HCA Release: Webcast Alert: HCA Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Conference Call 0n the Web

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with HCA's Third Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Oct. 22 at 9:00 a.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. EDT with Senior Management of HCA .

What: HCA Third Quarter Earnings Release When: Oct. 22, 2004 9:00 a.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. EDT Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz409747035gf12.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Mark Kimbrough, Vice President, Investor Relations, 615-344-2688

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site http://www.hcahealthcare.com/ . To access the replay, click on Third Quarter Webcast.

Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast:

The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/EN/default.asp and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.

CONTACT: Mark Kimbrough, Vice President, Investor Relations of HCA,+1-615-344-2688

Web site: http://www.hcahealthcare.com/