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EXHIBIT 1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

     In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with regard to the Common Stock of Genesis Health Ventures, Inc., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this Agreement as of January 29, 2004.

             
    HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
             
    By:   Strand Advisors, Inc., its general partner
             
        By:   /s/James Dondero
         
        Name:
Title: 		James Dondero
President
             
    HIGHLAND CRUSADER OFFSHORE PARTNERS, L.P.
             
    By:   Highland Capital Management, L.P., its general partner
    By:   Strand Advisors, Inc., its general partner
             
        By:   /s/James Dondero
       
        Name:
Title: 		James Dondero
President
             
    PROSPECT STREET HIGH INCOME PORTFOLIO INC.
             
       
    By:       /s/James Dondero
       
    Name:   James Dondero
    Title:   President
             
    PCMG TRADING PARTNERS XXIII LP
             
    By:   Strand Advisors III, Inc., its general partner
             
        By:   /s/James Dondero
         
        Name:
Title: 		James Dondero
President
             
             
   
/s/James Dondero
JAMES DONDERO