Community Health offers mixed 2008 view

Brentwood, TN-based hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. has set 2008 profit guidance within range of Wall Street expectations, but guided for weaker-than- expected revenue. Community Health expects full-year profit from continuing operations between $2.25 and $2.45 per share on revenue between $11 billion and $11.3 billion. Analysts expect profit of $2.30 per share on revenue of $11.56 billion.