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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 has been named a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans. The company has hired over 65,000 veterans, active-duty personnel, and military spouses since 2012. In honor of Veterans Day, HCA Healthcare is donating $150,000 to support various veteran-focused organizations including Armed Services YMCA, CreatiVets, The Honor Foundation, and Operation Stand Down.
The company has earned multiple recognitions, including the Gold distinction from VIQTORY for the second year running. HCA Healthcare maintains a Veterans Colleague Network and offers military leave with supplemental pay to eligible employees serving on active duty.
HCA Healthcare reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenues of $17.487 billion, up from $16.213 billion in Q3 2023. Net income reached $1.270 billion ($4.88 per diluted share), including a $0.15 per share impact from Hurricane Helene. Same facility admissions and equivalent admissions both increased 4.5%. Emergency room visits rose 4.6%, while inpatient surgeries grew 1.6%. The company maintained its 2024 guidance but expects results in the lower half of the range due to hurricane impacts, with anticipated Q4 hurricane-related costs of $200-300 million.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) is set to participate in three major healthcare conferences in November 2024. The company will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on November 14 at 7:15am PT in Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA, the Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference on November 20 at 11:20am ET in New York, NY, and the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on November 21 at 8:00am CT in Nashville, TN.
Live audio webcasts and presentation materials, where available, will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of HCA Healthcare's website. Investors are advised to check the conference schedule or the company's website for any potential changes to dates and times.
HCA Healthcare has announced a $1 million donation towards Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts in North Carolina. The category 4 hurricane made landfall on September 26, 2024, causing widespread damage and power outages. HCA Healthcare operates seven hospitals in western North Carolina, where many colleagues were affected.
The donation includes:
- $250,000 to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
- $250,000 to the American Red Cross of North Carolina
- $500,000 to other community partners
HCA Healthcare activated its Enterprise Emergency Operations Center to support hospital leadership and distribute resources. Over 100 nurses and other healthcare professionals from across the country are providing support to local caregivers. The company is also a longstanding partner of the American Red Cross, contributing $500,000 annually to their disaster relief efforts.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) has announced its upcoming 3rd Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. The webcast is scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9:00 am central (10:00 am eastern). Investors and interested parties can access the live audio stream through the company's investor relations website. For those unable to attend the live event, an archived version of the call will be made available on the same platform.
Frank Morgan, Vice President of Investor Relations, is the primary contact for this event. The company has provided both investor and media contact information for further inquiries. This earnings call is an important event for shareholders and analysts to gain insights into HCA Healthcare's financial performance and future outlook.
HCA Healthcare presented its annual Awards of Distinction, honoring exceptional employees, physicians, and volunteers. The awards include the Frist Humanitarian Award, the HCA Healthcare Innovators Award, and the Excellence in Nursing Award.
The Frist Humanitarian Award recipients are Samantha McClelland (employee), Dr. Jonathan Jacobs (physician), and Paulette Bennett (volunteer). Each demonstrated extraordinary commitment to serving others.
Jedediah Vivio received the Innovators Award for his work on the Expanse Automation team, contributing to HCA Healthcare's new electronic health record platform.
The Excellence in Nursing Award recipients are Roni S. Hutson for Professional Mentoring and Heather Hurlburt for Compassionate Care. Both nurses have shown exceptional dedication to patient care and professional development.
These awards reflect HCA Healthcare's commitment to recognizing individuals who exemplify the organization's culture and values.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) is set to participate in two major healthcare conferences in September 2024. The company will present at the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on September 5 at 8:00 AM ET in Everett, MA. Later that day, at 3:20 PM ET, HCA will also present at Morgan Stanley's 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY.
Investors and interested parties can access live audio webcasts and presentation materials through the Investor Relations section of HCA Healthcare's website. The company advises checking the conference schedule or their website for any potential changes to dates and times. These presentations offer valuable opportunities for stakeholders to gain insights into HCA Healthcare's operations and future strategies.
HCA Healthcare's subsidiary, HCA Inc., has announced a proposed public offering of senior notes. The terms, including maturity, interest rate, and principal amount, will be determined based on market conditions at pricing. The net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, potentially including repayment of borrowings under the company's senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. Citigroup Global Markets, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The offering is being made through an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, with details available in the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues reaching $17.492 billion, up from $15.861 billion in Q2 2023. Net income rose to $1.461 billion ($5.53 per diluted share), compared to $1.193 billion ($4.29 per diluted share) in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $3.550 billion from $3.056 billion year-over-year.
Key metrics showed positive trends: same facility admissions up 5.8%, equivalent admissions up 5.2%, and emergency room visits up 5.5%. The company has raised its 2024 guidance, projecting revenues between $69.750 to $71.750 billion and EPS between $21.60 to $22.80 per diluted share.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) will host its 2nd Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Conference Call on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 9:00 am Central Time (10:00 am Eastern Time). Investors and interested parties can listen to the live audio webcast through the company’s investor relations website.
The webcast will be accessible at this link. For those unable to join live, the call will be archived on the same site.
For more information, contact Frank Morgan, Vice President, Investor Relations, at 615-344-2688 or via email at frank.morgan@hcahealthcare.com. Media inquiries can be directed to Harlow Sumerford at 615-344-1851.
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