Universal Health Services, Inc. Appoints Darren Lehrich as Vice President of Investor Relations

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Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS), a leading healthcare services provider, has appointed Darren Lehrich as Vice President of Investor Relations, reporting to CFO Steve Filton. Lehrich brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including CFO at Help at Home and investor relations leadership positions at Magellan Health and American Renal Associates.

Prior to his corporate roles, Lehrich spent 17 years as an equity research analyst, including serving as managing director at Deutsche Bank from 2005-2015. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State and an MBA in Finance from Purdue University.

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• Creation of a new dedicated investor relations role indicates enhanced focus on shareholder communication
• Appointment of an experienced professional with both sell-side and corporate IR expertise

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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, announced today that Darren Lehrich has joined as Vice President of Investor Relations. Lehrich reports to CFO Steve Filton in the newly established investor relations role.

Lehrich joins UHS from Help at Home where he served in strategic finance leadership roles since 2022 including Senior Vice President of investor relations and finance and most recently as CFO. He previously led investor relations for Magellan Health Inc. and American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.

Prior to his corporate finance leadership roles, Lehrich covered the healthcare industry for 17 years as an equity research analyst. He led Deutsche Bank's healthcare providers coverage as managing director from 2005-2015 and served in similar financial analyst roles at Piper Jaffray, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Furman Selz.

Lehrich holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Administration from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Finance from Purdue University.

"Darren is a well-regarded investor relations professional and strategic finance leader who brings strong, trusting relationships within the investor and analyst community," said Steve Filton, EVP and CFO, UHS. "Darren's coverage of the industry and UHS, coupled with his experience in building investor relations functions, make him an ideal partner for me and the UHS leadership team. We are excited to welcome Darren to the UHS team."

About Universal Health Services 
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, our annual revenues during 2024 were approximately $15.8 billion. In 2025, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #271 on the Fortune 500; and in 2024, ranked #399 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World's Largest Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company's founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 29 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

 

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SOURCE Universal Health Services, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new VP of Investor Relations at Universal Health Services (UHS)?

Darren Lehrich has been appointed as Vice President of Investor Relations at UHS, reporting to CFO Steve Filton.

What is Darren Lehrich's background before joining UHS?

Lehrich previously served as CFO at Help at Home, held IR roles at Magellan Health and American Renal Associates, and spent 17 years as an equity research analyst, including as managing director at Deutsche Bank.

Who does the new UHS VP of Investor Relations report to?

Darren Lehrich reports to CFO Steve Filton in the newly established investor relations role.

What are Darren Lehrich's educational qualifications?

Lehrich holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Administration from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Finance from Purdue University.