Form 8-K (Press Release re: Contract with Earley)  (N0452989.DOC;1)



SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2004

METROPOLITAN HEALTH NETWORKS, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     

Florida

 

333-5884-A

 

65-0635748

     

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (561) 805-8500


(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)






ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

On February 10, 2004, Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (“Metcare”) announced that Metcare has received notification from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware that its investigation of the Company has been terminated.   A copy of the press release is attached hereto.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

(a)  Exhibits

   

99.1

 

Metcare Press Release dated February 10, 2004




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

   
  

METROPOLITAN HEALTH NETWORKS, INC.

   
   
  

By:        /s/ MICHAEL M. EARLEY

   
  

Name:   MICHAEL M. EARLEY

   
  

Title:  PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE                        OFFICER

   

Dated: February 11, 2004