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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 10, 2012. Meeting Information TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 14, 2012 Date: May 10, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM CDT Location: Tenet Healthcare Corporation 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75202 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION 1445 ROSS AVENUE SUITE 1400 DALLAS, TX 75202 M45036-P20243 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 26, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery. M45037-P20243 How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. . XXXX XXXX XXXX

 

Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following: 2. Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the company's executive compensation. 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 3. Proposal to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2012. 1a. John Ellis "Jeb" Bush 4. Proposal to re-approve the First Amended Tenet Healthcare Corporation Annual Incentive Plan, including the performance goals thereunder. 1b. Trevor Fetter 1c. Brenda J. Gaines PLUS: Such other business that properly comes before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment. 1d. Karen M. Garrison 1e. Edward A. Kangas 1f. Floyd D. Loop, M.D. 1g. Richard R. Pettingill M45038-P20243 1h. Ronald A. Rittenmeyer 1i. James A. Unruh

 

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