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) July 1, 2002
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AMERIPATH, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-22313 65-0642485
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
7289 Garden Road
Suite 200
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (561) 845-1850
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5 Other Events
On July 1, 2002, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company's
increased malpractice costs and the proposed revisions to Medicare payment under
the physician fee schedule for 2003.
A copy of the press release, dated July 1, 2002, issued by the Company,
relating to the above-described events is attached as an Exhibit to this report
and incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
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.
AMERIPATH, INC.
Dated: July 16, 2002 By: /s/ Gregory A. Marsh
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Gregory A. Marsh
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release - July 1, 2002