LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan

This agreement is between LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. and an employee (the Participant), granting the employee restricted shares of company stock under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. The shares are subject to forfeiture if the employee leaves the company before they vest, except in cases of death, disability, or certain terminations following a change in control. The agreement also covers transfer restrictions, tax withholding, and the employee’s rights as a stockholder. The terms of the company’s incentive plan govern this award.