Company Profile

Company Overview

www.hcahealthcare.com

Founded in 1968 and based in Nashville, TN, today HCA remains the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. As of January 31, 2011, HCA Inc. owns, operates, and/or manages 164 hospitals containing 41,377 licensed beds, 106 ambulatory surgery centers and 8 endoscopy centers in 20 states and England. We are dedicated to providing healthcare services that meet each community's local healthcare needs. We seek to integrate various services to deliver patient care with maximum quality and efficiency. Our approach includes focusing on quality; streamlining operations; sharing technology, equipment and personnel where appropriate; and using economies of scale when contracting for medical supplies and administrative services.

HCA's strategy includes:
1. Putting patients first
2. Investing in our communities
3. Focusing on leading hospitals in core communities
4. Improving local operations through efficient use of resources
5. Building strong physician relationships