and improved
patient mix. Hospital patient days rose 10% in both periods to 163,327 and
323,180 for the second quarter and first six months of 1997, respectively,
compared to 148,313 and 294,328 for the respective periods last year. Non-
Medicaid patient days (for which payment rates are generally higher than
Medicaid) increased 13% in the second quarter to 140,157 from 124,415 last year
and 13% for the six month period to 278,305 from 246,278. Medicaid patient days
declined 3% in the second quarter to 23,170 from 23,898 last year and 7% in the
six month period to 44,875 from 48,050. Hospital revenues for the second
quarter of 1997 include $5.2 million related to the 19 facilities purchased in
the Transitional Acquisition.
 
  During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company entered into an agreement to
sell 34 underperforming or non-strategic nursing centers. At June 30, 1997, 27
of these centers had been sold; the remainder are expected to be sold pending
certain regulatory approvals. In connection with the TheraTx Merger, Vencor
acquired 26
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                           OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
nursing centers on March 21, 1997. Excluding the effect of sales and
acquisitions, nursing center revenues increased 4% in both the second quarter
and six months, while patient days declined 1% in the second quarter and 2% in
the six month period compared to last year. The increase in same-store nursing
center revenues resulted primarily from price increases.
 
  Excluding the effect of sales and acquisitions, nursing center revenue growth
was adversely impacted by a 5% and 6% decline in private patient days in the
second quarter and first six months of 1997, respectively. In an effort to
attract increased volumes of Medicare and private pay patients, the Company is
implementing a plan to expend approximately $200 million over the next two
years to improve existing facilities and expand the range of services provided
to accommodate higher acuity patients.
 
  Vencare revenues for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1997
include approximately $67.8 million and $75.5 million, respectively, related to
contract rehabilitation therapy and certain other ancillary service businesses
acquired as part of the TheraTx Merger. Excluding the TheraTx Merger, Vencare
revenues grew 17% in the second quarter and 16% for the six months primarily as
a result of growth in volumes. Vencare ancillary service contracts in effect at
June 30, 1997 totaled 4,524 compared to 4,295 at June 30, 1996. During the
second quarter of 1997, Vencor terminated approximately 700 contracts which did
not meet certain growth criteria. These terminations did not materially impact
Vencare operating results.
 
  Pharmacy revenues (included in Vencare operations) declined 2% to $43.3
million in the second quarter of 1997 from $44.0 million in the same period
last year and 3% in the six month period to $84.7 million from $87.4 million.
The decline was primarily attributable to the effects of the restructuring of
the institutional pharmacy business initiated in the fourth quarter of 1996 and
the sale of the retail pharmacy outlets in January 1997.
 
  During the second quarter of 1997, the number of Atria communities in
operation expanded from 25 to 40, primarily as a result of a $30.7 million
acquisition of 12 communities. Same store revenues rose 7% in both the second
quarter and six month period primarily due to price increases and growth in
ancillary services.
 
  Second quarter 1997 income from operations totaled $37.0 million ($0.52 per
fully diluted share), up 20% from $30.9 million ($0.43 per fully diluted share)
for the same period in 1996. For the six month period, income from operations
rose 21% to $71.0 million from $58.5 million in 1996. The increase in both
periods was primarily attributable to growth in hospital and Vencare operations
and the continuing effect of merger synergies achieved in 1996 in connection
with the acquisition of The Hillhaven Corporation. The operating results of
Transitional since the date of acquisition had no material effect on second
quarter 1997 net income.
 
  During the second quarter of 1997, Vencor repurchased substantially all of
the outstanding TheraTx $100 million 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2002
assumed in connection with the TheraTx Merger. The after-tax loss associated
with this transaction approximated $1.6 million ($0.02 per share). During the
first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded an after-tax charge of $2.3 million
($0.03 per share) in connection with the refinancing of the bank credit
agreements of both Vencor and TheraTx.
 
LIQUIDITY
 
  Cash provided by operations totaled $123.7 million for the first six months
of 1997 compared to $117.0 million for the same period of 1996. The increase
was primarily attributable to growth in income from operations.
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                           OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
LIQUIDITY (CONTINUED)
 
  Days of revenues in accounts receivable increased to 65 at June 30, 1997
compared to 54 at December 31, 1996. Growth in accounts receivable was
primarily related to the restructuring of Vencor's pharmacy operations (which
began in the fourth quarter of 1996) and growth in rehabilitation contracts
acquired in the TheraTx Merger. The collection cycle for rehabilitation therapy
contracts typically requires in excess of three months.
 
  In connection with the TheraTx Merger, Vencor entered into the $1.75 billion
Vencor Credit Facility, replacing a $1.0 billion bank credit facility. On June
24, 1997, the Vencor Credit Facility was amended to increase the amount of the
credit to $2.0 billion. At June 30, 1997, available borrowings under the Vencor
Credit Facility approximated $170 million. As discussed in Note 10 of the Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Vencor completed a $750 million
private placement of long-term debt on July 21, 1997. The net proceeds of the
offering were used to reduce outstanding borrowings under the Vencor Credit
Facility. At July 21, 1997, available borrowings under the Vencor Credit
Facility approximated $950 million.
 
  Since the completion of the initial public offering of Atria in August 1996
(the "IPO"), Atria has maintained a $200 million bank credit facility (the
"Atria Credit Facility") to finance its expansion and development program. At
June 30, 1997, amounts available under the Atria Credit Facility aggregated
$110 million.
 
  Working capital totaled $481.5 million at June 30, 1997 compared to $320.1
million at December 31, 1996. Management believes that cash flows from
operations and amounts available under the Vencor Credit Facility are
sufficient to meet the Company's future expected liquidity needs.
 
  At June 30, 1997, the Company's ratio of debt to debt and equity totaled
69.1%. Management intends to reduce the Company's future leverage through,
among other things, the use of anticipated excess cash flows from operations
and the sale of certain non-strategic assets acquired from TheraTx and
Transitional.
 
CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
  Excluding acquisitions, capital expenditures totaled $132.9 million for the
first six months of 1997 compared to $61.5 million for the same period of 1996.
Expenditures in the first six months of 1997 related to Atria approximated $23
million. Planned capital expenditures in 1997 (excluding amounts for
acquisitions and Atria) related to hospitals, nursing centers and Vencare are
expected to approximate $200 million and include significant expenditures
related to nursing center improvements. Management believes that its capital
expenditure program is adequate to expand, improve and equip existing
facilities. At June 30, 1997, the estimated cost to complete and equip
construction in progress approximated $70 million.
 
  During 1997, Vencor expended approximately $355 million and $575 million in
connection with the TheraTx Merger and the Transitional Acquisition,
respectively. These purchases were financed primarily through borrowings under
the Vencor Credit Facility. See Notes 5 and 6 of the Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these transactions.
 
  Vencor also expended $25.0 million for the acquisition of new and previously
leased facilities in the first six months of 1997 compared to $5.2 million for
the same period in 1996. Subject to certain limitations related to management's
plans to reduce long-term debt discussed above, the Company intends to acquire
additional hospitals, nursing centers and ancillary service businesses in the
future.
 
  Capital expenditures were financed primarily through internally generated
funds and, in 1997, from borrowings under the Vencor Credit Facility and
proceeds from the IPO. Vencor intends to finance a substantial portion of its
capital expenditures with internally generated funds and long-term debt.
Sources of capital include available borrowings under the Vencor Credit
Facility, public or private debt and equity.
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                           OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
 
HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION
 
  Congress is currently considering various proposals which could reduce
expenditures under certain government health and welfare programs, including
Medicare and Medicaid. Management cannot predict whether such proposals will be
adopted or if adopted, what effect, if any, such proposals would have on its
business.
 
  Medicare revenues as a percentage of total revenues were 32% and 31% for the
six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, while Medicaid
percentages of revenues approximated 27% and 31% for the respective periods.
 
  On March 28, 1997, the Health Care Financing Administration ("HCFA") issued a
proposed rule to change Medicare reimbursement guidelines for therapy services
provided by Vencare (including the rehabilitation contract therapy business
acquired as part of the TheraTx Merger). Under the proposed rule, HCFA would
revise the current salary equivalency guidelines for physical therapy and
respiratory therapy services and establish new salary equivalency guidelines
for speech and occupational therapy services. The proposed guidelines are based
on a blend of data from wage rates for hospitals and skilled nursing
facilities, and include salary, fringe benefits and expense factors. Rates are
defined by specific geographic market areas, based upon a modified version of
the hospital wage index. Following a 60-day comment period, HCFA is considering
comments and is expected to issue a final rule. The new guidelines will not
become effective until 60 days after publication of the final rule in the
Federal Register. While the Company cannot predict when the final regulation
will be issued, or if changes will be made to the proposed guidelines,
management believes that the imposition of salary equivalency guidelines on
speech and occupational therapy services, as proposed, would not significantly
decrease Vencare operating margins or have a material adverse effect on the
Company's contract services business.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
  On June 11, 1997, the Company announced that it had entered into a strategic
alliance with CNA Financial Corporation ("CNA") to develop and market a long-
term care insurance product. Under this arrangement, CNA will offer a long-term
care insurance product which features as a benefit certain discounts for
services provided by members of the Company's network of long-term care
providers. Members of this network will act as preferred providers of care to
covered insureds. CNA will be responsible for underwriting, marketing and
distributing the product through its national distribution network and will
provide administrative insurance product support. The Company will reinsure 50%
of the risk through a newly formed wholly-owned insurance company and will
provide utilization review services. Management believes that the alliance with
CNA will not have a material impact on the Company's liquidity, financial
position or results of operations in 1997.
 
  Various lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are
pending against Vencor. Resolution of litigation and other loss contingencies
is not expected to have a material adverse effect on Vencor's liquidity,
financial position or results of operations.
 
  The Vencor Credit Facility and the Atria Credit Facility contain customary
covenants which require, among other things, maintenance of certain financial
ratios and limit amounts of additional debt and repurchases of common stock.
Vencor and Atria were in compliance with all such covenants at June 30, 1997.
 
  As discussed in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements, on December 31, 1997, Vencor will be required to change the method
of computing earnings per common share on a retroactive basis. The change in
calculation method is not expected to have a material impact on previously
reported earnings per common share.
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                           OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           1996 QUARTERS                   1997 QUARTERS
                                ---------------------------------------  ------------------
                                 FIRST     SECOND    THIRD     FOURTH     FIRST     SECOND
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
<S>                             <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Revenues......................  $626,337  $634,554  $650,551  $ 666,341  $680,696  $778,295
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
Salaries, wages and
 benefits.....................   372,318   366,705   372,524    379,391   396,573   449,806
Supplies (a)..................    62,108    64,075    64,967     70,471    66,033    77,328
Rent..........................    19,167    19,102    19,681     19,845    18,948    21,783
Other operating expenses (a)..    94,155   100,797   105,275    105,570   109,786   118,935
Depreciation and
 amortization.................    24,793    24,846    24,787     25,107    24,372    29,479
Interest expense..............    12,480    12,141    11,884      9,417    10,660    20,674
Investment income.............    (3,578)   (3,300)   (3,132)    (2,193)   (1,567)   (1,746)
Non-recurring
 transactions.................         -         -         -    125,200         -         -
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
                                 581,443   584,366   595,986    732,808   624,805   716,259
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
Income (loss) from
 operations before
 income taxes.................    44,894    50,188    54,565    (66,467)   55,891    62,036
Provision for income
 taxes........................    17,284    19,323    21,007    (22,439)   21,909    25,026
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
Income (loss) from
 operations...................    27,610    30,865    33,558    (44,028)   33,982    37,010
Extraordinary loss on
 extinguishment of debt,
 net of income tax
 benefit......................         -         -         -          -    (2,259)   (1,590)
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
    Net income (loss).........  $ 27,610  $ 30,865  $ 33,558  $ (44,028) $ 31,723  $ 35,420
                                ========  ========  ========  =========  ========  ========
Earnings (loss) per
 common and common
 equivalent share:
 Primary:
  Income (loss) from
   operations.................  $   0.39  $   0.43  $   0.48  $   (0.64) $   0.48  $   0.52
  Extraordinary loss on
   extinguishment of
   debt.......................         -         -         -          -     (0.03)    (0.02)
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
    Net income (loss).........  $   0.39  $   0.43  $   0.48  $   (0.64) $   0.45  $   0.50
                                ========  ========  ========  =========  ========  ========
 Fully diluted:
  Income (loss) from
   operations.................  $   0.39  $   0.43  $   0.48  $   (0.64) $   0.48  $   0.52
  Extraordinary loss on
   extinguishment of
   debt.......................         -         -         -          -     (0.03)    (0.02)
                                --------  --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------
    Net income (loss).........  $   0.39  $   0.43  $   0.48  $   (0.64) $   0.45  $   0.50
                                ========  ========  ========  =========  ========  ========
Shares used in computing
 earnings
 (loss) per common and
 common
 equivalent share:
  Primary.....................    71,455    71,373    70,028  68,874 (b)   70,207    71,016
  Fully diluted...............    71,455    71,373    70,028  68,874 (b)   70,621    71,144
</TABLE>
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(a) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
    current year presentation.
(b) Excludes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents.
 
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    ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
                       RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
 
                                OPERATING DATA
                                  (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1996 QUARTERS                        1997 QUARTERS
                          ----------------------------------------------  ----------------------
                            FIRST       SECOND      THIRD       FOURTH      FIRST       SECOND
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                       <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
REVENUES (IN THOUSANDS):
Hospitals...............  $  130,047  $  138,612  $  144,228  $  138,381  $  154,900  $  165,794
Nursing centers (a).....     392,983     393,642     409,258     419,258     404,253     432,325
Vencare (a).............      98,937     100,625      95,804     103,702     119,046     182,016
Atria...................      12,611      12,837      13,038      13,360      14,217      16,982
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                             634,578     645,716     662,328     674,701     692,416     797,117
Elimination.............      (8,241)    (11,162)    (11,777)     (8,360)    (11,720)    (18,822)
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                          $  626,337  $  634,554  $  650,551  $  666,341  $  680,696  $  778,295
                          ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
HOSPITAL DATA:
End of period data:
 Number of hospitals....          36          37          37          38          38          58
 Number of licensed
  beds..................       3,225       3,265       3,265       3,325       3,325       5,107
Revenue mix %:
 Medicare...............          57          60          58          62          64          61
 Medicaid...............          13          12          14          10          10           9
 Private and other......          30          28          28          28          26          30
Patient days:
 Medicare...............      94,087      95,680      90,224      95,137     106,646     107,799
 Medicaid...............      24,152      23,898      26,280      23,191      21,705      23,170
 Private and other......      27,776      28,735      27,716      29,268      31,502      32,358
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                             146,015     148,313     144,220     147,596     159,853     163,327
                          ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
NURSING CENTER DATA:
End of period data:
 Number of nursing
  centers...............         311         310         313         313         314         311
 Number of licensed
  beds..................      39,510      39,378      39,640      39,619      40,942      40,869
Revenue mix %:
 Medicare...............          30          30          29          30          32          32
 Medicaid...............          44          44          45          45          43          42
 Private and other......          26          26          26          25          25          26
Patient days:
 Medicare...............     405,049     396,568     383,458     377,570     406,642     417,336
 Medicaid...............   2,011,158   2,012,524   2,082,664   2,085,104   1,962,287   2,039,999
 Private and other......     711,313     698,389     705,783     697,183     663,575     734,593
                          ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                           3,127,520   3,107,481   3,171,905   3,159,857   3,032,504   3,191,928
                          ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
ANCILLARY SERVICES DATA:
End of period data:
 Number of Vencare
  contracts (b).........       4,244       4,295       4,150       4,346       4,946       4,524
 Number of Atria
  communities...........          22          22          22          21          25          40
 Number of Atria units..       3,022       3,022       3,022       2,942       3,226       3,977
</TABLE>
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(a) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
    current year presentation.
(b) Restated to reflect the integration of the institutional pharmacy business
    into Vencare in the fourth quarter of 1996.
 
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       ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
  Not applicable.
 
                          PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
  The Company's subsidiary, American X-Rays, Inc. ("AXR"), is the defendant in
a qui tam lawsuit which was filed in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Arkansas and served on the Company on July 7, 1997. The
United States Department of Justice intervened in the suit which was brought
under the Federal Civil False Claims Act. AXR provides portable X-ray services
to nursing facilities (including those operated by the Company) and other
healthcare providers. The Company acquired an interest in AXR when The
Hillhaven Corporation was merged into the Company in September 1995 and
purchased the remaining interest in AXR in February 1996. The suit alleges
that AXR submitted false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. In
conjunction with the qui tam action, the United States Attorney's office for
the Eastern District of Arkansas also is conducting a criminal investigation
into the allegations contained in the qui tam complaint. The Company is
cooperating fully in the investigation.
 
  On June 19, 1997, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States
District Court for the District of Nevada on behalf of a class consisting of
all persons who sold shares of Transitional during the period from February
26, 1997 through May 4, 1997, inclusive. The complaint alleges that
Transitional was purchasing shares of its common stock from members of the
investing public after it had received a written offer to acquire all of
Transitional's common stock and without making the required disclosure that
such an offer had been made. The complaint further alleges that defendants
disclosed that there were "expressions of interest" in acquiring Transitional
when, in fact, at that time, the negotiations had reached an advanced stage
with actual firm offers at substantial premiums to the trading price of
Transitional's stock having been made which were actively being considered by
Transitional's Board of Directors. The complaint asserts claims pursuant to
Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and common law principles of negligent misrepresentation and names as
defendants Transitional as well as certain senior executives and directors of
Transitional.
 
  On June 6, 1997, Transitional announced that it had been advised that it was
the target of a grand jury investigation arising from the activities of
Transitional's formerly owned dialysis business. The investigation involves
purported Medicare fraud involving certain laboratory tests performed by a
partnership which existed from June 1987 to June 1992 between Damon
Corporation and Transitional. Transitional spun off its dialysis business, now
called Vivra Incorporated, on September 1, 1989. The Company is cooperating
fully in the investigation.
 
  The Company intends to vigorously defend these proceedings. While such
proceedings are in the preliminary stages, based on the information currently
available to the Company, the Company believes that a resolution of these
matters will not have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse
effect on the Company's liquidity, financial position or results of
operations.
 
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                     PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
 
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
  Vencor's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 15, 1997 in
Louisville, Kentucky. At the meeting, stockholders elected a Board of ten
directors pursuant to the following votes:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        DIRECTOR                                   VOTES IN FAVOR VOTES WITHHELD
        --------                                   -------------- --------------
     <S>                                           <C>            <C>
     Michael R. Barr..............................   52,920,549      248,794
     Walter F. Beran..............................   52,909,872      259,471
     Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr.....................   52,876,894      292,449
     Elaine L. Chao...............................   52,865,191      304,152
     Donna R. Ecton...............................   52,913,297      256,046
     Greg D. Hudson...............................   52,907,927      261,416
     William H. Lomicka...........................   52,912,606      256,737
     W. Bruce Lunsford............................   52,913,700      255,643
     W. Earl Reed, III............................   52,910,945      258,398
     R. Gene Smith................................   52,903,757      265,586
</TABLE>
 
  In addition, the stockholders approved the Vencor, Inc. 1997 Stock Option
Plan for Non-Employee Directors by the vote of 42,932,535 in favor, 2,600,511
against and 277,979 abstentions. The stockholders also approved the Vencor,
Inc. 1997 Incentive Compensation Plan by the vote of 34,475,741 in favor,
11,080,920 against and 254,364 abstentions.
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
 
  (A) EXHIBITS:
 
<TABLE>
    <C>  <S>
     2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 18, 1997 by and among the
         Company, LV Acquisition Corp. and Transitional Hospitals Corporation.
         Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of the Company dated
         July 3, 1997 (Comm. File No. 1-10989) is hereby incorporated by
         reference.
     4.1 Amendment No. 1, dated as of April 22, 1997, to the $1.75 billion
         Credit Agreement dated as of March 17, 1997, as amended as of March
         31, 1997, among the Company, the various banks party thereto, the
         Swingline Bank party, the LC Issuing Banks party thereto, the Managing
         Agents and Co-Agents party thereto, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of
         New York, as Documentation Agent and Collateral Agent, and
         Nationsbank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. Exhibit (b)(2) to
         Amendment No. 8 to the Statement on Schedule 14D-1 of the Company and
         LV Acquisition Corp., dated May 7, 1997 (Comm. File No. 1-10989) is
         hereby incorporated by reference.
     4.2 $2.0 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 30,
         1997, amending and restating the Credit Agreement dated as of March
         17, 1997, as amended as of March 31, 1997 and April 22, 1997, among
         the Company, the various banks party thereto, the Swingline Bank
         party, the LC Issuing Banks party thereto, the Managing Agents and Co-
         Agents party thereto, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as
         Documentation Agent and Collateral Agent, and Nationsbank, N.A., as
         Administrative Agent. Exhibit (b)(3) to Amendment No. 8 to the
         Statement on Schedule 14D-1 of the Company and LV Acquisition Corp.,
         dated May 7, 1997 (Comm. File No. 1-10989) is hereby incorporated by
         reference.
     4.3 Amendment No. 1, dated as of June 24, 1997, to the $2.0 billion
         Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 30, 1997,
         amending and restating the Credit Agreement dated as of March 17,
         1997, as amended as of March 31, 1997 and April 22, 1997, among the
         Company, the various banks party thereto, the Swingline Bank party,
         the LC Issuing Banks party thereto, the Managing Agents and Co-Agents
         party thereto, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as
         Documentation Agent and Collateral Agent, and Nationsbank, N.A., as
         Administrative Agent.
</TABLE>
 
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                     PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (CONTINUED)
 
  (A) EXHIBITS (CONTINUED):
 
<TABLE>
    <C>   <S>
      4.4 Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of May 27, 1997 among
          Atria Communities, Inc., as borrower, the lending institutions named
          therein, PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC
          Bank Kentucky, Inc., as Managing Agent, and National City Bank of
          Kentucky, as Documentation Agent. Exhibit 4.6 to the Registration
          Statement on Form S-1 of Atria Communities, Inc. (Comm. File No. 333-
          28577) is hereby incorporated by reference.
     10.1 Strategic Alliance Agreement dated as of June 10, 1997 by and between
          the Company, Continental Casualty Company and Valley Forge Life
          Insurance Company.
     10.2 Amendment No. 2 to Parent Guaranty dated as of May 27, 1997 by Atria
          Communities, Inc., as Borrower, Vencor, Inc., as Parent Guarantor,
          First Healthcare Corporation, Northwest Health Care, Inc., Medisave
          Pharmacies, Inc., Nationwide Care, Inc., TheraTx, Incorporated,
          Vencor Hospitals Illinois, Inc., Vencor Hospitals South, Inc., Vencor
          Hospitals East, Inc., Vencor Hospitals California, Inc., Vencor
          Hospitals Texas, Ltd., Ventech Systems, Inc., Pasatiempo Development
          Corp., VCI Specialty Services, Inc., and Vencor Properties, Inc., as
          Supporting Guarantors, and PNC Bank, National Association, as
          Administrative Agent.
     10.3 Amendment No. 1 dated May 8, 1997 to the Vencor, Inc. 1997 Incentive
          Compensation Plan.
     10.4 Form of Indemnification Agreement between Transitional Hospitals
          Corporation and its Directors and Executive Officers. Exhibit C to
          the Proxy Statement of Transitional Hospitals Corporation, dated
          April 24, 1987 relating to its annual meeting of its stockholders on
          June 1, 1987 (Comm. File No. 1-7008) is hereby incorporated by
          reference.
     10.5 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 2, 1997, among Select Medical
          Corporation, SM Acquisition Co. and Transitional Hospitals
          Corporation. Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of
          Transitional Hospitals Corporation dated May 2, 1997 (Comm. File No.
          1-7008) is hereby incorporated by reference.
     10.6 Agreement between Community Psychiatric Centers and Foray 911
          Limited, dated as of June 21, 1996, related to the sale of the entire
          issued share capital of CPC (Londinium) Limited. Exhibit 1 to the
          Current Report on Form 8-K of Transitional Hospitals Corporation
          dated July 5, 1996 (Comm. File No. 1-7008) is herein incorporated by
          reference.
     10.7 Asset Purchase Agreement between Transitional Hospitals Corporation
          and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation, dated October 22, 1996.
          Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Transitional
          Hospitals Corporation dated October 22, 1996 (Comm. File No. 1-7008)
          is hereby incorporated by reference.
     10.8 Agreement and Plan of Merger between Transitional Hospitals
          Corporation and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation, dated October 22,
          1996. Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Transitional
          Hospitals Corporation dated October 22, 1996 (Comm. File No. 1-7008)
          is hereby incorporated by reference.
     10.9 First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement between Transitional
          Hospitals Corporation and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation, dated
          November 30, 1996. Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of
          Transitional Hospitals Corporation dated December 16, 1996 (Comm.
          File No. 1-7008) is hereby incorporated by reference.
    10.10 Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger between Transitional
          Hospitals Corporation and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation, dated
          November 30, 1996. Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of
          Transitional Hospitals Corporation dated December 16, 1996 (Comm.
          File No. 1-7008) is hereby incorporated by reference.
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<PAGE>
 
                    PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (CONTINUED)
 
  (A) EXHIBITS (CONTINUED):
 
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    <C> <S>
     11 Statement Re: Computation of earnings per common and common equivalent
        share for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.
     27 Financial Data Schedule (included only in filings submitted under the
        Electronic Data Gathering Analysis Retrieval system).
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  (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
 
  Vencor filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on April 1, 1997 reporting the
TheraTx Merger. Vencor also filed a Current Report on Form 8-K/A on May 23,
1997 which included historical and pro forma financial statements relating to
the TheraTx Merger.
 
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<PAGE>
 
                                   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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
                                          VENCOR, INC.
 
Date: July 25, 1997                               /s/ W. EARL REED, III
___________________                       _____________________________________
                                                    W. Earl Reed, III
                                           Executive Vice President and Chief
                                           Financial Officer (Duly Authorized
                                              Officer of the Registrant and
                                              Principal Financial Officer)
 
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<PAGE>
 
                                                                     EXHIBIT 4.3

                                AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                      TO
                     AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT


      AMENDMENT dated as of June 24, 1997 to the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of May 30, 1997 (the "Credit Agreement") among VENCOR, INC.
("Vencor"), the BANKS, SWINGLINE BANK, LC ISSUING BANKS, MANAGING AGENTS and CO-
AGENTS party thereto, MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, as
Documentation Agent (the "Documentation Agent") and Collateral Agent, and
NATIONSBANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent.

                           W I T N E S S E T H :

      WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Credit Agreement (i) to
permit Vencor to issue certain high yield debt and (ii) to give the Banks the
benefit of the financial covenants and other restrictive agreements set forth in
the indenture pursuant to which such high yield debt is issued;

      NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

      Section 1.  Defined Terms; References.  Unless otherwise specifically
defined herein, each term used herein which is defined in the Credit Agreement
has the meaning assigned to such term in the Credit Agreement. Each reference to
"hereof", "hereunder", "herein" and "hereby" and each other similar reference
and each reference to "this Agreement" and each other similar reference
contained in the Credit Agreement shall, after this Amendment becomes effective,
refer to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.

      Section 2.  Definitions. Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended 
by adding the following new definitions in the appropriate alphabetical order:

            "High Yield Debt Indenture" means the Indenture pursuant to which
      the Permitted High Yield Debt is issued, as such Indenture may be
      amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and
      Section 5.29(c) hereof.

            "Permitted High Yield Debt" means subordinated notes issued by
      Vencor before December 31, 1997; provided that such subordinated notes
      comply with the provisions of Section 5.07(e) except for requirements to
      offer to purchase such subordinated notes in certain events (including,
      without limitation, a "Change of Control" as defined in the High Yield
      Debt Indenture), which requirements are subject to the provisions of
      Section 5.29(b).
<PAGE>
 
      Section 3.  Permission to Incur Permitted High Yield Debt.  The last
proviso to Section 5.07(e) of the Credit Agreement is amended to read as
follows:

      provided, further, that (A) if Vencor has an Investment Grade Rating when
      such Debt is incurred or such Guarantee is entered into, the date
      specified in subclauses (i) and (ii) above shall be changed from March
      31, 2003 to June 30, 2002 and (B) subclause (ii) above shall not apply
      to Permitted High Yield Debt.

      Section 4.  Amendment of Article 5.  The following new Section is added
at the end of Article 5 of the Credit Agreement:

            Section 5.29.  Permitted High Yield Debt.  (a) So long as any
      Permitted High Yield Debt is outstanding, Vencor agrees to comply with
      all of the financial covenants and other restrictive agreements set
      forth in the High Yield Debt Indenture as if such covenants and other
      restrictive agreements (and the definitions of the terms used therein)
      were set forth in full herein.

            (b) Vencor will not purchase or offer to purchase any Permitted
      High Yield Debt pursuant to any provision of the High Yield Debt
      Indenture requiring it to do so unless it shall have first (i) repaid
      all the outstanding Loans, Swingline Loans and LC Reimbursement
      Obligations, (ii) terminated the Commitments and (iii) cash
      collateralized each outstanding Letter of Credit in a manner
      satisfactory to the relevant LC Issuing Bank.

            (c) Without the prior written consent of the Required Banks,
      Vencor shall not modify or amend, or waive or solicit any waiver of, any
      provision of the High Yield Debt Indenture in any manner that could
      reasonably be expected to be adverse to the interest of the Banks under
      the Financing Documents.

      Section 5.  Events of Default.  Section 6.01(b) of the Credit Agreement
is amended to read as follows:

            (b) Vencor shall (i) fail to observe or perform any of its
      financial covenants and other restrictive agreements contained in the
      High Yield Debt Indenture within the applicable grace period (if any)
      specified therein or (ii) fail to observe or perform any covenant
      contained in Section 5.01(e), Section 5.01(f), Section 5.07 through 5.28,
      inclusive, Section 5.29(b) or Section 5.29(c); or

      Section 6.  Additional Letters of Credit.  As of the Amendment Effective
Date, (i) the letters of credit listed on Schedule I hereto shall be deemed to
be issued pursuant to Section 2.08(b) of the Credit Agreement and shall be
Additional Letters of Credit thereunder and (ii) the definition of "LC Issuing
Bank" in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended by 

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<PAGE>
 
replacing the reference to "Seattle First National Bank" with "Bank of America
NT & SA dba Seafirst Bank".

      Section 7.  Representations of Vencor.  Vencor represents and warrants
that (i) the representations and warranties of Vencor set forth in Article 4
of the Credit Agreement will be true on and as of the Amendment Effective Date
and (ii) no Default will have occurred and be continuing on such date.

      Section 8.  Governing Law.  This Amendment shall be governed by and 
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

      Section 9.  Counterparts.  This Amendment may be signed in any number of 
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if 
the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.

      Section 10.  Effectiveness.  This Amendment shall become effective on the 
date (the "Amendment Effective Date") when the Documentation Agent shall have 
received from each of Vencor, the Required Banks and Bank of America NT & SA, 
as LC Issuing Bank, a counterpart hereof signed by such party or facsimile or 
other written confirmation (in form satisfactory to the Documentation Agent) 
that such party has signed a counterpart hereof.

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
duly executed as of the date first above written.


                                 VENCOR, INC.


                                 By: /s/ Richard A. Lechleiter
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President of Finance


                                 MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST
                                   COMPANY OF NEW YORK


                                 By: /s/ Diana H. Imhof
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President

                                       3
<PAGE>
 
                                 NATIONSBANK, N.A.,
                                    as a Bank and an LC Issuing Bank


                                 By: /s/ Ashley M. Crabtree
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President


                                 BANK OF AMERICA NT & SA,
                                    as a Bank and an LC Issuing Bank


                                 By: /s/ Edward S. Han
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 THE BANK OF NEW YORK


                                 By: /s/ Edward J. Dougherty
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK


                                 By: /s/ Dawn Lee Lum
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 PNC BANK, KENTUCKY, INC,
                                    as a Bank and an LC Issuing Bank


                                 By: /s/ Benjamin A. Willingham
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President

                                       4
<PAGE>
 
                                 TORONTO DOMINION (TEXAS), INC.


                                 By: /s/ Neva Nesbitt
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA


                                 By: /s/ M.D.Smith
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Agent


                                 CREDIT LYONNAIS NEW YORK BRANCH


                                 By: /s/ Farboud Tavangar
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: First Vice President


                                 CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON


                                 By: /s/ Robert B. Potter
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 By: /s/ Steven E. Janauschek
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Associate

                                       5
<PAGE>
 
                                 DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK
                                   AND/OR CAYMAN ISLAND BRANCHES


                                 By:
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Name:
                                     Title:

                                 By:
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Name:
                                     Title:


                                 FLEET NATIONAL BANK


                                 By: /s/ Ginger Stolzenthaler
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President


                                 THE INDUSTRIAL BANK OF JAPAN
                                   TRUST COMPANY


                                 By: /s/ Takuya Honjo
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President


                                 WACHOVIA BANK, N.A.,


                                 By: /s/ John Tibe
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: AVP

                                       6
<PAGE>
 
                                 ABN AMRO BANK N.V.


                                 By: /s/ Kathryn C. Toth
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Group Vice President

                                 By: /s/ J.Seibly
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: VP


                                 BANK OF MONTREAL


                                 By: /s/ Peter Steelman
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Director


                                 BANK ONE, KENTUCKY, NA


                                 By: /s/ Dennis P. Heishman
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President


                                 COMERICA BANK


                                 By:
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Name:
                                     Title:


                                 CORESTATES BANK, N.A.


                                 By: /s/ Elizabeth D. Morris
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President

                                       7
<PAGE>
 
                                 THE FUJI BANK, LIMITED


                                 By: /s/ Peter L. Chinnici
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Joint General Manager


                                 LTCB TRUST COMPANY


                                 By: /s/ Noborli Kubota
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: SVP


                                 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF KENTUCKY,
                                    as a Bank and an LC Issuing Bank


                                 By: /s/ Deroy Scott
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President



                                 NBD BANK, N.A.


                                 By: /s/ Cindy A. Herzog
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Authorized Agent


                                 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.


                                 By: /s/ Cary Moore
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President



                                 AMSOUTH BANK OF ALABAMA


                                 By: /s/ J. Ken DiFatta
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Commercial Banking Officer

                                       8
<PAGE>
 
                                 BANQUE PARIBAS


                                 By: /s/ Russell A. Pomerantz
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 By: /s/ David R. Laffey
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Group Vice President


                                 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
                                   NORTH CAROLINA


                                 By: /s/ Ann M. Dodd
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President

                                 U.S. BANK OF WASHINGTON, N.A.


                                 By: /s/ Arnold J. Conrad
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 CIBC, INC.


                                 By: /s/ Timothy E. Doyle
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Authorized Signatory


                                 KREDIETBANK N.V.


                                 By: /s/ Robert Snauffer
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 By: /s/ Tod R. Angus
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President

                                       9
<PAGE>
 
                                 THE MITSUBISHI TRUST AND BANKING CORPORATION


                                 By: /s/ Masaaki Yamorishi
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Chief Manager


                                 THE SAKURA BANK LIMITED
                                 NEW YORK BRANCH


                                 By: /s/ Yoshikazu Nagura
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 SOCIETE GENERALE, CHICAGO BRANCH


                                 By: /s/ C. Steve Coffman
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title:  Assistant Treasurer


                                 FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK


                                 By: /s/ Kent D. Wood
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: AVP


                                 BANK OF LOUISVILLE,
                                    as a Bank and an LC Issuing Bank


                                 By: /s/ Roy L. Johnson, Jr.
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President

                                       10
<PAGE>
 
                                 THE DAI-ICHI KANGYO BANK, LTD.
                                 CHICAGO BRANCH


                                 By: /s/ Takao Teramura
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Vice President


                                 FIFTH THIRD BANK


                                 By: /s/ Robert M. Eversole
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                     Title: Senior Vice President

                                       11
<PAGE>
 
                                SCHEDULE I

           Transitional Hospitals Corporation Letters of Credit
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               Expiry                                                                                               Estimated
  LC #          Date                 Beneficiary                    Account Party           Relevant Facility         Amount
  ----         ------                -----------                    -------------           -----------------       ---------
<S>          <C>           <C>                                 <C>                          <C>                     <C>

208848       12/31/97      Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.             Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $292,724.00
                                                               Corporation
213228       08/10/97      Arkansas Power & Light Co.          Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $ 20,000.00
                                                               Corporation
213453       10/17/97      So. Western Electric Power Co.      Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $ 25,000.00
                                                               Corporation
214487       12/31/97      Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.             Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $105,017.00
                                                               Corporation
218924       12/31/97      Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.             Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $176,000.00
                                                               Corporation
221019       07/28/97      Tampa Electric Co.                  Transitional Hospitals              N/A               $ 40,000.00
                                                               Corporation
3001940      10/15/98      Houston Lighting & Power            THC Bay Area Inc.                   N/A               $ 67,400.00
3001941      10/15/98      Houston Lighting & Power            THC Houston Inc.                    N/A               $ 27,000.00
</TABLE>


<PAGE>
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1


                         STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
                         ----------------------------

     This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 10th day of June, 1997,
by and between Continental Casualty Company, an Illinois insurance company, and
Valley Forge Life Insurance Company, a Pennsylvania life insurance company
(individually and collectively "CNA") and Vencor Inc., a Delaware Corporation
("Vencor").

                                   RECITALS
                                   --------

     WHEREAS, CNA issues long-term care insurance policies which, subject to the
terms and conditions of the policies, provide reimbursement for eligible
expenses incurred by the policyholders for specified long-term care services;
and

     WHEREAS, Vencor owns and operates health care facilities and, through a
subsidiary, manages a network of providers of long-term care; and

     WHEREAS, Vencor is or will be the sole owner of a domestic insurance
company known as Vencor Insurance Company; and

     WHEREAS, Vencor and CNA desire to enter into a strategic alliance whereby
they will jointly develop and share the risk on a long-term care insurance
product to be offered to individuals throughout the United States, and will make
long-term care services available to policyholders at favorable rates; and

     WHEREAS, subject to a compensation agreement between Old Colony Insurance
Services and CNA which is separate and apart from this Agreement, Old Colony
Insurance Services is the agency responsible for various services in support of
the strategic alliance contemplated by this Agreement;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and the covenants
hereinafter set forth, the parties, CNA and Vencor, hereby agree as follows:

1.   DEFINITIONS

     1.1. In this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, and the Preferred Access
          Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed by
          this Section 1 unless the term is explicitly redefined or the context
          clearly requires another definition.

     1.2. "Agreement" means this Strategic Alliance Agreement, including all
          Exhibits which are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
          Agreement, as originally executed and as may be amended from time to
          time.
<PAGE>
 
    1.3.  "Agreement Year" means the 12-month period commencing on the effective
          date of this Agreement, and each subsequent anniversary of the
          effective date of this Agreement, and ending on the following
          anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement.

    1.4.  "Coinsurance Agreement" means the agreement entered into by a wholly
          owned Vencor subsidiary, Vencor Insurance Company ("VIC"), and CNA for
          VIC to reinsure a fifty percent (50%) quota share of the liability of
          CNA with respect to the Policies.

    1.5.  "Covered Services" means health care services with respect to which
          benefits are payable to or on behalf of Members under the Policies.

    1.6.  "Member" means an individual who is insured under a Vencor Gold policy
          at the time he or she receives Covered Services.

    1.7.  "Policies" means the individual long-term care insurance policies that
          conform to the design of Vencor Gold policies, are issued by CNA, and
          are in force. A Vencor Gold policy issued to and in force on an
          individual is a Policy and the insured individual is a Member.

    1.8.  "Preferred Access Agreement" means the agreement entered into by a
          wholly owned Vencor subsidiary, Vencor Provider Network, Inc. ("VPN"),
          and CNA for VPN to arrange for the provision of Covered Services by
          Preferred Advantage Selected Providers to Members.

    1.9.  "Preferred Advantage Selected Providers" means providers of long-term
          care services that have entered into agreements with VPN to provide
          Covered Services to Members at favorable rates pursuant to the
          Preferred Access Agreement.

    1.10. "Vencor Gold policy" means the long-term care insurance policy or
          policies contemplated by this Agreement. In order for a policy to be a
          Vencor Gold policy, it must be developed by CNA, be marketed by an
          agent of CNA, be coinsured pursuant to the Coinsurance Agreement, and
          provide incentives pursuant to the Preferred Access Agreement. A
          sample Vencor Gold policy is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A.

2.  BUSINESS PURPOSE

    2.1.  The primary business purpose of this Agreement is to establish a
          strategic alliance pursuant to which

          2.1.1.  CNA and its agents will market and issue Vencor Gold policies
                  to individuals and will administer the Policies;
<PAGE>
 
          2.1.2.  Vencor Provider Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Vencor ("VPN"),
                  will arrange for the provision of Covered Services to Members
                  through a health care provider network organized and managed
                  by VPN; and

          2.1.3.  Vencor Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Vencor ("VIC"), will
                  coinsure the liabilities under the Policies.

    2.2.  In establishing the strategic alliance, Vencor and CNA in general
          desire to rely upon

          2.2.1.  the special expertise of CNA and its agents in the offering of
                  long-term care insurance products, including expertise in
                  product design, underwriting, policy administration, loss
                  control and claims administration; and

          2.2.2.  the special expertise of Vencor and its agents in the
                  organization, administration and delivery of long-term care
                  services, including organizational skills, credentialling, and
                  utilization management.

    2.3.  The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the
          strategic alliance are evidenced and governed by this Agreement, the
          Preferred Access Agreement, and the Coinsurance Agreement.

    2.4.  The parties will use their best efforts to establish a new
          underwriting company formed, by CNA and its affiliates by themselves
          or together with Vencor and its affiliates, to underwrite Vencor Gold
          policies.

3.  MARKETING

    3.1.  It is the intent of the parties to commence marketing of Vencor Gold
          policies as soon as is reasonably possible following the execution of
          this Agreement. Marketing will initially comprise introduction in two
          states, and the parties will agree on a timetable for further
          introductions.

    3.2.  CNA shall assure that every Policy is filed with and approved by
          applicable insurance regulatory authorities. Any material
          modifications to the Vencor Gold policies or premium rating structure
          applicable thereto, other than as may be required by applicable law,
          shall be approved by VIC prior to implementation of such
          modifications; provided, however, that approval by VIC shall not be
          unreasonably withheld, and shall be deemed given with respect to a
          proposed modification if no written objection is made within thirty
          (30) days following written notice of such modification.

    3.3.  CNA shall submit the Vencor Gold policies, including where required
          the terms and conditions of the Preferred Access Agreement, for review
          by
<PAGE>
 
          appropriate regulatory authorities, if and when required, before
          marketing commences

    3.4.  Vencor Gold policies shall meet the requirements of each state in
          which they are marketed and sold.

    3.5.  CNA shall be responsible for implementing a marketing and sales plan
          for Vencor Gold policies, including the appointment of qualified and
          appropriately licensed agents and brokers and the establishment of
          appropriate promotional policies, procedures, and sales training.

    3.6.  The premium for Vencor Gold policies shall be competitive with that of
          other long-term care insurance policies offered in the same market and
          shall comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

    3.7.  Vencor and CNA shall cooperate with and assist each other in the
          performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement,
          including, but not limited to, requiring Members to comply in all
          respects with the terms and conditions of the Policies and encouraging
          Members to obtain Covered Services from Preferred Advantage Selected
          Providers.

4.  COINSURANCE

    4.1.  Vencor shall use its best efforts to cause VIC to enter into, with
          CNA, within 90 days of the execution of this Agreement, an agreement
          which is substantively identical to the Coinsurance Agreement which is
          attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B.

    4.2.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Coinsurance
          Agreement to the contrary, and subject to the following proviso,
          Vencor is and shall remain liable to CNA for the performance of all
          obligations of VIC to CNA thereunder.

          4.2.1.  Provided, however, that the immediately preceding subsection
                  shall apply only to obligations of VIC that are related to
                  Policies that became effective on or before the earlier of

                  4.2.1.1.  the third anniversary of the effective date of this
                            Agreement; or

                  4.2.1.2.  the date on which a viable marketing presence is
                            established by a new underwriting company formed, by
                            CNA and its affiliates by themselves or together
                            with Vencor and its affiliates, to underwrite Vencor
                            Gold policies.
<PAGE>
 
5.  PREFERRED ACCESS

    5.1.  Vencor shall use its best efforts to cause VPN to enter into, with
          CNA, within 60 days of the execution of this Agreement, an agreement
          which is substantively identical to the Preferred Access Agreement
          which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C.

    5.2.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Preferred
          Access Agreement to the contrary, Vencor is and shall remain liable to
          CNA for the performance of all obligations of VPN to CNA thereunder.

6.  EXCLUSIVITY

    6.1.  For purposes of this Section 6, "Vencor" shall mean Vencor Inc. or
          any entity controlled by or under common control with Vencor Inc.; and
          "CNAF" shall mean CNA Financial Corporation or any entity controlled
          by or under common control with CNAF.

    6.2.  Until the expiration of ten years from the date of this Agreement,
          Vencor shall not enter into any contract or other transaction or
          relationship pursuant to which Vencor

          6.2.1.  prominently uses the name "Vencor" in the marketing materials
                  for an individual long-term care insurance product; or

          6.2.2.  by law is only allowed to participate in the risk of an
                  individual long-term care insurance product through a licensed
                  insurance company; or

          6.2.3.  guarantees, for the life of an individual insured covered
                  under an individual long-term care insurance product, a
                  discount or network access. 
    6.3.  Until the expiration of ten years from the date of this Agreement,
          CNAF shall not enter into any contract or other transaction or
          relationship pursuant to which CNAF, with regard to an individual,
          domestic, long-term care insurance product underwritten by a
          subsidiary of CNAF

          6.3.1.  prominently uses the name of a health care provider in the
                  marketing materials; or

          6.3.2.  shares any long-term care insurance risk with an entity,
                  affiliated with a contracted provider of long-term care
                  services to CNAF on those same long-term care risks, where
                  such sharing by law is allowed only with a licensed insurance
                  company; or
<PAGE>
 
          6.3.3.  receives guarantees, for the life of an individual insured, a
                  discount or network access.

    6.4.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
          either party may waive the provisions of this Section 6 only by
          delivery to the other party of an unambiguous written waiver executed
          by a duly authorized officer, vice-president or above, of the party
          giving the waiver.

7.  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF VENCOR
    
    7.1.  To induce CNA to enter into this Agreement and consummate the
          transactions contemplated hereby, Vencor hereby represents and
          warrants as follows:

          7.1.1.  Vencor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and
                  in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and
                  has all requisite corporate power and authority to conduct its
                  business and own, operate and lease its properties as and in
                  the places where such business is now conducted and such
                  properties are now owned, leased, or operated.

          7.1.2.  VPN is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
                  good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has
                  all requisite corporate power and authority to conduct its
                  business and own, operate and lease its properties as and in
                  the places where such business is now conducted and such
                  properties are now owned, leased, or operated.

          7.1.3.  VIC is or will be an insurance company duly organized, validly
                  existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
                  Indiana, has all requisite corporate power and authority to
                  conduct its business and own, operate and lease its properties
                  as and in the places where such business is now conducted and
                  such properties are now owned, leased, or operated, and is
                  authorized to transact accident and health insurance business
                  in the states of ____________.

          7.1.4.  This Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, and the Preferred
                  Access Agreement have been or will be duly executed by Vencor,
                  VIC, and VPN, as applicable, as provided herein, and each
                  constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Vencor, VIC,
                  and VPN, as applicable, enforceable in accordance with its
                  terms.

          7.1.5.  Neither Vencor, VIC, nor VPN is: (a) subject to any contract
                  or other commitment that would impair its or their ability to
                  perform the obligations of this Agreement, the Coinsurance
                  Agreement, or the 
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                  Preferred Access Agreement; (b) subject to any laws,
                  regulations, or orders of any court, administrative agency, or
                  governmental body that would impair its or their ability to
                  perform the obligations of this Agreement, the Coinsurance
                  Agreement, or the Preferred Access Agreement; or (c) subject
                  to any pending or threatened judicial or administrative
                  action, suit, investigation, or other proceeding that would
                  adversely affect its or their ability to perform the
                  obligations of this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, or
                  the Preferred Access Agreement.

          7.1.6.  Vencor, VIC, and VPN each has all licenses, franchises,
                  permits and government authorizations necessary for the
                  conduct of its business, none of which will be terminated or
                  otherwise adversely affected as a result of the execution of
                  this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, or the Preferred
                  Access Agreement or the performance of its obligations
                  thereunder.

          7.1.7.  VIC will not assign any of the Policies to another insurance
                  company unless the other insurance company

                  7.1.7.1.  Is owned by Vencor; and
   
                  7.1.7.2.  Has at least 200% of the company action level risk
                            based capital required by then current statutes or
                            regulations.

8.  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CNA

    8.1.  To induce Vencor to enter into this Agreement and consummate the
          transactions contemplated hereby, CNA hereby represents and warrants
          as follows:

          8.1.1.  Continental Casualty Company is wholly owned by CNA Financial
                  Corporation, a publicly traded company. Valley Forge Life
                  Insurance Company is wholly owned by Continental Assurance
                  Company which in turn is wholly owned by Continental Casualty
                  Company.

          8.1.2.  Continental Casualty Company and Valley Forge Life Insurance
                  Company possess and shall maintain in good standing during the
                  term of this Agreement any and all valid certificates of
                  authority and licenses under any applicable laws. Continental
                  Casualty Company and Valley Forge Life Insurance Company are
                  and shall remain at all times during this Agreement authorized
                  to do all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the terms
                  and purposes of this Agreement. The parties agree that failure
                  of CNA to maintain active, necessary licenses constitutes a
                  breach of this Agreement 
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                  that cannot be remedied at law and that actions in equity,
                  including injunctions, are appropriate.

          8.1.3.  Continental Casualty Company is an insurance company duly
                  organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
                  laws of the State of Illinois, and has all requisite corporate
                  power and authority to conduct its business and own, operate,
                  and lease its properties as and in the places where such
                  business is now conducted and such properties are now owned,
                  leased, or operated.

          8.1.4.  Valley Forge Life Insurance Company is a life insurance
                  company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
                  under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and has all
                  requisite corporate power and authority to conduct its
                  business and own, operate, and lease its properties as and in
                  the places where such business is now conducted and such
                  properties are now owned, leased, or operated.

          8.1.5.  This Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, and the Preferred
                  Access Agreement have been or will be duly executed by CNA, as
                  provided herein, and each constitutes the valid and binding
                  obligation of CNA, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

          8.1.6.  CNA is not: (a) subject to any contract or other commitment
                  that would impair its ability to perform the obligations of
                  this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, or the Preferred
                  Access Agreement; (b) subject to any laws, regulations, or
                  orders of any court, administrative agency, or governmental
                  body that would impair its ability to perform the obligations
                  of this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement, or the Preferred
                  Access Agreement; or (c) subject to any pending or threatened
                  judicial or administrative action, suit, investigation, or
                  other proceeding that would adversely affect its ability to
                  perform the obligations of this Agreement, the Coinsurance
                  Agreement, or the Preferred Access Agreement.

          8.1.7.  CNA has all licenses, franchises, permits and government
                  authorizations necessary for the conduct of its business, none
                  of which will be terminated or otherwise adversely affected as
                  a result of the execution of this Agreement, the Coinsurance
                  Agreement, or the Preferred Access Agreement or the
                  performance of its obligations thereunder.

          8.1.8.  Neither Continental Casualty Company nor Valley Forge Life
                  Insurance Company will assign any of the Policies to another
                  insurance company unless the other insurance company
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                  8.1.8.1.  Is owned by a parent of either Continental Casualty
                            Company or Valley Forge Life Insurance Company; and

                  8.1.8.2.  Has at least 200% of the company action level risk
                            based capital required by then current statutes or
                            regulations.

9.  INDEMNIFICATION

    9.1.  Indemnification of CNA. Vencor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
          harmless CNA, its affiliates and subsidiaries and its and their
          directors, officers, employees, agents, and any successors in interest
          or at law (collectively "CNA" for purposes of this Section), from any
          and all costs, claims, expenses, demands, actions, suits, or
          proceedings, liabilities and damages (including, but not limited to,
          awards, statutory or regulatory penalties, and attorneys fees)
          directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from any acts or
          omissions of Vencor, its subsidiaries or affiliates or its or their
          directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors or authorized
          representatives (collectively "Vencor" for the purposes of this
          Section) in the performance of their duties under this Agreement or
          the breach of any covenant, condition, warranty, or representation
          contained in this Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement or the
          Preferred Access Agreement excluding, however, any acts or omissions
          of Vencor to the extent they are caused or contributed to by CNA.

    9.2.  Indemnification of Vencor. CNA hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
          harmless Vencor, as defined in subsection 9.1, from any and all
          costs, claims, expenses, demands, actions, suits, or proceedings,
          liabilities and damages (including but not limited to, awards,
          statutory or regulatory penalties, and attorneys fees) directly or
          indirectly arising out of or resulting from any acts or omissions of
          CNA, as defined in subsection 9.1, in the performance of their duties
          under this Agreement or the breach of any covenant, condition,
          warranty or representation contained in this Agreement, the
          Coinsurance Agreement, or the Preferred Access Agreement, excluding,
          however, any acts or omissions of CNA to the extent they are caused or
          contributed to by Vencor, as defined in subsection 9.1.

    9.3.  Notice. Neither party shall be entitled to be indemnified if it fails
          to notify the party bearing liability to indemnify ("indemnifying
          party") of the proceedings and does not furnish the indemnifying party
          a copy of the legal documents (e.g., complaint, notice of hearing,
          etc.), if available, within a reasonable time after the non-
          indemnifying party or its designated service of process agent is
          served with the summons or other legal process which initially
          notifies the non-indemnifying party of the nature of the proceeding.
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    9.4.  Defense. With respect to any claim by a third party for which
          indemnification is due hereunder ("third party indemnification
          claim"), the indemnifying party shall defend, in good faith and its
          own expense, any such indemnification claim and the indemnitee, at its
          expense, shall have the right to participate in the defense of any
          such third party indemnification claim. In connection with its defense
          of a third party indemnification claim, the indemnifying party shall
          have the absolute right to choose or approve counsel for the defense
          or prosecution of such action. So long as the indemnifying party is
          defending in good faith any such third party indemnification claim,
          the indemnitee shall not settle or compromise such third party
          indemnification claim. The indemnitee shall make available to the
          indemnifying party or its representatives all records and other
          materials reasonably required by them for its use in contesting any
          third party indemnification claim and shall cooperate fully with the
          indemnifying party in the defense of all such indemnification claims.

10. AUDIT

    10.1. CNA shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
          records of Vencor and its assignees which directly pertain to this
          Agreement provided that all of the following terms and conditions are
          met:

          10.1.1.  The party being audited agrees on the place and time of the
                   audit; and 

          10.1.2.  At least 24 months has elapsed since the last audit of Vencor
                   by CNA.

    10.2. Vencor shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
          records of CNA and its assignees which directly pertain to this
          Agreement provided that all of the following terms and conditions are
          met:

          10.2.1.  The party being audited agrees on the place and time of the
                   audit; and 

          10.2.2.  At least 24 months has elapsed since the last audit of CNA by
                   Vencor.

11.  CONFIDENTIALITY

    11.1. Member Information. Neither CNA nor Vencor shall disclose or use or
          permit the disclosure or use of individually identifiable medical or
          other personal information about any Member except as reasonably
          necessary for the administration of this Agreement, the Coinsurance
          Agreement, the Preferred Access Agreement or the Policies or as
          otherwise required by applicable law.
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    11.2. Terms of Agreements. CNA and Vencor shall keep the terms of this
          Agreement, the Coinsurance Agreement and the Preferred Access
          Agreement and any related negotiations confidential and shall not
          disclose them to any other person except as required by said
          Agreements or applicable law (e.g., either party may file agreements,
          when necessary for licensing or product approval, without separate
          notice to the other party). If either party becomes subject to
          compulsory process to disclose the terms of the Agreements or related
          negotiations, it shall give the other party immediate oral and written
          notice of such process.

    11.3. Injunction. The parties agree that the failure by either to comply
          with the obligations of this Section 11 constitutes a breach of this
          Agreement that cannot be remedied at law and for which actions in
          equity, including actions for preliminary and permanent injunctions,
          are appropriate.

12. TERM AND TERMINATION

    12.1. Automatic Termination
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          12.1.1.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically if either party
                   becomes insolvent or otherwise unable to perform its
                   obligations hereunder. 

          12.1.2.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically if either the
                   Preferred Access Agreement or the Coinsurance Agreement
                   terminates for any reason.

    12.2. Termination by Notice - Either party may terminate this Agreement
          ---------------------
          without cause by either party giving to the other written notice to
          that effect no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the
          termination date; provided, however, that no such termination shall be
          effective until this Agreement shall have been in effect for ten
          years.

    12.3. Termination for Cause
          ---------------------

          12.3.1.  This Agreement may be terminated by thirty (30) days' written
                   notice to the breaching party of breach of any of the terms
                   or conditions of this Agreement, provided such breach has not
                   been cured within such thirty (30) day notice period.

                   12.3.1.1.  Provided, however, that if a breach cannot
                              reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) days,
                              the party giving notice may terminate this
                              Agreement if the breaching party does not proceed
                              to cure the breach as soon as reasonable
                              practicable and in any event does not cure the
                              breach within sixty (60) days of the written
                              notice.
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          12.3.2.  Any egregious or willful violation of any of the terms of
                   this Agreement by either party shall be grounds for
                   termination of this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written
                   notice to the breaching party.

          12.3.3.  Any of any of the following events shall be grounds for
                   termination of this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written
                   notice to the other party.

                   12.3.3.1.  The other party enters into or becomes subject to
                              an agreement with respect to the change of
                              ownership, control, merger, consolidation, or
                              reorganization of any of the parties to the
                              Coinsurance Agreement; or

                   12.3.3.2.  The other party suffers a material adverse change
                              in its financial condition sufficient to threaten
                              its ability to perform hereunder; or

                   12.3.3.3.  On the third anniversary date of this Agreement,
                              this strategic alliance has produced less than $40
                              million in new written premium and in the third
                              Agreement Year, this strategic alliance has
                              produced less than $20 million in new written
                              premium; or

                   12.3.3.4.  On any third anniversary date of this Agreement
                              between the third anniversary date and the tenth
                              anniversary date, it is determined that the rate
                              of growth of new written premium under this
                              strategic alliance is not at least equal to the
                              rate of growth of the individual long term care
                              business of CNA.

          12.4.  Obligations Survive Termination
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                 12.4.1.  The provisions of subsections 3.7 through 12.3,
                          inclusive, excluding Section 6, shall survive the
                          termination of this Agreement and shall continue in
                          full force and effect thereafter with respect to all
                          Policies issued prior to such termination and the
                          Members insured thereunder until all such Policies are
                          canceled, surrendered, or otherwise terminated.

                 12.4.2.  The termination of this Agreement shall not terminate
                          or otherwise affect the Coinsurance Agreement or the
                          Preferred Access Agreement which shall continue in
                          full force and effect thereafter with respect to all
                          Policies issued prior to such termination and the
                          Members insured thereunder until all such Policies are
                          canceled, surrendered, or otherwise terminated.
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                 12.4.3.  The parties agree that any deviation from the terms of
                          this subsection 12.4, no matter when the deviation
                          occurs, constitutes a breach of this Agreement that
                          cannot be remedied at law and that actions in equity,
                          including injunctions, are appropriate.

13.  ARBITRATION

     13.1.  Resolution of Disputes by Arbitration. The parties agree that all
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            controversies or disputes arising out of, in connection with, or
            which relate to this Agreement or performance under this Agreement,
            which cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, shall be submitted to
            arbitration for resolution, as herein provided.

     13.2.  Selection of Arbitrators.
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            13.2.1.  Arbitration shall be by a panel of three neutral
                     arbitrators, each of which shall be an active or former
                     officer of an insurance company which, at the time of the
                     demand for arbitration, issues or has recently issued
                     policies of insurance of the type covered by this
                     Agreement. In addition, each arbitrator shall meet the
                     requirements of, and shall agree to act in accordance with,
                     the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes
                     sponsored by the American Bar Association and the American
                     Arbitration Association, except to the extent that conduct
                     prohibited by such Code is specifically permitted by the
                     terms of this Agreement.

            13.2.2.  Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a demand for
                     arbitration, each party shall designate its arbitrator. The
                     designation shall contain information sufficient to allow
                     the other party to judge the qualifications of the person
                     designated as arbitrator. Thereafter, each party shall have
                     fifteen (15) days within which to accept the arbitrator
                     designated by the other party or to challenge the
                     qualifications of the arbitrator so designated.

            13.2.3.  The arbitrators so designated and accepted shall, within
                     thirty (30) days after acceptance, select the third
                     arbitrator. Arbitrators may consult with the party
                     nominating them as to acceptability of persons under
                     consideration for appointment by them as third arbitrator.
                     If the third arbitrator has not been selected within that
                     time, each arbitrator shall, within fifteen (15) days,
                     nominate three qualified individuals to serve as the third
                     arbitrator. The American Arbitration Association shall
                     appoint a third arbitrator from the persons nominated who
                     meet the qualifications described in this Agreement.
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     13.3.  Arbitration Procedure.
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            13.3.1.  Arbitration shall begin upon the filing by one of the
                     parties of a written demand for arbitration. Such demand
                     shall contain a statement setting forth the nature of the
                     dispute, the amount involved, if any, and the remedy
                     sought. Such demand shall be served upon the other party by
                     certified mail, return receipt requested.

            13.3.2.  Within sixty (60) days after the arbitration panel has been
                     finalized, the parties shall submit their dispute or
                     controversy to the panel of arbitrators for decision. The
                     site for the arbitration hearing shall be Chicago,
                     Illinois, or as mutually agreed by the parties. The rules
                     for the gathering of evidence, taking of discovery or
                     depositions, if any, and the conduct of the hearing shall
                     be such rules as are included in the Commercial Arbitration
                     Rules of the American Arbitration Association as of the
                     date the arbitration panel was finalized, to the extent not
                     inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. The parties
                     may agree to use modified rules to expedite the arbitration
                     process. The formal rules of evidence need not apply, in
                     the arbitrators' discretion, to the hearing.

            13.3.3.  All arbitrators shall participate in the deliberations and
                     a decision on any matter shall be by a majority of the
                     arbitrators.

            13.3.4.  The final decision of the arbitration panel shall be
                     submitted in writing, in such form as the arbitrators
                     determine, within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of
                     the arbitration hearing. The decision of the arbitrators
                     shall be final, except that an appeal may be taken only for
                     one or more of the reasons assigned for vacating an award
                     by the Uniform Arbitration Act as enacted by the State of
                     Illinois, which law shall apply and govern the arbitration
                     process contemplated hereunder, to the extent not
                     inconsistent with this Agreement.

     13.4.  Costs of Arbitration Proceeding. Each party shall bear the cost of
            -------------------------------
            its own arbitrator. The costs of the arbitration proceeding,
            including the fees of the third arbitrator, shall be borne equally
            by the parties, unless the arbitration panel orders otherwise. The
            panel, in its discretion, may also allocate and award other
            reasonable out-of-pocket costs of the parties, including reasonable
            attorney's fees, as it deems fair and equitable under the
            circumstances.

     13.5.  Confidentiality. The parties agree, and the appointed arbitrators
            ---------------
            shall agree as part of their acceptance of nomination, to keep
            confidential and not disclose to persons not connected with the
            arbitration the details of 
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            the arbitration proceeding and all information received by them in
            connection therewith, except as may be required by process of law.

14.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     14.1.  Regulatory Compliance. Vencor and CNA agree, for themselves and
            ---------------------
            their agents and subagents, that each shall comply with all
            applicable requirements of municipal, county, state, and federal
            authorities, including requirements applicable to federal government
            subcontractors, now or hereafter in force and effect, governing
            Vencor, CNA, and Preferred Advantage Selected Providers. Provided,
            however, that if Vencor or its agent requires providers to agree to
            standards applicable to federal government subcontractors, then
            failure of a provider to meet those standards shall not constitute a
            breach of this Agreement by Vencor.

     14.2.  Notices. Any optional or required notice pursuant to the terms and
            -------
            provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
            transmitted by fax and shall be sent by either (1) overnight mail;
            or (2) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
            postage prepaid; or (3) by personal hand delivery, to the other
            party at the following addresses:

   if to CNA:         Mr. Carl A. Friedrich
                      Executive Vice President
                      Long Term Care - 34S
                      Continental Casualty Company
                      333 S Wabash Ave
                      Chicago  IL  60604
                      TEL 312-822-6349
                      FAX 312-822-4671
                      cc: General Counsel
                      FAX 312-817-3302

   if to Vencor:      Mr. W. Earl Reed, III
                      Chief Financial Officer
                      Vencor, Inc.
                      3300 Providian Center
                      400 W Market St
                      Louisville  KY  40202
                      TEL 502-596-7300
                      FAX 502-596-4080
                      cc: General Counsel
                      FAX 502-596-4075
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     14.3.  Independent Contractors. None of the provisions of this Agreement is
            -----------------------
            intended to create any relationship between the parties other than
            that of independent entities contracting with each other. Neither of
            the parties nor any of their respective officers, directors or
            employees, shall be construed to be the agent, the employee, the
            representative or the partner of, or a joint venturer with, the
            other.

     14.4.  Noninterference with Health Care. Nothing in this Agreement is
            -------------------------------- 
            intended to create any right of CNA to intervene in any manner in
            the methods or means by which Vencor, VPN, or a Preferred Advantage
            Selected Provider renders health care services, accommodations or
            supplies to Members. Nothing herein shall be construed to require
            Vencor, VPN, or a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider to take any
            action inconsistent with its professional judgment concerning the
            care and treatment to be rendered to Members. Notwithstanding any
            provision in this Agreement to the contrary, CNA shall have the
            right to perform the statutory functions of a long-term care
            insurance carrier.

     14.5.  Assignment. Neither Vencor nor CNA shall assign, subcontract,
            ----------
            sublet, or transfer, by operation of law, agreement or otherwise,
            this Agreement or any of the obligations or rights under this
            Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.

            14.5.1.  Provided, however, that assignment of this Agreement from
                     one entity to another entity which is under common
                     ownership and control with the assignor does not require
                     consent of the non-assigning party if, prior to the
                     assignment, the assigning party provides to the non-
                     assigning party a document, signed by the chief executive
                     officer of the assignee, stating that the assignee assumes
                     each and every duty and obligation of the assignor.

     14.6.  Proprietary Rights
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            14.6.1.  Vencor retains the exclusive right to the names and symbols
                     of Vencor together with any distinctive trademarks or
                     service marks (collectively referred to herein as the
                     "marks") that may currently exist or hereafter be adopted.
                     CNA agrees not to use the marks of Vencor in any manner
                     without the prior written consent of Vencor. Upon the
                     termination of its obligations under this Agreement, CNA
                     will immediately discontinue the use of the marks and
                     forthwith destroy or return to Vencor any tangible material
                     bearing the marks.

            14.6.2.  CNA retains the exclusive right to the names and symbols of
                     CNA together with any distinctive trademarks or service
                     marks (collectively referred to herein as the "marks") that
                     may currently 
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                     exist or hereafter be adopted. Vencor agrees not to use the
                     marks of CNA in any manner without the prior written
                     consent of CNA. Upon the termination of its obligations
                     under this Agreement, Vencor will immediately discontinue
                     the use of the marks and forthwith destroy or return to CNA
                     any tangible material bearing the marks.

     14.7.  Advertising. All advertising, circulars, or other matter intended
            ----------- 
            for publication or statements to press or media of any kind, by
            Vencor, concerning CNA or CNA products, must be submitted to and
            approved by CNA prior to publication. All advertising, circulars, or
            other matter intended for publication or statements to press or
            media of any kind, by CNA, concerning Vencor or Vencor products,
            must be submitted to and approved by Vencor prior to publication.

     14.8.  Modifications. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a
            -------------
            writing executed by the parties. The parties agree that this
            Agreement shall be subject to (i) amendments in any applicable
            federal, state or local laws and regulations and (ii) new
            legislation and/or regulations. Any provision of law or regulation
            that invalidates or otherwise is inconsistent with the terms of this
            Agreement or that would cause one or both of the parties to be in
            violation of the law, shall be deemed to have superseded the terms
            of this Agreement, provided that the parties shall exercise their
            reasonable best efforts to accommodate the terms and intent of this
            Agreement to the greatest extent possible consistent with the
            requirements of such law or regulation.

     14.9.  Invalidity or Unenforceability. The invalidity or unenforceability
            ------------------------------
            of any terms or provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect
            the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision.

    14.10.  Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
            --------------
            accordance with the law of the state of Illinois (without reference
            to choice of law rules) except to the extent superseded or preempted
            by federal law.

    14.11.  Entire Agreement. This Agreement and all attachments, schedules and
            ----------------
            exhibits hereto shall constitute the entire agreement between the
            parties regarding the subject matter hereof. Each party acknowledges
            that no representation, inducement, promise, or agreement has been
            made, orally or otherwise, by the other party or by anyone acting on
            behalf of the other party, unless such representation, inducement,
            promise, or agreement is embodied in this Agreement.
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    14.12.  Captions. The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are
            --------
            for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the
            meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.



   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to
be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first written
above.



CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
VALLEY FORGE LIFE
   ASSURANCE COMPANY                     VENCOR, INC.



By: /s/ Richard Holton                  By: /s/ W. Earl Reed, III
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    (signature)                             (signature)


Name: Richard Holton                    Name: W. Earl Reed, III
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      (please print)                          (please print)


Title: President, CAN LTC               Title: CFO and Executive Vice President
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       (please print)                          (please print)

Date:   6/10/97                         Date:   6/10/97
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                                  EXHIBIT "A"
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           [LETTERHEAD OF CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY APPEARS HERE]


  THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO BE A QUALIFIED LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT
                          UNDER THE FEDERAL TAX CODE.

We are pleased to issue this Long-Term Care Insurance Policy to You.  It was
issued in consideration of Your application and payment of the required premium.
We suggest You carefully read it.

                         GUARANTEED RENEWABLE FOR LIFE
                          PREMIUMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Your policy will remain in effect during Your lifetime as long as each premium
is paid on time. We cannot cancel or refuse to renew Your policy. We cannot
change Your policy without Your consent. However, We may change the premium
rates. Any change will apply to all policies in the same class as Yours in the
state where the policy was issued. We will notify You in writing 31 days before
Your premium changes. Coverage begins and ends at 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at
Your residence.

Your policy provides a refund of unearned premium when We are notified of Your
death. A refund of unearned premium will not be made for any other reason.

                             30-DAY REVIEW PERIOD

If You feel this policy does not meet Your insurance needs, return it to Us or
Your agent within 30 days after You have received it. We will return Your
premium and consider the policy never to have been issued.

                            CHECK YOUR APPLICATION

Caution: The issuance of this long-term care insurance policy is based upon Your
responses to the questions on Your application. A copy of Your application is
attached. If Your answers are incorrect or untrue, We have the right to deny
benefits or rescind Your policy. The best time to clear up any questions is now,
before a claim arises! If, for any reason, any of Your answers are incorrect,
contact Us at CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60685.

                                NOTICE TO BUYER

This policy may not cover all of the costs associated with long-term care
incurred by You during the period of coverage. You are advised to review
carefully all policy limitations.

SIGNED FOR THE CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY



                                             /s/ BETH M. LUDDEN
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             Senior Operations Officer

COUNTERSIGNED BY
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                LICENSED RESIDENT AGENT (WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW)

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                                POLICY SCHEDULE
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This policy schedule provides You with specific information about the product
You selected. It tells You which benefits You chose and how much they will
cost. General policy information is also provided.
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BENEFITS
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      Elimination Period per Lifetime............................     75    Days
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      Maximum Daily Home and Adult Day Care Benefit.............. $      50
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      Maximum Daily Facility Benefit............................. $     100
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      Maximum Lifetime Benefit................................... $ 146,000
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      Preferred Select Network...................................   VENCOR
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      Preferred Select Provider Discount.........................     15%
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      This Policy [Includes/Does Not Include] a Nonforfeiture Benefit
 
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
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Compound Automatic Increase Benefit Rider........................ Included
 
PREMIUM SUMMARY
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Total Annual Premium Before Discounts............................ $1,346.80
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Total Annual Premium Less Spouse and/or Group Discounts.......... $1,212.12
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Mode of Payment..................................................   Annual
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Renewal Premium Based on Mode of Payment......................... $1,212.12
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GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION
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Policy Number.................................................... 1234567
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Effective Date of Coverage....................................... July 1, 1997
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First Renewal Date............................................... July 1, 1998
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Name of Insured.................................................. John A. Doe
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                      GUIDE TO YOUR LONG-TERM CARE POLICY

The following is a Guide to Your Long-Term Care Policy. It tells You what is
included in Your policy and on what page(s) You can find it.

                                                                         Page(s)
                                                                         -------
 Guaranteed Renewable; Premiums Subject to Change........................     1
 30-Day Review Period....................................................     1
 Check Your Application..................................................     1
 Policy Schedule.........................................................     3
 SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS OF IMPORTANT TERMS...............................  7-12
 . Activities of Daily Living............................................    10
 . Adult Day Care........................................................     9
 . Alternate Care Facility...............................................   8-9
 . Caregiver Training....................................................    11
 . Chronically Ill.......................................................     9
 . Cognitive Impairment..................................................    10
 . Effective Date of Coverage............................................    12
 . Elimination Period....................................................    12
 . Home and Community Based Care.........................................     7
 . Home Convalescent Unit................................................     7
 . Home Health Care Agency...............................................     8
 . Informal Caregiver....................................................    11
 . Licensed Health Care Practitioner.....................................    10
 . Long-Term Care Facility...............................................    11
 . Maintenance or Personal Services......................................     9
 . Maximum Lifetime Benefit..............................................    12
 . Medical Help System...................................................    10
 . Medicare..............................................................    12
 . Plan of Care..........................................................    10
 . Pre-existing Condition................................................    11
 . Preferred Advantage Selected Provider.................................    12
 . Qualified Long-Term Care..............................................     7
 . Respite Care..........................................................    11
 . We, Our, Us...........................................................     7
 . You, Your, Yourself...................................................     7

 SECTION 2: BENEFITS..................................................... 13-16

 General Benefit Information.............................................    13

 . What is in the Policy Schedule........................................    13
 . Limitations or Conditions on Eligibility for Benefits.................    13
 . What Happens If You Terminate Your Policy.............................    13
 . Coverage for Alzheimer's Disease......................................    13
 . No Need for Hospitalization...........................................    13
 
 Home and Community-Based Care Benefits.................................. 14-15
 
 . What Is The Home and Community-Based Care Benefit and 
   How Does It Work......................................................    14

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 . Respite Care Benefit...................................................    14
 . Medical Help Benefit...................................................    15
 . Caregiver Training Benefit.............................................    15

Long-Term Care Facility Benefit..........................................    15

 . What is the Long-Term Care Facility Benefit and How Does it Work.......    15
 . Bed Reservation Benefit................................................    15

Preferred Select Provider Advantage...................................... 16-17

Waiver of Premium Benefit................................................    18

Alternate Plan of Care Benefit...........................................    18

SECTION 3: EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS....................................    19

 . When this Policy Will Not Provide Benefits.............................    19
 . Pre-existing Condition Limitation......................................    19

SECTION 4: CLAIMS........................................................ 20-21

 . Notifying Us of a Claim................................................    20
 . How to File a Claim....................................................    20
 . When to File a Claim...................................................    20
 . Care Management Services...............................................    20
 . When Your Claim is Paid................................................    20
 . How Claims are Paid....................................................    21
 . Our Rights to Obtain Information.......................................    21
 . Misstatement of Your Age...............................................    21
 . Limitations on Legal Actions...........................................    21

SECTION 5: PREMIUM PAYMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF YOUR POLICY.............. 22-24

 . Paying Premiums........................................................    22
 . What Happens When Premiums Are Not Paid................................    22
 . Unintentional Lapse Protection.........................................    22
 . What Happens To Your Premiums if You Die...............................    22
 . Putting the Policy Back in Force....................................... 22-23
 . Putting the Policy Back in Force After Nonpayment of Premium
    Due to Cognitive Impairment or Functional Incapacity................. 23-24

SECTION 6: THE CONTRACT.................................................. 24-25

 . What Makes Up the Contract.............................................    24
 . Importance of Information on the Application/Time Limit on 
    Certain Defenses..................................................... 24-25

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                   SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS OF IMPORTANT TERMS

This section provides the meaning of special terms used throughout this policy.
The first letter of each word or words in a phrase is capitalized to help You
easily recognize them wherever they appear in the policy.

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       THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS REFER TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CONTRACT

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WE, OUR, US                       The Continental Casualty Company, CNA
                                  Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685.

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YOU, YOUR, YOURSELF               The insured named in the Policy Schedule.

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       THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS RELATE TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS

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HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE     Qualified Long-Term Care which is provided:

                                  1. in a Home Convalescent Unit by a Home
                                     Health Care Agency; or

                                  2. in an Alternate Care Facility; or

                                  3. in an Adult Day Care facility.

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QUALIFIED LONG-TERM CARE          Necessary diagnostic, preventive, therapeu-
                                  tic,  curing,  treating,  mitigating, and
                                  rehabilitative services, and Maintenance or
                                  Personal Care Services, which:

                                  1. are required by a Chronically ill individu-
                                     al, and

                                  2. are provided pursuant to a Plan of Care
                                     prescribed by a Licensed Health Care 
                                     Practitioner.

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HOME CONVALESCENT UNIT            1.  Your home;
         
                                  2.  a private home;

                                  3.  a home for the retired or aged;

                                  4.  a place which provides residential care;
                                      or

                                  5.  a section of a nursing facility providing
                                      only residential care.

                                  It does not mean a hospital.

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HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY           An entity which provides home health care or
                                  hospice services and:

                                  1.  has an agreement as a provider of home
                                      health care services or hospice care
                                      under the Medicare program; or

                                  2.  is licensed or accredited by state law as
                                      a Home Health Care Agency or hospice, if
                                      such licensing or accreditation is
                                      required by the state in which the care is
                                      received.

                                  For purposes of this policy, a licensed
                                  therapist, a registered nurse, a licensed
                                  practical nurse, or a licensed vocational
                                  nurse operating within the scope of his or her
                                  license will be considered a Home Health Care
                                  Agency.

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ALTERNATE CARE FACILITY           A facility that is engaged primarily in
                                  providing ongoing care and related services to
                                  inpatients in one location and meets all of
                                  the following criteria:

                                  1.  provides 24 hour a day care and services
                                      sufficient to support needs resulting from
                                      inability to perform Activities of Daily
                                      Living or Cognitive Impairment; and

                                  2.  has a trained and ready to respond
                                      employee on duty at all times to provide
                                      that care; and

                                  3.  provides 3 meals a day and accommo-
                                      dates special dietary needs; and

                                  4.  is licensed or accredited by the
                                      appropriate agency to provide such care,
                                      if such licensing or accreditation is
                                      required by the state in which the care is
                                      received; and

                                  5.  has formal arrangements for the services
                                      of a physician or nurse to furnish medical
                                      care in case of emergency; and

                                  6.  has appropriate methods and procedures
                                      for handling and administering drugs and
                                      biologicals.

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These requirements are typically met by 
hospice care facilities or assisted living 
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                                  or part of a life-care community. They may
                                  also be met by some personal care and adult
                                  congregate care facilities. They are generally
                                  NOT met by individual residences or
                                  independent living units.

                                  An Alternate Care Facility does not mean a
                                  Long-Term Care Facility, hospital or
                                  clinic, boarding home, or a place which
                                  operates primarily for the treatment of
                                  alcoholics or drug addicts. However, care or
                                  services provided in these facilities may be
                                  covered subject to the conditions of the
                                  Alternate Plan of Care Benefit provision.

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ADULT DAY CARE                    A community-based group program that
                                  provides health, social, and related support
                                  services in a facility which is licensed or
                                  certified by the state as an Adult Day Care
                                  Center to impaired adults. It does not mean
                                  24-hour care.

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MAINTENANCE OR PERSONAL CARE      Any care the primary purpose of which is the
SERVICES                          provision of needed assistance with any of the
                                  disabilities as a result of which You are
                                  Chronically Ill (including the protection from
                                  threats to health and safety due to severe
                                  Cognitive Impairment).

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CHRONICALLY ILL                   Certified  by  a  Licensed  Health  Care
                                  Practitioner as:
                                  
                                  1.  being  unable  to  perform  (without
                                      substantial assistance from another
                                      individual) at least 2 Activities of Daily
                                      Living for a period of at least 90 days
                                      due to a loss of functional capacity, or

                                  2.  requiring substantial supervision to
                                      protect Yourself from threats to health
                                      and safety due to severe Cognitive
                                      Impairment.

                                  You will not be considered Chronically Ill for
                                  any period unless within the 12 months prior
                                  to such period a Licensed Health Care
                                  Practitioner has certified that You meet the
                                  above requirements.

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PLAN OF CARE                         A program of care and treatment:
                                 
                                     1. initiated by and approved in writing by
                                        a Licensed Health Care Practitioner
                                        before the start of such care and
                                        treatment; and

                                     2. confirmed in writing at least once every
                                        60 days.

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LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER    Any physician, registered professional
                                     nurse, or licensed social worker.

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ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING - (ADLS)  The Activities of Daily Living are:
                                 
                                     1. Eating. Feeding Yourself by getting food
                                        into Your body from a receptacle (such
                                        as a plate, cup or table) or by a
                                        feeding tube or intravenously.

                                     2. Dressing. Putting on and taking off all
                                        items of clothing and any necessary
                                        braces, fasteners, or artificial limbs.

                                     3. Bathing. Washing Yourself by sponge
                                        bath; or in either a tub or shower,
                                        including the task of getting in or out
                                        of the tub or shower.

                                     4. Toileting. Getting to and from the
                                        toilet, getting on and off the toilet,
                                        and performing associated personal
                                        hygiene.

                                     5. Transferring. Moving into or out of a
                                        bed, chair, or wheelchair.

                                     6. Continence. The ability to maintain
                                        control of bowel and bladder function;
                                        or, when unable to maintain control of
                                        bowel or bladder function, the ability
                                        to perform associated personal hygiene,
                                        including caring for a catheter or
                                        colostomy bag.

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COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT                 A deficiency in Your short- or long-term
                                     memory, orientation as to person, place and
                                     time, deductive or abstract reasoning, or
                                     judgment as it relates to safety  
                                     awareness.

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MEDICAL HELP SYSTEM                  A communication system, located in your
                                     home, used to summon medical attention in
                                     case of a medical emergency.

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INFORMAL CAREGIVER                   The person who has the primary
                                     responsibility of caring for You in Your
                                     Home Convalescent Unit. A person who is
                                     paid for caring for You cannot be an
                                     Informal Caregiver.

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CAREGIVER TRAINING                   Training provided by a Home Health Care
                                     Agency, Long-Term Care Facility, or
                                     hospital and received by the Informal
                                     Caregiver to care for You in Your
                                     residence.

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RESPITE CARE                         Qualified Long-Term Care, provided in the
                                     Home Convalescent Unit by a Home Health
                                     Care Agency, to temporarily relieve the
                                     Informal Caregiver.

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LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY              A place which:

                                     1.  is licensed by the state where it is
                                         located; and

                                     2.  provides nursing care on an inpatient
                                         basis under the supervision of a
                                         physician; and

                                     3.  has 24-hour-a-day nursing services
                                         provided by or under the supervision of
                                         a registered nurse (R.N.), licensed
                                         vocational nurse (L.V.N.), or licensed
                                         practical nurse (L.P.N.), and

                                     4.  keeps a daily medical record of each
                                         patient; and

                                     5.  may be either a freestanding facility
                                         or a distinct part of a facility such
                                         as a ward, wing, unit, or swing-bed of
                                         a hospital or other institution.

                                     A Long-Term Care Facility does not mean a
                                     hospital or clinic, boarding home, a place
                                     which operates primarily for the treatment
                                     of alcoholics or drug addicts, or a
                                     hospice. However, care or services provided
                                     in these facilities may be covered subject
                                     to the conditions of the Alternate Plan of
                                     Care Benefit provision.

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PRE-EXISTING CONDITION               A health condition for which You received
                                     medical advice or treatment within the 6


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EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE           The date when coverage starts under Your
                                     policy. It is shown on the Policy Schedule.

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ELIMINATION PERIOD                   The number of days in which covered
                                     Qualified Long-Term Care services are
                                     provided to You before this policy begins
                                     to pay benefits. It is shown on the Policy
                                     Schedule and can be satisfied by any
                                     combination of days of a Long-Term Care
                                     Facility stay or days of Home and 
                                     Community-Based Care. These days of care 
                                     or services need not be continuous but must
                                     be accumulated within a continuous period
                                     of 730 days. This Elimination Period has to
                                     be satisfied only once while Your policy is
                                     in effect. 

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MAXIMUM LIFETIME BENEFIT             The total amount We will pay in Your
                                     lifetime for all benefits provided by Your
                                     policy. Your Maximum Lifetime Benefit is
                                     shown on the Policy Schedule.

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PREFERRED SELECT PROVIDER            A Long-Term Care Facility, Alternate Care
                                     Facility, Home Health Care Agency, or Adult
                                     Day Care center contracting with the
                                     Preferred Select Network. The list of such
                                     providers available on Your Effective Date
                                     of Coverage is included with Your policy.
                                     We will provide You with the most current
                                     list of such providers at Your request. You
                                     are not required to use a Preferred Select
                                     Provider for benefits to be payable under
                                     this policy.

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PREFERRED SELECT NETWORK             An organization with which We have an
                                     agreement to provide the Preferred Select
                                     Provider Advantage as described in
                                     Section 2.

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MEDICARE                             The Health Insurance for the Aged Act,
                                     Title XVIII of the Social Security
                                     Amendments of 1965 as then constituted or
                                     later amended.

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                              SECTION 2: BENEFITS

This section provides the following information about Your policy:

1.     Your Benefits under this policy;
2.     The conditions under which You will receive benefits;
3.     How long You will receive benefits.

You can refer back to Section 1 for definitions of terms found below:

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                          GENERAL BENEFIT INFORMATION

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WHAT IS IN THE POLICY SCHEDULE       The Policy Schedule shows You the Maximum
                                     Daily Home and Adult Day Care Benefit, the
                                     Maximum Daily Facility Benefit, and the
                                     Maximum Lifetime Benefit. It also includes
                                     optional benefit information, if
                                     applicable, and premium and general policy
                                     information.

LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS ON         Except where otherwise stated, no benefits
ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS             under Your policy will be paid:

                                     (1) for  any  services You  receive  or
                                         expenses You incur unless:

                                        (a) such services are required because
                                            You are Chronically Ill; and

                                        (b) You satisfy the Elimination Period;
                                            and

                                     (2) in excess of the Maximum Lifetime
                                         Benefit

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU TERMINATE        If you terminate Your policy, it will not
YOUR POLICY                          affect any claim beginning before such
                                     termination. We will continue to provide
                                     benefits, subject to all of the provisions
                                     of Your policy, until You have not received
                                     Qualified Long-Term Care for at least 180
                                     consecutive days.

COVERAGE FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE     Your policy provides benefits, subject to
                                     all of its provisions, for nervous or
                                     mental disorders of organic origin,
                                     including Alzheimer's Disease or senile
                                     dementia, which are determined by clinical
                                     diagnosis or tests.

NO NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATION          You are not required to be hospitalized
                                     before receiving benefits under Your
                                     policy.

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                    HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE BENEFITS

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WHAT IS THE HOME AND COMMUNITY-      Each day You require Home and
BASED CARE BENEFIT AND HOW DOES      Community-Based Care, We will pay benefits
IT WORK                              as follows:

                                     A. For Qualified Long-Term Care received in
                                        a Home Convalescent Unit or Adult Day
                                        Care center, the lesser of:

                                     1. The Maximum Daily Home and Adult
                                        Day Care Benefit; or

                                     2. The total of:

                                        a. 100% of the expenses incurred for
                                           occupational, physical, respiratory,
                                           or speech therapy; or nursing care
                                           services provided by a registered
                                           nurse (R.N.) or a licensed practical
                                           or vocational nurse (L.P.N. or
                                           L.V.N.), and

                                        b. 80% of the expenses incurred for
                                           services provided by a medical social
                                           worker, home health aide, homemaker
                                           and similar services; and

                                        c. 80% of the expenses incurred for
                                           hospice care and Adult Day Care.

                                     B. For Qualified Long-Term Care received in
                                        an Alternate Care Facility, including
                                        room and board, the lesser of:

                                        1. The Maximum Daily Facility Benefit
                                           shown in the Schedule, or

                                        2. 80% of the expenses incurred for
                                           such care.

RESPITE CARE BENEFIT                 In addition to any benefits payable above,
                                     We will pay for up to 21 days of Respite
                                     Care per calendar year. For each day of
                                     Respite care, We will pay the lesser of:

                                     1. The Maximum Daily Home and Adult Day
                                        Care Benefit, or
   
                                     2. 80% of the expenses incurred for such
                                        care.

                                     No benefits will be paid before the
                                     Elimination Period is satisfied. Unused
                                     days cannot be carried over into the next
                                     calendar year.

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MEDICAL HELP BENEFIT                 We will pay the actual expense You incur
                                     each month, up to 25% of the Maximum Daily
                                     Home and Adult Day Care Benefit, for up to
                                     12 months in Your lifetime, for the rental
                                     or lease of a Medical Help System for Your
                                     home during a Plan of Care. We will only
                                     pay the Medical Help Benefit for a system
                                     installed in Your home while Your policy is
                                     in effect.

                                     We will not pay for any charges for normal
                                     telephone service while the system is
                                     installed or for a home security system.


CAREGIVER TRAINING BENEFIT           If You require Qualified Long-Term Care, We
                                     will pay the expenses incurred for
                                     Caregiver Training, not to exceed 5 times
                                     the Maximum Daily Home and Adult Day Care
                                     Benefit during any one Plan of Care. The
                                     Elimination Period does not apply to this
                                     benefit.

                                     If You require a stay in a Long-Term Care
                                     Facility or are hospitalized, the Caregiver
                                     Training Benefit will only be payable if
                                     the training will make it possible for You
                                     to return to or remain in a Home
                                     Convalescent Unit where You can be cared
                                     for by the Informal Caregiver.

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                        LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY BENEFIT

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WHAT IS THE LONG-TERM CARE           If You require Qualified Long-Term Care 
FACILITY BENEFIT AND HOW DOES IT     in a Long-Term Care Facility, for each 
WORK                                 day of Your stay We will pay the lesser of:

                                     1.  The Maximum Daily Facility Benefit, or
                                     
                                     2.  The charges made by the Long-Term Care
                                         Facility for Your Qualified Long-Term
                                         Care, including room and board.


BED RESERVATION BENEFIT              We will continue to pay the Long-Term Care
                                     Facility Benefit when You are charged for
                                     Your room in a Long-Term Care Facility
                                     while You are temporarily absent during the
                                     course of Your Long-Term Care Facility
                                     stay. This Bed Reservation Benefit will be
                                     limited to 21 days per calendar year.
                                     Unused days cannot be carried over into the
                                     next calendar year. Such days may be used
                                     to satisfy the Elimination Period.


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                      PREFERRED SELECT PROVIDER ADVANTAGE

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WHAT IS THE PREFERRED SELECT         We have entered into an agreement with a
PROVIDER ADVANTAGE AND HOW DOES      Preferred Select Network to help ensure 
IT WORK                              Your access to quality care at a 
                                     reasonable cost. It is solely at Your 
                                     option to elect to receive care
                                     from a Preferred Select Provider.

  PREFERRED SELECT PROVIDER          If You receive covered Qualified Long-Term
                    DISCOUNT         Care from a Preferred Select Provider, the
                                     charges for such care will be reduced by
                                     the Preferred Select Provider Discount
                                     shown on the Policy Schedule.

   PREFERRED ACCESS TO CARE          If You require covered Qualified Long Term
                                     Care, the Preferred Select Network shall
                                     guarantee that You will receive priority
                                     for access to such care from a Preferred
                                     Select Provider.

                                     1.  You will receive access to such care
                                         from Your Location of Choice, as
                                         defined below, on a timely and priority
                                         basis as soon as a facility bed or a
                                         service is available.

                                     2.  Because availability of care may vary
                                         by location, in the event such care is
                                         not available within 60 days of Your
                                         request at Your Location of Choice, the
                                         Preferred Select Network will identify
                                         and provide access to:

                                         a. A Preferred Select Provider within
                                            50 miles of Your Location of Choice;
                                            or

                                         b. if no such care is available from a
                                            Preferred Select Provider within 50
                                            miles of Your Location of Choice, a
                                            Preferred Select Provider as close
                                            to your Location of Choice as
                                            possible.

                                     3.  In addition, in states designated as
                                         "Special Access States" in the then
                                         current list of Preferred Select
                                         Providers, if access to a Preferred
                                         Select Provider Long-Term Care Facility
                                         within 50 miles of Your Location of
                                         Choice is not possible within 60 days:


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                                         a. The Preferred Select Network will
                                            identify a Long-Term Care Facility,
                                            located within 50 miles of Your
                                            Location of Choice or as close as
                                            possible, that is qualified to
                                            provide covered care and is not a
                                            member of the Preferred Select
                                            Network; and

                                         b. If You receive care from such Long-
                                            Term Care Facility, the Preferred
                                            Select Network will provide
                                            reimbursement such that Your out-of-
                                            pocket cost for such care will be
                                            the same as if the provider had been
                                            a Preferred Select Provider. Any
                                            additional payments will not count
                                            against Your Maximum Lifetime
                                            Benefit.

    YOUR LOCATION OF CHOICE          The site of a Preferred Select Provider
                                     selected by You from the current list of
                                     those contracted with the Preferred Select
                                     Network.



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                           WAIVER OF PREMIUM BENEFIT

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WHAT IS THE WAIVER OF PREMIUM        After a Long-Term Care Facility or 
BENEFIT AND HOW DOES IT WORK         Alternate Care Facility stay of 90 
                                     consecutive days (including the days used
                                     to satisfy the Elimination Period), You do
                                     not have to pay any future premiums that
                                     become due during any further stay under a
                                     Plan of Care. Premiums that become due will
                                     be waived until you leave the Long-Term
                                     Care Facility or Alternate Care Facility or
                                     until benefits are no longer payable for
                                     such stay, whichever occurs first. After
                                     that, if the Maximum Lifetime Benefit has
                                     not been paid, You must pay the premiums
                                     when due.


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                        ALTERNATE PLAN OF CARE BENEFIT

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WHAT IS THE ALTERNATE PLAN OF        If You would otherwise require a Long-Term
CARE BENEFIT AND HOW DOES IT WORK    Care Facility stay, We may' pay for 
                                     alternate services, devices or types of
                                     care under a written Alternate Plan of
                                     Care, if such plan is medically acceptable.
                                     This Alternate Plan of Care:

                                     1.  must be mutually agreed to by You,
                                         Your physician, and Us; and

                                     2.  will be developed by or with Licensed
                                         Health Care Professionals.

                                     This plan may specify special treatments or
                                     different sites or levels of care. Some of
                                     the services You may receive may differ
                                     from those otherwise covered by Your
                                     policy. In this case, benefits will be paid
                                     at the levels specified and agreed to in
                                     the Alternate Plan of Care. We are not
                                     obligated to provide benefits for services
                                     received prior to such agreement.

                                     Agreement to participate in an Alternate
                                     Plan of Care will not waive any of Your or
                                     Our rights under the policy. Any benefits
                                     payable under this provision will count
                                     against the Maximum Lifetime Benefit.

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                     SECTION 3: EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This section tells You under what circumstances benefits are not payable even if
You would otherwise qualify for benefits under another section of this policy.

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WHEN THIS POLICY WILL NOT PROVIDE    This policy will not pay benefits for any
BENEFITS                             care or services which are:
                                     
                                     1. provided without charge in the absence
                                        of insurance; or
                                     2. due to a condition for which You can
                                        receive  benefits  under  Workers'
                                        Compensation  or  the  Occupational
                                        Disease Act or Law; or
                                     3. due to mental, psychoneurotic, or
                                        personality disorders without evidence
                                        of organic disease (Alzheimer's Disease
                                        and senile dementia are not excluded
                                        from coverage); or
                                     4. the result of war or any act of war; or
                                     5. a. reimbursable under title XVIII of the
                                           Social Security Act (Medicare) or
                                           would be so reimbursable but for the
                                           application of a deductible or
                                           coinsurance amount; or
                                        b. reimbursable under any other federal,
                                           or state health care plan or law,
                                           except Medicaid.

                                     We will reduce Our benefits payable by the
                                     dollar amount paid from the government
                                     health care plan or law to the extent that
                                     the combination of Our coverage and
                                     governmental coverage exceeds 100% of the
                                     actual charge for the covered services.

PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION    We will not pay for a loss due to a 
                                     Pre-existing Condition which You did not
                                     disclose in the application unless the loss
                                     begins more than 6 months after the
                                     Effective Date of Coverage. However,
                                     providing incorrect information may cause
                                     Your policy to be voided.

                                     If this policy replaces another long-term
                                     care insurance policy, the 6-month time
                                     period above is waived to the extent it was
                                     satisfied under the replaced policy.


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Losses due to Pre-existing Conditions shown on the application are covered 
 immediately.

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                               SECTION 4: CLAIMS

This section tells You:

     1.  How to notify Us of a claim;
     2.  How to file a claim;
     3.  When to file a claim;
     4.  When and how claims are paid;
     5.  Our rights in investigating a claim;
     6.  What happens to a claim if Your age is stated incorrectly on the
         application; and
     7.  Your legal rights regarding claims.

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NOTIFYING US OF A CLAIM              You must notify Us in writing of a claim
                                     within 60 days after a covered loss begins,
                                     or as soon as reasonably possible. 

                                     The notice must identify You and be sent to
                                     Us at Our Home Office, CNA Plaza, Chicago,
                                     Illinois 60685 or Your agent.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM                  We will send You a claim form within 15
                                     days after We receive notice of Your claim.
                                     If We do not, You can meet the
                                     requirements of providing Us with a written
                                     proof of loss by sending Us a written
                                     statement describing the type and nature of
                                     Your loss.

WHEN TO FILE A CLAIM                 You must send Us written proof of loss
                                     within 90 days after the end of the period
                                     for which You are claiming benefits. 

                                     If this is not possible, Your claim will
                                     not be affected. However, unless You are
                                     legally incapable, You must notify Us
                                     within one year from the time proof is
                                     otherwise required.

CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES             During Your claim, We can, with Your
                                     agreement, provide You with access to care
                                     management professionals who can work with
                                     You, Your family, and Your doctor to
                                     determine and monitor the appropriate plan
                                     of care, including assessments of Your
                                     situations and investigation of available
                                     care resources. This service will be
                                     provided with no cost to You and will not
                                     count against your benefit limits.

WHEN YOUR CLAIM IS PAID              We will pay Your claim immediately after We
                                     receive due written proof of loss. 

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HOW CLAIMS ARE PAID                  If You receive covered care that qualifies
                                     for the Preferred Select Provider Discount,
                                     We will pay the amounts payable under this
                                     policy for such care directly to the
                                     provider. 

                                     For all other covered care, We will pay
                                     benefits to You, or Your estate, unless You
                                     have requested in writing that payment be
                                     made otherwise.

                                     If benefits are payable to Your estate, We
                                     may pay up to $1,000 to any relative of
                                     Yours We feel is entitled to the benefits.
                                     Any payments made in good faith will
                                     discharge Us to the extent of the payment.

OUR RIGHTS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION     At Our expense, We have the right to have a
                                     physician or, other qualified medical
                                     personnel examine You or obtain an
                                     assessment of Your impairment as often as
                                     reasonably necessary while You are
                                     receiving benefits.

MISSTATEMENT OF YOUR AGE             If Your age has been misstated on the
                                     application, Your policy benefits will be
                                     based on the amount Your premium would
                                     have purchased at Your correct age. if We
                                     would not have issued a policy, We will
                                     refund the premium You paid.

CLAIMS APPEAL                        If Your claim is denied, You may request
                                     reconsideration in writing. We will respond
                                     to the request within 30 days.

LIMITATIONS ON LEGAL ACTIONS         You cannot sue or bring legal action
                                     against Us:

                                     1.  before 60 days after We receive
                                         written proof of loss; or

                                     2.  more than three years after written
                                         proof of loss is required.


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          SECTION 5: PREMIUM PAYMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF YOUR POLICY

This section tells you:

1.  When Your premium should be PAID;
2.  What happens if Your premium is not paid within a certain time period;
3.  What happens to Your premium at Your death; and
4.  How to reinstate Your policy if it is terminated.

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PAYING PREMIUMS                      Premiums are to be paid with United States
                                     currency. They are due at the beginning of
                                     each policy term. Payment may be made to Us
                                     at Our Home Office at CNA Plaza, Chicago,
                                     Illinois 60685, or to Your agent. You can
                                     change the policy term if You notify Us in
                                     writing.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PREMIUMS ARE       Except as provided under the Unintentional
NOT PAID                             Lapse Protection below, You are allowed a
                                     31-day grace period for late payment of
                                     each premium due after the first premium.
                                     Your policy will remain in force during
                                     this period.

                                     If You do not pay Your premium by the end
                                     of the grace period, the policy will
                                     terminate.

UNINTENTIONAL LAPSE PROTECTION       You have the right to designate an
                                     individual in addition to Yourself to
                                     receive notification when Your policy will
                                     terminate because of non-payment of
                                     premium. 

                                     We will give the person You designate
                                     notification of the impending termination
                                     at least 30 days before the date such
                                     termination will occur The notice will be
                                     given to the designated person no earlier
                                     than 30 days after the premium due date.

                                     On every renewal of Your policy, You will
                                     be given the right to change the designated
                                     person.

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PREMIUMS IF     When We are notified of Your death, We will
YOU DIE                              make a refund of any unearned premium paid
                                     for the period beyond Your death.

PUTTING THE POLICY BACK IN FORCE     If Your policy is terminated, a subsequent
                                     acceptance of premium by Us or by Our agent
                                     without  requiring  an  application  for
                                     reinstatement will reinstate Your policy

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                                     If We do require an application for
                                     reinstatement and accept Your premium, We
                                     may issue a conditional premium receipt. If
                                     We approve Your application, Your policy
                                     will be reinstated as of the date of Our
                                     approval. If We do not approve Your
                                     application, We will notify You in writing
                                     within 45 days after the date of Your
                                     application.

                                     If We do not notify You within 45 days, the
                                     policy will be reinstated on the 45th day
                                     after the date of the conditional premium
                                     receipt.

                                     The reinstated policy will cover only
                                     losses due to conditions that begin after
                                     the date of reinstatement. In all other
                                     aspects, Your rights and Ours will be the
                                     same as before the policy terminated,
                                     unless there are new provisions added due
                                     to the reinstatement. The premium We accept
                                     for reinstatement may be used for the
                                     period for which premiums had not been
                                     paid. We can apply the premium back for as
                                     many as 60 days before the date of
                                     reinstatement.

PUTTING THE POLICY BACK IN FORCE     Also, within 6 months following 
AFTER NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUM DUE      termination of Your policy for non-payment
TO COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT OR           of premiums, You, or any person authorized 
FUNCTIONAL INCAPACITY                to act on Your behalf, may request
                                     reinstatement of Your policy on the basis
                                     that You suffered from Cognitive Impairment
                                     or functional incapacity, or if You would
                                     otherwise qualify for benefits under the
                                     policy, at the time of policy termination.

                                     We will require evidence of clinical
                                     diagnosis or tests demonstrating that You
                                     suffered from Cognitive Impairment or
                                     functional incapacity at the time of policy
                                     termination. If such demonstration
                                     substantiates, to our satisfaction, the
                                     existence of Cognitive Impairment or
                                     functional incapacity at the time of policy
                                     termination, We will reinstate Your policy.
                                     The clinical diagnosis and tests will be at
                                     Your expense. Functional incapacity means
                                     the Inability to Perform at least Two
                                     Activities of Daily Living.

                                     If We reinstate Your policy after
                                     nonpayment of premium due to Cognitive
                                     Impairment, or functional incapacity:

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1. This reinstatement shall not require any    evidence of insurability.

                                     2.  The reinstated policy shall cover loss
                                         occurring from the date of policy
                                         cancellation. There shall be no gaps in
                                         coverage. Coverage will be at the level
                                         provided prior to reinstatement.

                                     3.  Premium shall be paid from the date of
                                         the last premium payment at the rate
                                         which would have been in effect had the
                                         policy remained in force. Payment must
                                         be made within 15 days following Our
                                         request.

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                            SECTION 6: THE CONTRACT

This section tells You:

1.      What makes up the contract;
2.      Situations where time limits apply to claims

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WHAT MAKES UP THE CONTRACT           This policy is a legal, binding contract
                                     between You and Us. The contract is made
                                     up of:

                                     1.  the policy;

                                     2.  the application; and

                                     3.  any attached papers.

                                     No one can change any part of this policy
                                     or waive any of its provisions unless the
                                     change is approved in writing on the policy
                                     by one of Our officers.

IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION ON THE     We issued this policy based on information
APPLICATION/TIME LIMIT ON CERTAIN    You provided.  Any incorrect or omitted
DEFENSES                             information known to You at the time of
                                     application may cause Your policy to be
                                     voided or a claim to be denied.

                                     If Your policy has been in force for less
                                     than six (6) months, We may rescind it or
                                     deny any otherwise valid claim upon a
                                     showing of misrepresentation that is
                                     material to the acceptance of coverage.

                                     If Your policy has been in force for at
                                     least six (6) months but less than two (2)
                                     years, We may rescind it or deny any
                                     otherwise valid claim upon a showing of
                                     misrepresentation that is both material to
                                     the acceptance of

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                                     coverage and which pertains to the
                                     conditions for which benefits are sought.
                                     
                                     After Your policy has been in force for 2
                                     years, only fraudulent misstatements in the
                                     application can be used to void the policy
                                     or deny a claim for loss incurred after the
                                     2-year period.

                                     If We have paid benefits under this policy,
                                     such benefit payments may not be recovered
                                     by Us in the event that Your policy is
                                     rescinded.


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                                                                     EXHIBIT "B"
                                                                     -----------
                           INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM CARE
                       QUOTA SHARE COINSURANCE AGREEMENT
                                    BETWEEN

                          CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
                      AN ILLINOIS STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY
               WITH ITS HOME OFFICE LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
                                      AND
                      VALLEY FORGE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
                    AN ILLINOIS STOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
               WITH ITS HOME OFFICE LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
          (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE CEDING COMPANY)
                                      AND

                            VENCOR INSURANCE COMPANY
                          AN INDIANA INSURANCE COMPANY
                   (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE REINSURER)


                                  WITNESSETH:

     WHEREAS, Vencor, Inc., a Kentucky corporation ("Vencor") and CNA have
executed, prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, a
Strategic Alliance Agreement which defines the relationship between CNA, Vencor,
and the REINSURER; and

     WHEREAS, the CEDING COMPANY shall issue as of the effective date of this
Agreement and in the future certain individual long term care insurance policies
which it wishes to reinsure with the REINSURER; and

     WHEREAS, the CEDING COMPANY wishes to obligate itself to cede to the
REINSURER a portion of its liability with respect to the Vencor Gold policies;
and

     WHEREAS, the REINSURER wishes to obligate itself to assume such portion of
the CEDING COMPANY's liability with respect to the Vencor Gold policies.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and the covenants
hereinafter set forth, the parties, the CEDING COMPANY and the REINSURER, hereby
agree as follows:

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I.   PRECEDENCE OF PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS

     A.   To the extent that this Agreement contains a provision or provisions
          in conflict with the Strategic Alliance Agreement, the provisions of
          this Agreement shall govern.

     B.   Any term defined in the Strategic Alliance Agreement which is not
          defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed by the
          Strategic Alliance Agreement unless the term is explicitly redefined
          or the context clearly requires another definition.

     C.   "Affiliate" of any particular person or entity means any other person
          or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with such
          particular person or entity.

     D.   "Agreement" means this Individual Long Term Care Quota Share
          Coinsurance Agreement, including all Exhibits which are hereby
          incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement, as originally
          executed and as may be amended from time to time.

     E.   "Preferred Access Agreement" means the agreement entered into by a
          wholly owned Vencor subsidiary, Vencor Provider Network, Inc. ("VPN"),
          and CNA for VPN to arrange for the provision of Covered Services by
          Preferred Advantage Selected Providers to Members.

     F.   "Strategic Alliance Agreement" means the agreement entered into by
          Vencor Inc. ("Vencor"), and CNA which describes and defines the
          relationship between CNA, Vencor, VIC, and VPN.

     G.   "Subsidiary" means any corporation of which the securities or the
          majority of the ordinary voting power in electing the board of
          directors are, at the time as of which any determination is being
          made, owned by the CEDING COMPANY or REINSURER either directly or
          through one or more subsidiaries.

II.  CESSIONS; SAMPLE COPIES.

     A.   The CEDING COMPANY agrees to cede and REINSURER agrees to assume a
          portion of the liability under the Vencor Gold policies.

     B.   The effective date of this Agreement is 12:01 A.M. Central Standard
          Time, _________.

     C.   This Agreement shall remain continuously in force until terminated in
          accordance with the respective provisions of this Agreement.

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     D.   The CEDING COMPANY hereby represents and warrants that the Vencor Gold
          policies issued to Members shall conform with the sample insurance
          policies attached to this Agreement as Appendix "A".

III. CEDING COMPANY'S LIABILITY.

     A.   REINSURANCE PREMIUM.  The CEDING COMPANY is liable for payment of the
          Reinsurance Premium (defined below) to the REINSURER within thirty
          (30) days following the end of each calendar month.

     B.   RECOVERY.  The CEDING COMPANY shall credit the REINSURER with fifty
          percent (50%) of any amounts received by the CEDING COMPANY as
          recovery. Expenses directly related to recovery may be netted out
          before the recovery is distributed or credited; provided, however,
          that consent of the REINSURER shall be required prior to expenditure
          of recovery expense in excess of fifty percent (50%) of any loss.

     C.   DEFENSE OF CLAIMS.  The CEDING COMPANY is responsible for the defense
          of claims and shall have the right to select attorneys of its choosing
          in defending claims. The REINSURER may, at its own expense,
          participate in an advisory capacity in the defense of any claim.

IV.  REINSURER'S LIABILITY.

     A.   REINSURER'S LIABILITY.  The "REINSURER's Liability" shall be to the
          CEDING COMPANY for fifty percent (50%) of the sum of:

          1.   Benefits as that term is defined herein; and

          2.   the CEDING COMPANY "Expense Allowance" as stated in Appendix "C"
               which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

          3.   the CEDING COMPANY "Sales Commission Allowance" as  set out in
               Appendix "C".

     B.   CHANGES IN THE LAW.  It is the intention of the parties to this
          Agreement that any expenses or costs associated with changes in state
          law or regulations affecting the Vencor Gold policies, including
          premium taxes, which are not specifically enumerated or allocated in
          this Agreement shall be shared by the parties as follows:  by the
          CEDING COMPANY in the amount of fifty percent (50%) and by the
          REINSURER in the amount of the fifty percent (50%).

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     C.   BENEFITS.

          1.   "Benefits" shall mean amounts attributable to claims incurred on
               Policies issued while this Agreement is in force.

          2.   Benefits shall equal the sum of the following:

               a)   amounts which the CEDING COMPANY actually pays in accordance
                    with the terms of a Vencor Gold policy or as a result of
                    settlement of a claim; and

               b)   legal fees incurred in establishing liability for any
                    particular benefit, whether in the claims adjudication
                    process or because of questions raised or litigation brought
                    by a party seeking benefits under the Vencor Gold policies;
                    and

               c)   interest paid pursuant to law or awarded by a court or paid
                    as part of a settlement made in connection with a dispute in
                    a) above; and

               d)   damages paid in accordance with state law, so long as such
                    damages are required to be paid only as a result of claims
                    denial and not for wrongdoing, i.e., if state law requires
                    the insurer to pay the claim and all attorneys fees upon
                    adjudication of the good faith denial of a claim; and

               e)   special investigative fees, whether for fraud or any other
                    special investigation.

     D.   EXTRA-CONTRACTUAL DAMAGES.  In the event of extra-contractual damages
          assessed against the CEDING COMPANY as a result of the contest of any
          claim, the REINSURER shall pay fifty percent (50%) of such damages
          provided that the REINSURER had or should have had actual knowledge of
          the CEDING COMPANY' s denial and concurred in writing with the CEDING
          COMPANY's denial.

V.   REINSURANCE PREMIUM.

     A.   The Reinsurance Premium shall be equal to fifty percent (50%) of the
          gross paid premium received for the sale of the Vencor Gold policies,
          including first year and renewal premiums. For purposes of this
          Agreement and any exhibits attached hereto, "gross paid premium" shall
          mean the premiums paid on Vencor Gold policies issued by the CEDING
          COMPANY. Within 30 days following the end of each calendar month, the
          CEDING COMPANY shall pay the 

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          REINSURER the Reinsurance Premium and the REINSURER shall pay the
          CEDING COMPANY the REINSURER's Liability.

     B.   Except as provided by a final arbitration order, the CEDING COMPANY
          shall be liable for the payment of Reinsurance Premium due to the
          REINSURER up to and including the effective date of termination. The
          REINSURER shall waive its right to terminate for nonpayment of
          Reinsurance Premium upon acceptance of the past due Reinsurance
          Premium. Failure by the REINSURER to exercise its right under this
          subsection will not waive the REINSURER's right to terminate the
          Agreement at a later date for a subsequent nonpayment of Reinsurance
          Premium.

VI.  RESERVES AND PERIODIC REPORTS.

     A.   The REINSURER will establish reserves on a basis that is acceptable to
          the CEDING COMPANY and which complies with every applicable state law
          defining circumstances under which a ceding insurer may take credit
          for reinsurance.

     B.   The REINSURER will not be required to sign any statement attesting to
          the value of reserves that should be held by the CEDING COMPANY for
          either statutory, tax, or GAAP reporting purposes.

     C.   The CEDING COMPANY will provide the REINSURER with monthly reports of
          premiums, medical losses, claims expenses, and significant claims and
          reserves therefor, pursuant to Appendix  "???", attached hereto and by
          this reference made a part hereof.

VII. AUDIT.

     A.   VIC shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
          records of CNA and its assignees which pertain to this Agreement, at
          any time during reasonable business hours, and they may make copies or
          extracts of any records pertaining thereto. CNA shall notify VIC of
          any audit or pending audit of CNA by any person or entity other than
          either of the parties or any of their agents.

     B.   CNA shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
          records of VIC and its assignees which pertain to this Agreement, at
          any time during reasonable business hours, and they may make copies or
          extracts of any records pertaining thereto. VIC shall notify CNA of
          any audit or pending audit of VIC by any person or entity other than
          either of the parties or any of their agents.

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VIII. TAXES.  The CEDING COMPANY and the REINSURER hereby enter into an election
      under Internal Revenue Code Regulations section 1.848-2(g) (8) whereby:

      A.   For each taxable year under this Agreement, the party with the net
           positive consideration, as defined in the regulations promulgated
           under Internal Revenue Code Section 848, will capitalize specified
           policy acquisition expenses with respect to this Agreement without
           regard to general deductions limitation of Section 848 (c) (1);

      B.   The CEDING COMPANY and the REINSURER agree to exchange information
           pertaining to the net consideration under this Agreement each year to
           ensure consistency or as otherwise required by the Internal Revenue
           Service;

      C.   The CEDING COMPANY will submit to the REINSURER by May 1 of each year
           its calculation of the net consideration for the preceding calendar
           year. This schedule of calculations will be accompanied by a
           statement signed by an officer of the CEDING COMPANY stating that the
           CEDING COMPANY will report such net consideration in its tax return
           for the preceding calendar year;

      D.   The REINSURER may contest such calculation by providing an
           alternative calculation to the CEDING COMPANY in writing within
           thirty (30) days of the REINSURER's receipt of the CEDING COMPANY's
           calculation. If the REINSURER does not so notify the CEDING COMPANY,
           the REINSURER will report the net consideration as determined by the
           CEDING COMPANY in the REINSURER's tax return for the previous
           calendar year;
 
      E.   If the REINSURER contests the CEDING COMPANY's calculation of the net
           consideration, the parties will act in good faith to reach an
           agreement as to the correct amount within thirty (30) days of the
           date the REINSURER submits its alternative calculation. If the CEDING
           COMPANY and the REINSURER reach agreement on the net amount of
           consideration, each party shall report such amount in their
           respective tax returns for the previous calendar year;
  
      F.   The CEDING COMPANY and the REINSURER each represents and warrants
           that it is subject to taxation by the United States under either
           Subchapter L of Chapter 1, or Subpart F of Subchapter N of Chapter 1
           of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

IX.   INSOLVENCY.

      A.   INSOLVENCY OF THE CEDING COMPANY.


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          1.   In the event of the insolvency of the CEDING COMPANY, this
               Agreement shall be automatically terminated as of the date of
               insolvency.  In such event, the reinsurance hereunder shall be
               payable by the REINSURER, without diminution, because of the
               insolvency of the CEDING COMPANY, on the basis of this Agreement
               and the CEDING COMPANY's liabilities which were incurred prior to
               termination. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver
               or statutory successor of the insolvent CEDING COMPANY shall give
               written notice to the REINSURER of the tendency of a claim
               against the insolvent CEDING COMPANY on the Vencor Gold policies
               reinsured hereunder within a reasonable time after such claim is
               filed in the insolvency proceedings and that during the pendency
               of such claim the REINSURER may investigate such claim and
               interpose, at its own expense, in the proceedings where such
               claim is to be adjudicated, any defense or defenses which it may
               deem available to the CEDING COMPANY or its liquidator, receiver
               or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the
               REINSURER shall be chargeable, subject to court approval, against
               the insolvent CEDING COMPANY as part of the expense of
               liquidation to the extent of a proportionate share of the benefit
               which may accrue to the CEDING COMPANY solely as a result of the
               defense undertaken by the REINSURER.

          2.   Notwithstanding anything in the provisions of this Section  to
               the contrary, the liability of the REINSURER shall not increase
               because of the insolvency of the CEDING COMPANY.

     B.   INSOLVENCY OF THE REINSURER.  In the event the REINSURER shall become
          insolvent, this Agreement shall automatically be terminated, as of the
          date of insolvency.

X.   ARBITRATION.

     A.   RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES BY ARBITRATION.  The parties agree that all
          controversies or disputes arising out of, in connection with, or which
          relate to this Agreement or performance under this Agreement, which
          cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, shall be submitted to
          arbitration for resolution, as herein provided.

     B.   SELECTION OF ARBITRATORS.

          1.   Arbitration shall be by a panel of three neutral arbitrators,
               each of which shall be an active or former officer of an
               insurance company which, at the time of the demand for

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               arbitration, issues or has recently issued policies of insurance
               of the type covered by this Agreement. In addition, each
               arbitrator shall meet the requirements of, and shall agree to act
               in accordance with, the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in
               Commercial Disputes sponsored by the American Bar Association and
               the American Arbitration Association, except to the extent that
               conduct prohibited by such Code is specifically permitted by the
               terms of this Agreement.

          2.   Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a demand for
               arbitration, each party shall designate its arbitrator. The
               designation shall contain information sufficient to allow the
               other party to judge the qualifications of the person designated
               as arbitrator. Thereafter, each party shall have fifteen (15)
               days within which to accept the arbitrator designated by the
               other party or to challenge the qualifications of the arbitrator
               so designated.

          3.   The arbitrators so designated and accepted shall, within thirty
               (30) days after acceptance, select the third arbitrator.
               Arbitrators may consult with the party nominating them as to
               acceptability of persons under consideration for appointment by
               them as third arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been
               selected within that time, each arbitrator shall, within fifteen
               (15) days, nominate three qualified individuals to serve as the
               third arbitrator. The American Arbitration Association shall
               appoint a third arbitrator from the persons nominated who meet
               the qualifications described in this Agreement.

     C.   ARBITRATION PROCEDURE.

          1.   Arbitration shall begin upon the filing by one of the parties of
               a written demand for arbitration. Such demand shall contain a
               statement setting forth the nature of the dispute, the amount
               involved, if any, and the remedy sought. Such demand shall be
               served upon the other party by certified mail, return receipt
               requested.

          2.   Within sixty (60) days after the arbitration panel has been
               finalized, the parties shall submit their dispute or controversy
               to the panel of arbitrators for decision. The site for the
               arbitration hearing shall be Chicago, Illinois, or as mutually
               agreed by the parties. The rules for the gathering of evidence,
               taking of discovery or depositions, if any, and the conduct of
               the hearing shall be such rules as are included in the Commercial
               Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association as of

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               the date the arbitration panel was finalized, to the extent not
               inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. The parties may
               agree to use modified rules to expedite the arbitration process.
               The formal rules of evidence need not apply, in the arbitrators'
               discretion, to the hearing.

          3.   All arbitrators shall participate in the deliberations and a
               decision on any matter shall be by a majority of the arbitrators.

          4.   The final decision of the arbitration panel shall be submitted in
               writing, in such form as the arbitrators determine, within thirty
               (30) days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing.  The
               decision of the arbitrators shall be final, except that an appeal
               may be taken only for one or more of the reasons assigned for
               vacating an award by the Uniform Arbitration Act as enacted by
               the State of ______, which law shall apply and govern the
               arbitration process contemplated hereunder, to the extent not
               inconsistent with this Agreement.

     D.   COSTS OF ARBITRATION PROCEEDING.  Each party shall bear the cost of
          its own arbitrator.  The costs of the arbitration proceeding,
          including the fees of the third arbitrator, shall be borne equally by
          the parties, unless the arbitration panel orders otherwise. The panel,
          in its discretion, may also allocate and award other reasonable out-
          of-pocket costs of the parties, including reasonable attorney's fees,
          as it deems fair and equitable under the circumstances.

     E.   CONFIDENTIALITY.  The parties agree, and the appointed arbitrators
          shall agree as part of their acceptance of nomination, to keep
          confidential and not disclose to persons not connected with the
          arbitration the details of the arbitration proceeding and all
          information received by them in connection therewith, except as may be
          required by process of law.

XI.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

     A.   During the course of performance under this Agreement, the REINSURER
          will obtain or have access to certain proprietary information of the
          CEDING COMPANY or its affiliates or subsidiaries including, without
          limitation, names of contract owners, insureds, beneficiaries, the
          identity and production of the CEDING COMPANY's producers,
          compensation levels, the identity and types of insurance purchased,
          the CEDING COMPANY's distribution network (the "CEDING COMPANY
          Confidential Information"). The CEDING COMPANY Confidential
          Information shall also include rate manuals, experience reports, and
          underwriting standards to the extent such 

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          information applies specifically to the CEDING COMPANY's Policyholders
          and Vencor Gold policies. Each party acknowledges that all such
          material is offered on a confidential basis, for the sole purpose of
          enhancing this Agreement. Further each party agrees that the original
          owner of these materials is deemed to be the sole owner of these
          materials. The REINSURER will only disclose the CEDING COMPANY
          Confidential Information to those persons who require such information
          for the purpose of this Agreement and who have been advised and agree
          to be bound by the terms of this paragraph.

     B.   During the course of performance under this Agreement, the CEDING
          COMPANY will obtain or have access to certain proprietary information
          of the REINSURER or its affiliates or subsidiaries including, without
          limitation, rate manuals, experience reports, and underwriting
          standards to the extent such information applies specifically to
          Vencor Gold policies(the "REINSURER Confidential Information"). Each
          party acknowledges that all such material is offered on a confidential
          basis, for the sole purpose of enhancing this Agreement. Further each
          party agrees that the original owner of these materials is deemed to
          be the sole owner of these materials. The CEDING COMPANY will only
          disclose the REINSURER Confidential Information to those persons who
          require such information for the purpose of this Agreement and who
          have been advised and agree to be bound by the terms of this
          paragraph.

     C.   Each party further warrants, represents, undertakes and agrees, for
          itself, its agents, employees and representatives:

          1.   to keep the other party's Confidential Information confidential
               to the extent it is not already available publicly; and

          2.   to use the other party's Confidential Information only as is
               necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of this
               Agreement; and

          3.   not to disclose the other party's Confidential Information to any
               third party without the prior written consent of the party who
               has claim to the Confidential Information under the terms of this
               Agreement. Provided, however, that such disclosure is permitted
               if it is made in accordance with every other provision of this
               Section  and it is made to a direct agent or a direct
               retrocessionairre of the party making the disclosure. Provided,
               further that such disclosure may be permitted if required by
               applicable law or governmental regulations or by 

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               order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case prior
               to making such disclosure written notice must be given to the
               party with legal right of ownership under this Agreement.
               Provided, further that such notice shall describe in reasonable
               detail the proposed content of such disclosure and shall permit
               the non-disclosing party to review and comment upon the form and
               substance of such disclosure.

XII. TERMINATION.

     A.   AUTOMATIC TERMINATION.  This Agreement shall terminate for new
          business automatically if the REINSURER becomes insolvent under
          Section IX.

     B.   TERMINATION BY NOTICE.  Either party may terminate this Agreement  for
          new business without cause by either party giving to the other written
          notice to that effect no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior
          to the termination date; provided, however, that no such notice shall
          be effective until this Agreement shall have been in effect for ten
          years.. The parties agree that a reasonable gradual reduction in the
          CEDING COMPANY's marketing of new Vencor Gold policies may occur
          during the one hundred eighty (180) days immediately preceding the
          termination date of this Agreement, and that such a reduction would
          not be a violation of this provision.

     C.   TERMINATION FOR CAUSE.

          1.   This Agreement may also be terminated for new business by thirty
               (30) days' written notice to the other party of breach of any of
               the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided such breach
               has not been cured within such thirty (30) day notice period (or
               in the case of a breach that cannot be reasonably cured within
               such thirty (30) days, the breaching party has not undertaken to
               cure such breach as soon as possible).

          2.   Any egregious or willful violation of any of the terms of this
               Agreement by either party shall be grounds for termination of
               this Agreement for new business upon thirty (30) days written
               notice to the breaching party.

          3.   If either party terminates this Agreement for new business for
               cause under this subsection C, the terminating party may initiate
               arbitration as to the date of termination for inforce business.

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      D.   Except as otherwise provided in this Section XII, this Agreement
           shall remain in full force and effect on all Vencor Gold policies
           issued or renewed by the CEDING COMPANY prior to the effective date
           of termination of this Agreement for new business. Accordingly, the
           REINSURER shall continue to provide reinsurance for all Vencor Gold
           policies issued or renewed by the CEDING COMPANY prior to the
           effective date of termination of this Agreement for new business.

      E.   In no event shall the liability of the REINSURER be extended to any
           Vencor Gold policies whose coverage takes effect after the
           termination date for the acceptance of new business.

XIII. OTHER PROVISIONS.

      A.   REINSURER'S RELATIONSHIPS.  It is agreed that no rights or legal
           relations shall arise between the REINSURER and Members by virtue of
           the reinsurance of the Vencor Gold policies under this Agreement. The
           REINSURER's sole liability as reinsurer is that provided under the
           terms of this Agreement.

      B.   POLICY CHANGES.  The REINSURER agrees that the CEDING COMPANY may
           from time to time, make reasonable alterations in the terms and
           provisions of the Vencor Gold policies reinsured hereunder. The
           CEDING COMPANY agrees to furnish the REINSURER with a copy of all
           proposed changes not less than thirty (30) days prior to their
           effective date. Upon receipt of a proposed change, the REINSURER
           shall promptly advise the CEDING COMPANY in writing, of its approval
           or disapproval of the proposed change. All alterations or
           modifications made to the Vencor Gold policies shall be endorsed upon
           and attached to the copies of such Vencor Gold policies which were
           previously made a part of this Agreement. It is understood that any
           changes to the Vencor Gold policies which are disapproved by the
           REINSURER shall automatically relieve the REINSURER of any liability
           that it incurs as a result of such changes with respect to the Vencor
           Gold policies as of the effective date of such changes.

      C.   INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE STATEMENT.  After the end of each
           calendar quarter, the CEDING COMPANY hereby agrees to supply the
           REINSURER with any information on the Vencor Gold policies that may
           reasonably be required by the REINSURER for completion of its
           financial statements.

      D.   OMISSIONS OR ERRORS.  It is agreed that any inadvertent delays,
           omissions or errors made in connection with this Agreement shall not
           be held to relieve either of the Parties hereto from any liability
           which would have attached to them hereunder if such delays, omis-

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          sions or errors had not been made, such omissions and/or errors to be
          made good as soon as reasonably possible after discovery.

     E.   PUBLICITY RELEASES.  Neither party shall disclose the other party's
          name or identity or relationship with the other in any press release
          or other public announcement or in any document or material filed with
          any governmental entity, without the prior written consent of the non-
          disclosing party unless such disclosure is required by applicable law
          or governmental regulations or by order of a court of competent
          jurisdiction, in which case prior to making such disclosure the
          disclosing party shall give written notice to the non-disclosing party
          describing in reasonable detail the proposed content of such
          disclosure and shall permit the non-disclosing party to review and
          comment upon the form and substance of such disclosure.

     F.   ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
          between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements and
          understandings, written or oral, between the REINSURER and the CEDING
          COMPANY as to the subject matter of this Agreement.

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     G.   AMENDMENT.  This Agreement may, at any time, be altered by mutual
          consent of the Parties hereto by an amendment signed by responsible
          officials of the Parties and such amendment shall be binding upon both
          Parties and be deemed to be an integral part of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement to be executed, in duplicate, by their
respective officers duly authorized to do so.

                                 _______________________________________

                                 ______

                                 By
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                                 Title
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                                 Date
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                                 Continental Casualty CompanyValley Forge Life
                                 Insurance Company

                                 By
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                                 Title
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                                 Date
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                           INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM CARE

                       QUOTA SHARE COINSURANCE AGREEMENT



                    APPENDIX A:  SAMPLE INSURANCE POLICIES

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                           INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM CARE

                       QUOTA SHARE COINSURANCE AGREEMENT



                 APPENDIX C:  SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS



     I.  CEDING COMPANY Sales Commission

     II. CEDING COMPANY Expense Allowance



Expenses will be allocated in a fair and equitable manner. Allocations will be
reviewed and any appropriate revisions will be made at least once each calendar
                  year but no more frequently than quarterly.

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                           INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM CARE

                       QUOTA SHARE COINSURANCE AGREEMENT



                   APPENDIX D:  RATES AND UNDERWRITING GUIDE

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                          PREFERRED ACCESS AGREEMENT
                          --------------------------

          This Agreement is made and entered into as of the _____ day of
____________ 199__, by and between Continental Casualty Company, an Illinois
insurance company, and Valley Forge Life Assurance Company, a Pennsylvania life
insurance company (individually and collectively "CNA") and Vencor Provider
Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("VPN").

                                   RECITALS
                                   --------

          WHEREAS, Vencor, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Vencor") and CNA have
executed, prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, a
Strategic Alliance Agreement which defines the relationship between CNA, Vencor,
and VPN; and

          WHEREAS, VPN has in place a contracted network of long term care
facilities and long term care service providers that have agreed to provide
healthcare services to Members pursuant to a predetermined schedule of benefits
and discounts; and

          WHEREAS, CNA issues long term care insurance policies which, subject
to the terms and conditions of the policies, provide reimbursement for eligible
expenses incurred in long term care facilities and in other settings.

          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and the
covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties, CNA and VPN, hereby agree as
follows:

1.   PRECEDENCE OF PROVISIONS; DEFINITIONS

     1.1.  To the extent that this Agreement contains a provision or provisions
           in conflict with the Strategic Alliance Agreement, the provisions of
           this Agreement shall govern.

     1.2.  Any term defined in the Strategic Alliance Agreement which is not
           defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed by the
           Strategic Alliance Agreement unless the term is explicitly redefined
           or the context clearly requires another definition.

     1.3.  "Agreement" means this Preferred Access Agreement, including all
           Exhibits which are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
           Agreement, as originally executed and as may be amended from time to
           time.

     1.4.  "Coinsurance Agreement" means the agreement entered into by a wholly
           owned Vencor subsidiary, Vencor Insurance Company ("VIC"), and CNA

           
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           for VIC to reinsure a fifty percent (50%) quota share of the
           liability of CNA with respect to the Policies.

     1.5   "Strategic Alliance Agreement" means the agreement entered into by
            Vencor Inc. ("Vencor"), and CNA which describes and defines the
            relationship between CNA, Vencor, VIC, and VPN.

     1.6.  "Preferred Advantage Selected Provider" means a provider so
           designated by VPN which meets all of the criteria set forth in
           section 3.1 herein.

2.   DUTIES OF CNA

     2.1.  Make a policy available - CNA shall use its reasonable best
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           efforts to make a Vencor Gold policy available in every jurisdiction
           covered by this Agreement. CNA shall assure that every long term care
           insurance policy to which this agreement applies is filed with and
           approved by applicable insurance regulatory authorities. Any material
           modifications to the Vencor Gold policies or premium rating structure
           applicable thereto, other than as may be required by applicable law,
           shall be approved by VPN prior to implementation of such
           modifications; provided, however, that approval by VPN shall not be
           unreasonably withheld, and shall be deemed given with respect to a
           proposed modification if no written objection is made within thirty
           (30) days following written notice of such modification.

     2.2.  Verification of, and payment pursuant to a Policy - CNA shall
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           provide a process by which a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
           may verify existence of a Policy covering anyone who claims to be a
           Member.

           2.2.1. CNA shall verify existence of a Policy within 24 hours of
                  receipt of a request from a Preferred Advantage Selected
                  Provider.

           2.2.2. Within 30 days of receiving due written proof of loss, CNA
                  shall pay a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider that
                  provides Covered Services to a Member in accordance with this
                  Agreement and the Strategic Alliance Agreement.

           2.2.3. CNA shall have the sole authority to determine: (i) what is a
                  Covered Service; and (ii) who is a Member.

     2.3.  Statistical Reports - CNA shall provide to VPN reports relating
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           to Members who have received services from Preferred Advantage
           Selected Providers in a format generally utilized by CNA in its
           normal course of business. Such reports shall include the number of
           Members, their utilization of Preferred Advantage Selected Provider's
           services and the amounts paid by CNA for such services.
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3.   DUTIES OF VPN

     3.1.  Maintain a Network of Preferred Advantage Selected Providers - VPN
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           shall, during the term of this Agreement, use its reasonable best
           efforts to maintain a network of Preferred Advantage Selected
           Providers sufficient to provide Covered Services to Members.

           3.1.1.  VPN represents and warrants that it has contracts that
                   conform to the requirements of this Agreement in effect with
                   providers of long term care services, supplies, equipment, or
                   accommodations in all of the geographical areas listed in
                   Exhibit "E" as amended from time to time.

           3.1.2.  VPN represents and warrants that those providers designated
                   by VPN (subject to all of the terms and conditions of this
                   agreement) as "Preferred Advantage Selected Providers" have
                   agreed to provide Covered Services to Members in accordance
                   with terms of this Agreement.

           3.1.3.  VPN shall exercise any and all procedures, care, and other
                   precautions as shall be necessary or advisable to ensure that
                   Preferred Advantage Selected Providers are selected and
                   monitored in a manner consistent with any applicable legal
                   requirements under federal or state law, and this Agreement.
                   VPN shall require that all Preferred Advantage Selected
                   Providers and their personnel shall have and maintain all
                   necessary credentials in accordance with applicable law and
                   standards established by VPN. 

            3.1.4. VPN shall not make additions to its network of Preferred
                   Advantage Selected Providers without the written approval of
                   CNA, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. If CNA
                   fails to approve an addition to the network of Preferred
                   Advantage Selected Providers within 15 business days of
                   receiving written notice of the change, approval of CNA will
                   be deemed given.

     3.2.   Maintain a Directory - VPN shall send to CNA at least once each
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            calendar month a current list of Preferred Advantage Selected
            Providers. The list shall be sent to LTC Administration, P O Box
            305153, Nashville, Tennessee 37230-5153.

            3.2.1. Upon execution of this Agreement and at least once each year
                   thereafter, VPN shall send to CNA a diskette containing a
                   complete list of Preferred Advantage Selected Providers. 
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           3.2.2.  In the intervening months, VPN shall send to CNA a diskette
                   containing all changes to the list of Preferred Advantage
                   Selected Providers.

           3.2.3.  In addition, VPN shall provide a method that enables CNA to
                   determine, in a commercially reasonable manner, at any time
                   during normal business hours, whether a healthcare provider
                   is a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider.

     3.3.  Provide Services - VPN shall require all Preferred Advantage Selected
           ----------------                                                     
           Providers to provide Covered Services to Members in accordance with
           and subject to both Exhibit "B" and the following terms and
           conditions: 

           3.3.1.  Each of the Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall
                   provide to Members any and all Covered Services which the
                   Preferred Advantage Selected Provider is qualified by law to
                   provide and provides to non-Members.

           3.3.2.  Each of the Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall
                   admit Members into its facilities in accordance with Exhibit
                   "B" and on a priority basis such that, subject to applicable
                   law, Members will be given first access to the next available
                   bed or service.

           3.3.3.  Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall provide any and
                   all Covered Services to Members in the same (or better)
                   manner and in accordance with the same (or better) standards
                   provided to non-Members.

           3.3.4.  Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall not discriminate
                   in the treatment of or the quality of the services delivered
                   to Members on the basis of race, creed, color, national
                   origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
                   status, disability, place of residence, health status, or
                   source of payment.

     3.4.  Maintain Medical Records. Preferred Advantage Selected Providers
           ------------------------ 
           shall standard medical records relating to Covered Services rendered
           to Members in accordance with accepted principles of practice and in
           compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and
           regulations. Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall maintain
           all information contained in the medical records of Members in
           confidence.

     3.5.  Compensation. Each Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
           ------------                                            

           3.5.1.  shall accept the amount specified in Exhibit "B" as full
                   remuneration for Covered Services provided to a Member; and
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           3.5.2.  shall not bill or attempt to collect any additional amount
                   for such services from any Member or from any other person or
                   entity.

     3.6.  Insurance. Each Preferred Advantage Selected Provider shall obtain
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           and maintain, at its own expense, policies of general liability and
           professional liability insurance, or sound self-insurance programs,
           to provide reasonable insurance against claims for damages occasioned
           directly or indirectly in connection with the performance of
           professional services by Preferred Advantage Selected Providers.
           Preferred Advantage Selected Providers shall provide to CNA at least
           thirty (30) days notice of termination or substantial reduction of
           any insurance coverage. Each Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
           shall provide to CNA, upon request, evidence of the insurance
           coverages.

     3.7.  Licensing. VPN hereby represents and warrants that it possesses and
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           shall maintain in good standing during the term of this Agreement any
           and all valid certificates of authority and licenses under any
           applicable laws. VPN further represents and warrants that it is and
           shall remain at all times during this Agreement authorized to do all
           acts necessary or convenient to carry out the terms and purposes of
           this Agreement. The parties agree that failure of VPN to maintain
           active, necessary licenses constitutes a breach of this Agreement
           that cannot be remedied at law and that actions in equity, including
           injunctions, are appropriate.

4.   INDEMNIFICATION

     4.1.  Indemnification of CNA. VPN hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
           harmless CNA and its affiliates and subsidiaries and CNA's directors,
           officers, employees, agents, attorneys and any successors in interest
           or at law (collectively "CNA" for purposes of this Section), from any
           and all costs, claims, expenses, demands, actions, suits or
           proceedings, liabilities and damages (including but not limited to,
           awards, statutory or regulatory penalties, and attorneys fees)
           directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from any act of
           VPN or its subsidiaries or affiliates or VPN's or affiliates' or
           subsidiaries' directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors or
           authorized representatives (collectively "VPN" for the purposes of
           this Section) in the performance of their duties under this Agreement
           excluding, however, any acts of VPN to the extent they are caused or
           contributed to by CNA.

     4.2.  Indemnification of VPN. CNA hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
           harmless VPN, as defined in section 4.1, from any and all costs,
           claims, expenses, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, liabilities
           and damages (including but not limited to, awards, statutory or
           regulatory penalties, and attorneys fees) directly or indirectly
           arising out of or resulting from any act
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           of CNA, as defined in section 4.1, in the performance of their duties
           under this Agreement, excluding, however, any acts of CNA to the
           extent they are caused or contributed to by VPN, as defined in
           section 4.1.

     4.3.  Notice. Neither party shall be entitled to be indemnified if it fails
           to notify the party bearing liability to indemnify ("indemnifying
           party") of the proceedings and does not furnish the indemnifying
           party a copy of the legal documents (e.g., complaint, notice of
           hearing, etc.), if available, within a reasonable time after the non-
           indemnifying party or its designated service of process agent is
           served with the summons or other legal process which initially
           notifies the non-indemnifying party of the nature of the proceeding.

     4.4.  Defense. With respect to any third party indemnification claim, the
           indemnifying party shall defend, in good faith and its own expense,
           any such indemnification claim and the indemnitee, at its expense,
           shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such third
           party indemnification claim. In connection with its defense of a
           third party indemnification claim, the indemnifying party shall have
           the absolute right to choose or approve counsel for the defense or
           prosecution of such action. So long as the indemnifying party is
           defending in good faith any such third party indemnification claim,
           the indemnitee shall not settle or compromise such third party
           indemnification claim. The indemnitee shall make available to the
           indemnifying party or its representatives all records and other
           materials reasonably required by them for its use in contesting any
           third party indemnification claim and shall cooperate fully with the
           indemnifying party in the defense of all such indemnification claims.

5.  AUDIT

     5.1.  VPN shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
           records of CNA and its assignees which pertain to this Agreement, at
           any time during reasonable business hours, and they may make copies
           or extracts of any records pertaining thereto. CNA shall notify VPN
           of any audit or pending audit of CNA by any person or entity other
           than either of the parties or any of their agents.

     5.2.  CNA shall have the authority to inspect and audit the books and
           records of VPN and its assignees which pertain to this Agreement, at
           any time during reasonable business hours, and they may make copies
           or extracts of any records pertaining thereto. VPN shall notify CNA
           of any audit or pending audit of VPN by any person or entity other
           than either of the parties or any of their agents.
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6.  CONFIDENTIALITY

     6.1.  Medical Records. Neither CNA nor VPN shall disclose individually
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           identifiable medical or other personal information about any Member
           to any third party except in compliance with all applicable state and
           federal laws and regulations and with the valid written consent of
           the Member, pursuant to a valid order of a court of competent
           jurisdiction, or as otherwise permitted by law and this Agreement.
           CNA and VPN shall follow appropriate procedures to ensure that Member
           confidentiality rights are not abridged. The parties' obligations
           under this Section 6.1 shall survive the termination of this
           Agreement. The parties agree that failure of VPN to maintain
           confidentiality of individually identifiable information constitutes
           a breach of this agreement that cannot be remedied at law and that
           actions in equity, including injunctions, are appropriate.

     6.2.  Terms of Agreement.  CNA and VPN shall keep the terms of this
           ------------------                                           
           Agreement, Reimbursement Rates, Fee Schedules, and/or any related
           negotiations confidential and not disclose the same to any person or
           organization, except as otherwise required by this Agreement or
           applicable law (e.g., either party may file agreements, when
           necessary for licensing or product approval, without separate notice
           to the other party). If either party becomes subject to compulsory
           process to disclose the terms of this Agreement or related
           negotiations, such party shall give the other party immediate oral
           and written notice of such process. The parties' obligations under
           this Section 6.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

7.  TERM AND TERMINATION

     7.1.  Automatic Termination - This Agreement shall terminate in accordance
           ---------------------                                               
           with the terms of the Strategic Alliance Agreement.
 
     7.2.  Obligations Survive Termination - Except as otherwise provided in
           -------------------------------     
           this Section, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect on
           all Policies issued by CNA prior to the effective date of termination
           of this Agreement for new business.

8.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     8.1.  Noninterference with Medical Care. Nothing in this Agreement is
           ---------------------------------                              
           intended to create any right of CNA to intervene in any manner in the
           methods or means by which a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
           renders health care services, accommodations, or supplies to Members.
           Nothing in this Agreement is intended to require a Preferred
           Advantage Selected Provider to take any action inconsistent with
           professional judgment concerning the care and treatment to be
           rendered to Members. 
<PAGE>
 
                Draft -- June 10, 1997 -- Page 8 of ll -- Draft

     8.2.  Invalidity or Unenforceability. The invalidity or unenforceability
           ------------------------------ 
           of any terms or provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect
           the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision.

     8.3.  Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
           --------------                                         
           construed in accordance with the law of the state of Illinois
           (without reference to choice of law rules) except to the extent
           superseded or preempted by federal law.

     8.4.  Entire Agreement. This Agreement and all attachments, schedules
           ----------------                                               
           and exhibits hereto shall constitute the entire agreement between the
           parties regarding the subject matter hereof. Each party acknowledges
           that no representation, inducement, promise, or agreement has
           been made, orally or otherwise, by the other party or by anyone
           acting on behalf of the other party, unless such representation,
           inducement, promise, or agreement is embodied in this Agreement.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to
be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first written
above.


CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
VALLEY FORGE LIFE
   ASSURANCE COMPANY               VENCOR PROVIDER NETWORK, INC
  

By:                                By: 
   ------------------------           ------------------------          
          (signature)                          (signature)


Name:                              Name:
     ----------------------             ----------------------          
       (please print)                     (please print)

Title:                             Title:
      ---------------------              ---------------------          
      (please print)                      (please print)

Date:                              Date:
     ----------------------             ----------------------          
      (please print)                      (please print)
<PAGE>
 
                                  EXHIBIT "A"
                                  ---------- 


to be provided
<PAGE>
 
                                  EXHIBIT "B"
                                  ---------- 

1.  Each Preferred Advantage Selected Provider shall accept, as full
    remuneration for Covered Services provided to a Member, the lesser of

    A.  85% of the Preferred Advantage Selected Provider's usual charge; or

    B.  85% of the amount the Preferred Advantage Selected Provider would have
        billed had the person not been a Member; or

    C.  the amount the Preferred Advantage Selected Provider billed any other
        individual pursuant to a discount obtained or secured by VPN (or an
        affiliate of VPN) across a network of long-term care facilities or
        service providers.

2.  VPN and Vencor guarantee that

    A.  If a member seeks admission to a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
        facility ("Location of Choice"). VPN shall guarantee that the Member
        will receive priority for access to such care from a Preferred Select
        Provider.

1. the Member will receive access to such care from the Member's Location of
   Choice, as defined below, on a timely and priority basis as soon as a
   facility bed or a service is available.

2. Because availability of care may vary by location, in the event such care is
   not available within 60 days of the Member's request at the Member's Location
   of Choice, VPN will identify and provide access to:

   a.  A Preferred Advantage Selected Provider within 50 miles of the Member's
       Location of Choice; or

   b.  if no such care is available from a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider
       within 50 miles of the Member's Location of Choice, a Preferred Advantage
       Selected Provider as close to your Location of Choice as possible.

3. In addition, in states designated as "Special Access States" in the then
   current list of Preferred Select Providers, if access to a Preferred
   Advantage Selected Provider Long-Term Care Facility within 50 miles of the
   Member's Location of Choice is not possible within 60 days:

   a. The Preferred Select Network will identify a Long-Term Care Facility,
      located within 50 miles of the Member's Location of Choice or as close as
      possible, that
<PAGE>
 
      is qualified to provide covered care and is not a member of the Preferred
      Select Network; and

      b.  If the Member receive care from such Long-Term Care Facility, the
          Preferred Select Network will provide reimbursement such that the
          Member's out-of-pocket cost for such care will be the same as if the
          provider had been a Preferred Select Provider. Any additional payments
          will not count against the Member's Maximum Lifetime Benefit.

      c.  None of the guarantees described in this Section 2 will be offered to
          or made to any entity that makes payments to providers of long-term
          care services except CNA and Members.

3.    VPN and Vencor guarantee that a Member shall be permitted to transfer, at
      the Member's expense, to a Preferred Advantage Selected Provider facility
      preferred by the Member at any time there is an opening in the preferred
      facility and the Member can be transported there with no degradation in
      care and without jeopardizing the health and safety of the Member.

4.    If a Member is receiving services from a provider which is removed from
      the network of Preferred Advantage Selected Providers by VPN for any
      reason, VPN shall, at the request of the Member and at VPN's expense,
      transfer the Member to a like facility within 25 miles. If the provider to
      which the Member is transferred does not agree to the remuneration terms
      specified in this Agreement, VPN shall make up the difference in payment
      to the provider.

<PAGE>
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2



                      AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PARENT GUARANTY


     THIS AMENDMENT, dated as of May 27, 1997, by (i) ATRIA COMMUNITIES, INC., a
Delaware corporation (herein, together with its successors and assigns, the
"BORROWER"); (ii) VENCOR, INC., a Delaware corporation (herein, together with
its successors and assigns, the "PARENT GUARANTOR"); (iii) each of the entities
whose signature appears at the end hereof as a Supporting Guarantor (each,
together with its successors and assigns, a "SUPPORTING GUARANTOR" and
collectively, the "SUPPORTING GUARANTORS"); and (iv) PNC BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as Administrative Agent (the
"ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") under the Credit Agreement referred to in the Parent
Guaranty identified below:

     PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS:

     (1)  The Borrower, the Parent Guarantor and the Supporting Guarantors have
heretofore entered into the Parent Guaranty, dated as of August 15, 1996, and
Amendment No. 1 to Parent Guaranty, dated as of March 27, 1997, in favor of the
Administrative Agent (as so amended, the "PARENT GUARANTY"; with the terms
defined therein, or the definitions of which are incorporated therein, being
used herein as so defined).

     (2)  The parties hereto desire to amend certain of the terms and provisions
of the Parent Guaranty, all as more fully set forth below.

     NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:

     1.   ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING GUARANTORS.  For the avoidance of doubt:

          (a)   Each Supporting Guarantor which was not a party to the Parent
Guaranty as originally executed and delivered in August 1996 hereby (i) joins in
and becomes a party to the Parent Guaranty as a Supporting Guarantor thereunder,
and (ii) becomes bound by all of the representations, warranties, covenants and
provisions of the Parent Guaranty applicable to any Supporting Guarantor.

          (b)  The Parent Guarantor hereby confirms that such joinder has been
made at the request and with the consent of the Parent Guarantor.

          (c)  Each such Additional Supporting Guarantor represents and warrants
that (i) it is a corporation or partnership duly formed and validly existing
under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation; (ii) it has the corporate
or partnership power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations
hereunder; (iii) this Amendment has been duly authorized by all requisite
corporate or partnership action on its part, has been duly executed and
delivered by it and constitutes its valid and binding obligation, enforceable
against it in accordance with its terms; (iv) its execution, delivery and
performance of this Amendment will not conflict with or violate any of the terms
or provisions of (A) its corporate charter or partnership agreement, (B) any
law, regulation, rule or order of any governmental authority or court applicable
to it or to any of its property, or (C) any agreement or instrument to which
it is a party or by which any of its property is bound; (v) no consent or
approval of any governmental authority is required to be obtained as a condition
to the valid execution, delivery or performance by it of this Amendment; and
(vi) there is no litigation or other proceeding pending which questions the
valid execution, delivery or performance by it of this Amendment.

    2.    AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO 1997 CREDIT AGREEMENT OF PARENT GUARANTOR.
Clause (f) of section 7 of the Parent Guaranty is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:

          (f) promptly after execution thereof, copies of any amendment to its
existing Credit Agreement, dated as of March 17, 1997, with the banks named
therein and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Documentation Agent
and Collateral Agent, and NationsBank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, as in
effect on March 18, 1997, which is the closing date thereunder (as so in effect
on March 18, 1997, and as the same may be amended (including the proposed
amendment to be entered into on or about May 30, 1997 to inter alia increase the
credit facilities thereunder to $2,000,000,000), supplemented or modified,
amended and restated, or replaced, with an agreement with substantially the same
bank group (i.e., with most of the lenders with the largest commitments
remaining lenders at significant commitment levels), whether in the same or a
larger or smaller aggregate amount of credit facilities), the "1997 CREDIT
AGREEMENT"), and copies of any other credit agreement entered into after the
Closing Date in connection with a replacement or refinancing thereof (and any
amendments thereto); and
<PAGE>
 
     3.   AMENDMENT OF INCORPORATED LEVERAGE COVENANT.  Section 14(a) of the
Parent Guaranty is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

          (a) LEVERAGE COVENANTS IN 1997 CREDIT AGREEMENT. The Parent Guarantor
     will comply with the covenants contained in Sections 5.17 and 5.26 of the
     1997 Credit Agreement.

     4.   AMENDMENT OF SEPARATE LEVERAGE COVENANT.  Section 14(b) of the Parent
Guaranty is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

          (b) SEPARATE LEVERAGE COVENANT. The Parent Guarantor will maintain at
     the end of each Fiscal Quarter (a "QUARTERLY MEASUREMENT DATE"), the ratio
     of (x) Consolidated Debt for Borrowed Money to (y) Consolidated EBITDA for
     the four consecutive Fiscal Quarters then ended not in excess of the ratio
     set forth below opposite the period in which such Quarterly Measurement
     Date falls:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
     Period                                          Ratio
     --------------------------------------------    ------------
     <S>                                             <C>
 
     June 1, 1997 through September 29, 1998         4.75 to 1.00
     September 30, 1998 through December 30, 1998    4.60 to 1.00
     December 31, 1998 through December 30, 1999     4.50 to 1.00
     December 31, 1999 and thereafter                4.00 to 1.00
</TABLE>

     For purposes of calculating the foregoing ratio at any Quarterly
     Measurement Date, if any corporation or other entity shall have been
     acquired by any Vencor Company during the relevant period of four
     consecutive Fiscal Quarters, Consolidated EBITDA for such period shall be
     calculated as if such corporation or other entity had been acquired at the
     beginning of such period, to the extent that the relevant financial
     information with respect to it for the portion of such period prior to such
     acquisition can be determined with reasonable accuracy. As used in this
     Agreement, the terms "FISCAL QUARTERS", "CONSOLIDATED DEBT FOR BORROWED
     MONEY", "CONSOLIDATED EBITDA", "VENCOR COMPANY", "CONSOLIDATED NET WORTH"
     and "DEBT" shall have the same meanings as are ascribed to such terms in
     the 1997 Credit Agreement as in effect on May 30, 1997 (which is the date
     Amendment No. 2 to the 1997 Credit Agreement became effective, herein the
     "VENCOR CLOSING DATE"), without giving effect to any subsequent
     modification or termination thereof, and any other defined terms which are
     used in such terms in the 1997 Credit Agreement shall likewise have such
     meanings without giving effect to any subsequent modification or
     termination thereof.

                                       2
<PAGE>
 
     5.   ADDITION OF SENIOR DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO COVENANT.  The Parent Guaranty
is amended by adding section 14(c) thereto, reading in its entirety as follows:

          (c) SENIOR DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO COVENANT. The Parent Guarantor will
     maintain at the end of each Fiscal Quarter (a "QUARTERLY MEASUREMENT
     DATE"), the ratio of (x) Consolidated Senior Debt for Borrowed Money to (y)
     Consolidated EBITDA for the four consecutive Fiscal Quarters then ended not
     in excess of the ratio set forth below opposite the period in which such
     Quarterly Measurement Date falls:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
     Period                                          Ratio
     --------------------------------------------    ------------
     <S>                                                  <C>
 
     June 1, 1997 through December 30, 1997          4.50 to 1.00
     December 31, 1997 through March 30, 1998        4.00 to 1.00
     March 31, 1998 through June 29, 1998            3.85 to 1.00
     June 30, 1998 through September 29, 1998        3.80 to 1.00
     September 30, 1998 through December 30, 1998    3.75 to 1.00
     December 31, 1998 through December 30, 1999     3.50 to 1.00
     December 31, 1999 and thereafter                3.00 to 1.00
</TABLE>

     For purposes of calculating the foregoing ratio at any Quarterly
     Measurement Date, if any corporation or other entity shall have been
     acquired by any Vencor Company during the relevant period of four
     consecutive Fiscal Quarters, Consolidated EBITDA for such period shall be
     calculated as if such corporation or other entity had been acquired at the
     beginning of such period, to the extent that the relevant financial
     information with respect to it for the portion of such period prior to such
     acquisition can be determined with reasonable accuracy. As used in this
     Agreement, the terms "FISCAL QUARTERS", "CONSOLIDATED SENIOR DEBT FOR
     BORROWED MONEY", "CONSOLIDATED EBITDA", "VENCOR COMPANY", "CONSOLIDATED NET
     WORTH" and "DEBT" shall have the same meanings as are ascribed to such
     terms in the 1997 Credit Agreement as in effect on the Vencor Closing Date,
     without giving effect to any subsequent modification or termination
     thereof, and any other defined terms which are used in such terms in the
     1997 Credit Agreement shall likewise have such meanings without giving
     effect to any subsequent modification or termination thereof.

     6.   RATIFICATIONS. The terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment
shall modify and supersede all inconsistent terms and provisions set forth in
the Parent Guaranty, and except as expressly modified and superseded by this
Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Parent Guaranty are ratified and
confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect.

     7.   MISCELLANEOUS.  The terms and provisions of sections 20 [Survival of
Agreements, etc.], 24 [Costs and Expenses of Enforcement, etc.], 28 [Jury Trial
Waiver], 29 [Waiver; Amendment], 30 [Kentucky Notice of Guaranteed Amount and
Termination Date], and 31 [Miscellaneous] of the Parent Guaranty are hereby
incorporated into this Amendment as if set forth in full herein, except that
references in such incorporated terms and provisions to "this Agreement",
"herein", "hereby" and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer to this
Amendment instead of the Parent Guaranty.



              [The balance of this page is intentionally blank.]

                                       3
<PAGE>
 
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as
of the date first above written.


                                    VENCOR, INC.
                                    FIRST HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
                                    NORTHWEST HEALTH CARE, INC.
                                    MEDISAVE PHARMACIES, INC.
                                    NATIONWIDE CARE, INC.
                                    THERATX, INCORPORATED
                                    VENCOR HOSPITALS ILLINOIS, INC.
                                    VENCOR HOSPITALS SOUTH, INC.
                                    VENCOR HOSPITALS EAST, INC.
                                    VENCOR HOSPITALS CALIFORNIA, INC.
                                    VENCOR HOSPITALS TEXAS, LTD.
                                         BY: VCI SPECIALTY SERVICES, INC.,
                                              ITS GENERAL PARTNER
                                    VENTECH SYSTEMS, INC.
                                    PASATIEMPO DEVELOPMENT CORP.
                                    VCI SPECIALTY SERVICES, INC.
                                    VENCOR PROPERTIES, INC.



                                    BY:
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                         VICE PRESIDENT



                   [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGES]

                                       4
<PAGE>
 
                                    PERSONACARE, INC.
                                    RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES, INC.
                                    THERATX MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
                                    THERATX HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC.
                                    THERATX STAFFING, INC.
                                    HORIZON HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF HUNTSVILLE, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF OHIO, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF OWENSBORO, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF READING, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF SAN PEDRO, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF WISCONSIN, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF ST. PETERSBURG, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF POMPANO WEST, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF CLEARWATER, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF BRADENTON, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF POMPANO EAST, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF SHREVEPORT, INC.
                                    TUCKER NURSING CENTER, INC.
                                    LAFAYETTE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.
                                    PERSONACARE OF WARNER ROBINS, INC.
                                    NFM, INC.
                                    STAMFORD HEALTH FACILITIES, INC.
                                    COURTLAND GARDENS HEALTH CENTER, INC.
                                    COURTLAND GARDENS RESIDENCE, INC.
                                    HOMESTEAD HEALTH CENTER, INC.
                                    TUNSTALL ENTERPRISES, INC.
                                    STAMFORD HEALTH ASSOCIATES LIMITED
                                    PARTNERSHIP
                                         BY: STAMFORD HEALTH FACILITIES, INC.,
                                              ITS GENERAL PARTNER
                                    CARE VENTURE PARTNERS, L.P.
                                         BY: PERSONACARE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.
                                              ITS GENERAL PARTNER
                                    OAK HILL NURSING ASSOCIATES LIMITED
                                    PARTNERSHIP
                                         BY: PERSONACARE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.,
                                              ITS GENERAL PARTNER
                                    HEALTH HAVENS ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                         BY: PERSONACARE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.,
                                              ITS GENERAL PARTNER


                                    BY:
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                         VICE PRESIDENT


                                    PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
                                         AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT


                                    BY: 
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                         VICE PRESIDENT

                                       5

<PAGE>
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.3

                      AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE VENCOR, INC.
                       1997 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN


     The undersigned, JOSEPH L. LANDENWICH, the duly elected and acting
Assistant Secretary of VENCOR, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
hereby certifies that set forth below is Amendment No. 1 to the Vencor, Inc.
1997 Incentive Compensation Plan, which Amendment No. 1 became effective on May
8, 1997:



     Section 3.2 of the Vencor, Inc. 1997 Incentive Compensation Plan is amended
     by deleting subsections (d) and (h) in their entirety.


 
     WITNESS the signature of the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Company
as of July 9, 1997.


                                          /s/ Joseph L. Landenwich
                                          ------------------------
                                          Joseph L. Landenwich
                                          Assistant Secretary

<PAGE>
 
                                                                      EXHIBIT 11
 
                                  VENCOR, INC.
         COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
          FOR THE QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  QUARTER        SIX MONTHS
                                              ---------------- ----------------
                                               1997     1996    1997     1996
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
<S>                                           <C>      <C>     <C>      <C>
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON
 EQUIVALENT SHARE:
Earnings:
 Income from operations...................... $37,010  $30,865 $70,992  $58,475
 Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of
  debt, net of income tax benefit............  (1,590)       -  (3,849)       -
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Net income................................. $35,420  $30,865 $67,143  $58,475
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
Shares used in the computation:
 Weighted average common shares outstanding..  69,194   70,351  69,062   70,304
 Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents.   1,822    1,022   1,616    1,111
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Shares used in computing earnings per
   common and common equivalent share........  71,016   71,373  70,678   71,415
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
Primary earnings per common and common
 equivalent share:
 Income from operations...................... $  0.52  $  0.43 $  1.00  $  0.82
 Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of
  debt.......................................   (0.02)       -   (0.05)       -
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Net income................................. $  0.50  $  0.43 $  0.95  $  0.82
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON
 EQUIVALENT SHARE:
Earnings:
 Income from operations...................... $37,010  $30,865 $70,992  $58,475
 Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of
  debt, net of income tax benefit............  (1,590)       -  (3,849)       -
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Net income................................. $35,420  $30,865 $67,143  $58,475
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
Shares used in the computation:
 Weighted average common shares outstanding..  69,194   70,351  69,062   70,304
 Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents.   1,950    1,022   1,975    1,111
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Shares used in computing earnings per
   common and common equivalent share........  71,144   71,373  71,037   71,415
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
Fully diluted earnings per common and common
 equivalent share:
 Income from operations...................... $  0.52  $  0.43 $  1.00  $  0.82
 Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of
  debt.......................................   (0.02)       -   (0.05)       -
                                              -------  ------- -------  -------
  Net income................................. $  0.50  $  0.43 $  0.95  $  0.82
                                              =======  ======= =======  =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from Vencor, Inc.'s
condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30,
1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1997
<CASH>                                         106,476
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  639,889
<ALLOWANCES>                                   (52,687)
<INVENTORY>                                     36,525
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               938,646
<PP&E>                                       2,050,914
<DEPRECIATION>                                (462,968)
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               3,410,057
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          457,109
<BONDS>                                      1,935,019
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                        18,215
<OTHER-SE>                                     859,372
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 3,410,057
<SALES>                                              0
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             1,458,991
<CGS>                                                0
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,030,471
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                               220,354
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                 8,367
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              31,334
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                117,927
<INCOME-TAX>                                    46,935
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             70,992
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                 (3,849)
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    67,143
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.95
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.95
        

</TABLE>


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