HCA Healthcare
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About HCA Healthcare
HCA Healthcare is a leading American healthcare services provider, dedicated to the care and improvement of human life. Established in 1968 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 sites of care across 20 states and the United Kingdom.
The organization's extensive network includes general and acute care hospitals offering a range of medical and surgical services. These include inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services.
Outpatient services encompass outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Additionally, HCA Healthcare operates various outpatient facilities such as freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, and physician practices.
In 2024, HCA Healthcare's network provided care for approximately 44 million patient encounters. This included over 2 million admissions and more than 9 million emergency room visits. The company also delivered over 200,000 babies during that year.
HCA Healthcare is committed to community engagement, investing significantly in local economies and charitable initiatives. In 2023, the company invested $4.7 billion in capital expenditures for land, buildings, and equipment. It also provided charity care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated care at an estimated cost of $3.7 billion.
The company employs over 309,000 colleagues dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. As a learning health system, HCA Healthcare analyzes data from more than 43 million patient encounters each year to develop technologies and best practices that enhance patient care. This data-driven approach contributes to the broader healthcare community by sharing insights with government agencies and other organizations to improve care nationwide.
Network and Facilities
HCA Healthcare's integrated network of care includes:
- 190 hospitals
- Approximately 2,400 sites of care in 20 states and the United Kingdom
- 1,622 physician practices
- 124 surgery centers
- 38 home health and hospice agencies
- 173 freestanding emergency rooms
- 52 behavioral health sites
- 341 urgent care clinics
Locations
The company operates in multiple cities across the United States, including but not limited to:
- Nashville, TN
- Hialeah, FL
- San Antonio, TX
- Chattanooga, TN
- Dallas, TX
- Anchorage, AK
- Hendersonville, TN
- North Charleston, SC
- Wichita, KS
- Aventura, FL
- Thornton, CO
- Richmond, VA
- Fort Worth, TX
- New Braunfels, TX
- Orlando, FL
- Riverside, CA
- Lone Tree, CO
In California, HCA Healthcare operates facilities specifically in Riverside. The location sits at 33.99411° N, -117.37247° W coordinates.
Mission and Commitment
HCA Healthcare's mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Its extensive network of facilities and services reflects a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.