DAVITA INC. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2016

May 10, 2016

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*UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, D.C. 20549*

*SCHEDULE 14A*

*Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )*

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote *

*Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the*

*Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 20, 2016.*

	Meeting Information
DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.
	Meeting Type:	Annual Meeting
	For holders as of:	April 22, 2016
	Date: June 20, 2016	Time: 5:30 PM MDT
	Location:	2000 16 th Street
		Denver, Colorado 80202
DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC. 2000 16 TH STREET DENVER, CO 80202	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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.
	See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 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. 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 June 6, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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.To obtain directions to our annual meeting, please see our website at www.davita.com. 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 (located on the following page) 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.

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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR all nominees in Proposal 1:
1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. Pamela M. Arway 1b. Charles G. Berg 1c. Carol Anthony Davidson 1d. Barbara J. Desoer 1e. Paul J. Diaz 1f. Peter T. Grauer 1g. John M. Nehra 1h. William L. Roper 1i. Kent J. Thiry 1j. Roger J. Valine	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 2 through 5. 2. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2016. 3. To hold an advisory vote to approve executive compensation. 4. To adopt and approve proposed amendments to our Amended and Restated Bylaws to adopt proxy access. 5. To adopt and approve an amendment to increase the number of shares available under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 7,500,000 shares. The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST Proposal 6. 6. To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal regarding action by written consent, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.

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