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This document provides a financial summary and outlook for the company. It summarizes progress made in the last two quarters towards goals of profitable growth and a path to $1 billion in EBITDA by 2009. Key drivers include growth in patient volume and pricing, cost controls, and initiatives to increase cash flow and liquidity. Risks that could impact goals include uneven volume growth, changes in payer mix, and slower volume growth. The outlook provides estimates for revenue, expenses, EBITDA, cash flow and other financial metrics for 2008 and 2009.