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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.
McKesson Corporation and HCA Healthcare have announced a joint venture to combine their oncology research efforts, enhancing clinical trials and treatment options for cancer patients. The venture will merge McKesson’s US Oncology Research with HCA’s Sarah Cannon Research Institute, aiming to improve access and accelerate cancer drug development, especially in underserved communities. McKesson will hold a 51% stake and operating control. The deal is expected to close in 2022, pending regulatory approval and customary conditions.
HCA Healthcare announced the opening of a new Galen College of Nursing campus in Asheville, North Carolina, enhancing nursing education amid a national shortage. The new campus, opening in late September, will be the eighth location for Galen since joining HCA in 2020, expanding total enrollment to approximately 10,000 students. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 194,500 annual nursing job openings for the next decade, highlighting the growing need for trained nurses. HCA aims to leverage this partnership to improve patient care and nursing education.
HCA Healthcare has announced a three-year,
HCA Healthcare has appointed Keith Zimmerman as the new president of its MidAmerica Division, effective June 13, following the retirement of Mel Lagarde. Zimmerman, a 31-year healthcare veteran and former CEO of Medical City Arlington, will oversee seven hospitals and various care sites in the Kansas City area. During Lagarde's 40-year tenure, he contributed significantly to HCA's success. HCA operates 182 hospitals and approximately 2,300 ambulatory sites, emphasizing patient-focused care and clinical advancements.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) is scheduled to present at two healthcare conferences in May 2022. The first presentation will be on May 11, 2022, at 8:00 am PDT during the BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The second presentation is set for May 18, 2022, at 9:30 am EDT, at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY. Investors can access live audio webcasts and presentation materials on the company’s website, with details subject to change.
Valify, a healthcare cost management company based in Frisco, Texas, has been named “Company of the Year” by CIOReview in the 50 most promising healthcare solutions category. Valify utilizes a proprietary technology platform to analyze healthcare spending, helping hospitals reduce operational costs and financial risk. The company, acquired by HCA Healthcare, manages over $600 billion in categorized spend across 1,300 service categories, offering end-to-end cost management solutions to thousands of hospitals.
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HCA Healthcare reported first-quarter 2022 revenues of $14.945 billion, up from $13.977 billion in Q1 2021. Net income was $1.273 billion or $4.14 per diluted share, down from $1.423 billion. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $2.944 billion from $3.052 billion a year prior. Key metrics showed 2.1% and 5.0% increases in same facility admissions and equivalent admissions, respectively. The company revised its 2022 guidance, lowering revenue expectations to $59.5 to $61.5 billion and net income to $4.950 to $5.340 billion.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) will conduct its 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting virtually on April 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM Central (3:00 PM Eastern). Shareholders can join the meeting via a live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HCA2022. HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, is one of the largest healthcare service providers in the U.S., operating 182 hospitals and around 2,300 ambulatory care sites across 20 states and the U.K.
HCA Healthcare has released its annual Impact Report, showcasing its commitment to enhancing patient care and supporting communities. In 2021, HCA managed over 35 million patient encounters and achieved a median door-to-needle time for stroke care of 35 minutes, significantly faster than the national goal. The organization provided more than $3.3 billion in charity care and established the Health Equity Council to address disparities. With over $100 million invested in nursing resources and ongoing community support, HCA emphasizes its role as a leader in healthcare innovation and community service.
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