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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report ( Date of earliest event reported):
September 12, 1996
PARACELSUS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-12055 95-3565943
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction) File Number) Identification No.)
515 W. Greens Road, Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77067
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(713) 873-6623
This report contains 3 pages.
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On September 12, 1996, the Company elected to change its fiscal year-end from
September 30 to December 31. The Company will file a Form 10-Q covering
the transition period from October 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 by
October 27, 1996, and a Form 10-Q for the third quarter of the new December 31
year-end within 45 days after September 30, 1996.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Paracelsus Healthcare Corporation
(Registrant)
/s/ JAMES G. VANDEVENDER
Dated: September 12, 1996 By:_________________________
James G. VanDevender
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
& Director
