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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			REHABCARE GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000812191
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-HOSPITALS [8060]
		IRS NUMBER:				510265872
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-162406
		FILM NUMBER:		091137957

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7733 FORSYTH BLVD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2300
		CITY:			ST LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3148637422

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7733 FORSYTH BLVD 23RD FLR
		STREET 2:		SUITE 2300
		CITY:			ST. LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63105

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	REHABCARE CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940218
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