Universal Health Services, Inc. | Healthcare Delivered with Passion

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services in the nation with approximately 96,700 employees dedicated to improving people’s lives and transforming the delivery of healthcare. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates 27 Acute Care hospitals, 333 Behavioral Health inpatient facilities, 27 freestanding emergency departments and 21 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care centers in 39 states in the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. UHS also offers health insurance plans through Prominence Health, and manages a network of physicians through Independence Physician Management.

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Universal Health Services Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Save Medicare $90 Million in 2023

December 4, 2024 — Prominence Health is proud to announce the results of its 2023 Accountable Care Organization (ACO) performance, achieving over $90 million in savings for Medicare.

Philadelphia Business Journal: Largest Health Systems Annual Ranking

December 2024 — We made the list! UHS is ranked among the Largest Health Systems in the Greater Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list is determined by the total number of local licensed beds. UHS ranks at #6. For over 45 years, UHS has been a leader in healthcare management and often recognized for delivering quality care. View the full list at bizjournals.com →

Becker’s Health IT: Lessons from 3 Top Health Systems on Retaining IT Talent

November 2024 — At UHS, IT staffers receive continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance their skills and stay current on the latest technologies, said CIO Eric Goodwin. "This is seen by our employees as an important driver of job satisfaction." Read more at beckershospitalreview.com →

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Behavioral Health

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CNBC: UHS President and CEO Marc Miller on The Trump Health Agenda

November 2024 — “Our business has been very strong this year,” said Marc D. Miller, President and CEO, UHS. “Demand for our services is high. People are choosing to come to our hospitals. We are in a very good position. Our operators have done a terrific job this year.” Watch on cnbc.com. →

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Universal Health Services Named Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women

November 13, 2024 — UHS today announced its designation as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women, the Greater Philadelphia Region’s premier women’s organization.

The American Opportunity Index 2024 Employer of Choice

Universal Health Services Recognized as an Employer of Choice by the American Opportunity Index

November 4, 2024 — UHS has been announced as a Top 100 Employer of Choice by the 2024 American Opportunity Index, a groundbreaking ranking that measures how effective companies are at developing talent to drive business performance and advance individual employees’ careers.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network and Universal Health Services Hold Beam Topping Ceremony at Hanover Hill Behavioral Health

October 1, 2024 — The new hospital in Hanover Township is on schedule to open in 2025.

Investor’s Business Daily — Top Stocks to Watch

September 2024 — Investor’s Business Daily announced a list of 19 stocks — including UHS and two other medical sector stocks — that outpace 99% of all companies in terms of key stock-picking factors. Read more at investors.com →

Marc Miller Philadelphia Business Journal 2024 Most Admired CEO Awards

Marc D. Miller named to Philadelphia Business Journal Most Admired CEOs List 2024

September 16, 2024 — UHS is pleased to announce that President and CEO Marc D. Miller has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual collection of the Most Admired CEOs for 2024.

Workplace Intelligence: The Leaders Championing the AI Workplace Movement

September 2024 — AI has profoundly transformed the workforce by automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and reshaping job roles across various industries. Recent research shows that 38% of HR leaders have explored or implemented AI solutions to improve process efficiency and 76% of HR leaders believe that if their organization does not adopt and implement AI solutions, such as generative AI, in the next 12 to 24 months, they will be lagging in organizational success compared to those that do. Read quotes from SVP, HR Maria Zangardi →

The CEO Forum Names Marc D. Miller to the Top 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare

August 2024 — The CEO Forum, the quarterly publication by CEOs for CEOs, has selected Marc D. Miller, President & CEO, Universal Health Services, for the Top 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America in the exclusive category of Behavioral Health. This is bestowed for UHS' leadership in setting the vision for America and executing the model for elevating hospital and healthcare services as delivered by over 96,000 focused and passionate team members. Read the article (PDF download) →

Modern Healthcare Names UHS to Largest Hospital Systems Annual List

August 2024 — UHS has been named to the Modern Healthcare Largest Hospital Systems for 2024. Founded in 1979, this year UHS marks its 45th anniversary. Today, UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services with more than 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Here is how we lead with purpose. Read more at modernhealthcare.com (subscription required) →

Becker’s IT: Top 10 CIOs share their most Innovative Tech

August 2024 — As the healthcare industry embraces technological transformation, leaders agree it is not about having tech, but having the right tech to stand out. Becker's asked hospital and health system CIOs: What is the most unique technological tool you are currently using in your organization? Read more at beckershospitalreview.com →

Maria Zangardi Named Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Officer, Universal Health Services

July 16, 2024 — UHS has announced the appointment of Maria Zangardi to Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Officer, UHS, effective July 15, succeeding Gerry Johnson Geckle who is retiring following her 50-year career, the past 13 of which were with UHS.

CNBC: Universal Health Services CEO on earnings, the 2024 election, and the labor market

July 2024 — Marc D. Miller, President and CEO of Universal Health Services, discusses Q2 earnings and the overall health care sector. Watch the video at cnbc.com →

Universal Health Services, Inc. Ranks on Forbes Global 2000 List

June 28, 2024 — Forbes released its 22nd annual edition of the Global 2000, which has ranked the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales, profits, assets and market value. UHS is ranked at #1189.

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Unified ER Effort Saves Community Member

The ER team at Temecula Valley Hospital helped save Steffani Natter's life after she went into cardiac arrest.

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Philadelphia Business Journal: Largest Public Companies in the Philadelphia Area

July 2024 — UHS is named at #5 on the Philadelphia Business Journal list of the Largest Public Companies in the region. The list includes publicly traded companies that are headquartered within the counties of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery and Philadelphia in PA. Read more at bizjournals.com →

Universal Health Services, Inc. Ranks on Fortune 500 for 21st Year

June 4, 2024 — UHS is honored to announce it is ranked on the annual Fortune 500 list for the 21st time — this year at #299.

Becker's: CEOs Weigh in on How to Improve Patient Trust in Health Systems

May 2024 — “We recognize that health literacy can significantly impact the overall health of patients. Patient experience is a key area of focus in improving health literacy, as we aim to foster at each facility a culture of kindness, understanding and compassion,” said Marc D. Miller, President and CEO, UHS. Read more at beckershospitalreview.com →

Behavioral Health Business: UHS Credits Tough Negotiating Stance with Payers for Favorable Rates

May 2024 — “We just had more optionality in negotiating with payers being able to get our payers to pay us what we thought was an adequate rate for the care of their patients,” UHS CFO Steve Filton said at RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference this morning. Read more at bhbusiness.com→

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