10-K/A

                  SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on
the 28th day of December, 1994.

HEALTHTRUST, INC. - THE HOSPITAL COMPANY



By:s/  Michael A. Koban, Jr.
       Michael A. Koban, Jr.
       Senior Vice President
       (Principal Financial Officer)
        Director

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