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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) is a Nashville-based provider of healthcare services with a network of 191 hospitals and approximately 2,500 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. This news page aggregates coverage related to HCA Healthcare’s operations, corporate actions and clinical and community initiatives.
Investors and observers following HCA Healthcare news can find updates on topics such as executive appointments, community engagement roles and leadership changes that shape the company’s strategic priorities. Recent announcements have included the naming of a chief nurse executive responsible for leading the nursing agenda across more than 100,000 nurses, and the appointment of a vice president of community engagement to oversee social and charitable investments, colleague giving, volunteering and nonprofit partnerships.
HCA Healthcare news also features information on public health and community-focused programs. Examples include the annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day, where the company reports collecting tens of thousands of pounds of unused or expired medications since the initiative became an enterprise program, and philanthropic commitments through the HCA Healthcare Foundation and its Healthier Tomorrow Fund. Releases may highlight grants to organizations such as March of Dimes to support maternal and infant health campaigns, or gifts to universities to expand nursing education capacity.
Capital markets and investor-related updates, such as scheduled earnings conference calls and presentations at healthcare investment conferences, are also reflected in HCA Healthcare’s news flow. By reviewing these items together, readers can monitor how the company describes its clinical priorities, workforce initiatives, community partnerships and financial communications over time.
HCA Healthcare will host its 4Q Earnings Release Call on January 27, 2023, at 9:00 AM CST (10:00 AM EST). The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast, which can be found on the company’s investor relations website. For those unable to join live, an archived version will be available thereafter. This call will focus on the company's financial performance and future outlook.
HCA Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider, has adopted its Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) program across 167 facilities. This patient-focused approach has resulted in significant improvements, such as a two-day reduction in hospital stays and a 44% decrease in opioid usage for some surgeries. Key tactics include goal-directed fluid therapy and early patient mobilization. With over 2 million patients engaged, HCA has committed $20 million to expand the program, based on positive outcomes like a 54% decrease in 30-day readmissions for joint replacements.
Sarah Cannon Research Institute, in partnership with US Oncology Research and Ontada, is set to present over 65 abstracts at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting from Dec. 10-13. This collaboration, formed in November 2022, enhances patient access to clinical trials across 250 locations in 26 states. More than 40 investigators will showcase advancements in blood cancer treatments, including innovative therapies like CAR T-Cell Therapy. Key presentations include significant studies on sickle cell disease and advanced Hodgkin lymphoma.
HCA Healthcare has launched a collaboration with Musicians On Call (MOC) to enhance patient experience through live music. This initiative includes a $1 million investment to develop MOC’s online platform, which aims to improve access to music programs in hospitals. MOC has positively impacted over 1 million people since its inception. The new platform could increase MOC's reach to up to ten times more hospitals. The partnership kicked off with a performance by Charles Esten at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, marking MOC’s first in-person event since the pandemic.
HCA Healthcare announced that 81% of its hospitals earned an “A” or “B” in the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, significantly surpassing the national average of 57%. Notably, 82 hospitals received an “A,” with Rose Medical Center and St. David’s Medical Center achieving a “Straight A” designation since 2012. The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals based on patient safety measures. HCA emphasizes a culture of safety, aided by initiatives like the REDUCE MRSA study showing a 44% reduction in bloodstream infections.
HCA Healthcare announced the successful collection of 19,423 pounds of unused or expired medications during its fourth annual 'Crush the Crisis' opioid take back day on October 29, 2022. This marks a record for the event, surpassing last year's 15,566 pounds. Since its inception in 2017, approximately 54,644 pounds of medication have been collected. The initiative involved all 15 U.S. divisions and over 100 collection sites across 17 states, raising awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse.
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HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) will present at three healthcare conferences in November 2022. The first is on November 8 at 9:50 am PST during the Credit Suisse 31st Annual Healthcare Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The second presentation is on November 16 at 8:40 am EST at the 4th Annual Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference in New York, NY. Lastly, on November 17 at 2:00 pm CST, they will participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference in Nashville, TN. Live audio webcasts and materials will be available on their website.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) announced its fourth annual 'Crush the Crisis' opioid take back day on October 29, 2022, to combat opioid misuse. Over 100 facilities will partner with local law enforcement to collect unused medications. In 2021, over 107,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S., marking a 15% increase from 2020. Last year's event collected 15,566 pounds of medication. HCA Healthcare has donated $750,000 to develop safer pain management protocols and utilizes big data from 35 million patient encounters to enhance care.
HCA Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers in the U.S., announced a significant organizational change effective January 1, 2023. This involves creating a third operating group to enhance alignment with the company’s strategy and improve long-term performance. Jon Foster has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, overseeing key operational areas. Additionally, several leadership promotions were announced across various divisions. This restructuring aims to streamline decision-making and provide focused support for the company’s networks.
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