CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramsay Health Care, Inc.
(Nasdaq: RHCI), today announced that Luis E. Lamela, the Vice Chairman of the
Board since January 1996, has taken a more active role in the Company and will
also assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1,
1998.
    "I am excited to have Luis working with us in his new position," stated
Mr. Paul Ramsay, Chairman of the Board of Ramsay Health Care, Inc.  "He is a
seasoned veteran in healthcare with over 20 years of experience in the
industry.  Luis has an unparalleled track record -- spearheading the
successful turnaround of Ramsay-HMO from a small privately held company to one
of the fastest growing publicly traded companies in the United States before
its sale to United HealthCare Corporation.  As Vice Chairman of the Board,
Luis has already played an integral part in establishing the strategic
direction and vision of the Company.  I now look forward to having him lead us
in the execution of this strategy."
    Ramsay Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider and manager of specialty
managed care and behavioral health services.  The Company through its youth
services division offers diversified programs for at-risk and troubled youth
in residential and non-residential settings nationwide.  In addition, the
Company's managed behavioral care division provides and manages the delivery
of behavioral healthcare services for employers, insurance companies, health
maintenance organizations and governmental agencies.  Ramsay Health Care, Inc.
also operates psychiatric facilities and manages behavioral healthcare
programs on behalf of acute care hospitals and community mental health centers
throughout the United States.

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