LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement with Employee under 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan

This agreement is between LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and an employee, granting the employee a nonqualified option to purchase company stock under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. The agreement outlines the number of shares, exercise price, and expiration date. The option is non-transferable except in limited circumstances, and can only be exercised according to the plan's terms. The employee must follow specific procedures to exercise the option and pay any required taxes. The agreement does not guarantee continued employment and includes provisions for adjustments in case of corporate changes.