With Hurricane Irma advancing toward the Florida coast, various hospital chains are preparing to be impacted by the storm.
The following five hospital operators own the most property in Florida, according to Market Watch.
Note: Health systems are listed in alphabetical order, not by property amount.
1. Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): owns 28 hospitals in Florida
2. Envision Healthcare (Greenwood Village, Colo.): owns 34 ASCs in Florida
3. HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn): owns 43 hospitals in Florida
4. Surgery Partners (Nashville, Tenn): owns 22 ASCs and 28 physician practices in Florida
5. Tenet Healthcare (Dallas): owns 10 hospitals and 17 ambulatory surgical centers in Florida