HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is a global for-profit operator of healthcare facilities, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, the company's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves human life across communities.

The company's extensive network includes 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 additional sites of care, such as surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and physician clinics. These facilities are located across 20 U.S. states and the United Kingdom, offering a broad spectrum of medical services including cardiology, emergency care, oncology, and orthopedics. HCA Healthcare is also a significant provider of clinical and medical education, operating numerous graduate medical education programs.

As of 2024, HCA Healthcare is ranked #61 on the Fortune 500. Samuel N. Hazen serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company recently reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, with revenues increasing to $19.109 billion and net income rising to $1.620 billion. HCA Healthcare has also been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year and had several of its hospitals named among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for 2026.