Seven things to know:
1. The for-profit system reported an operating income of $1.7 billion (10.6% operating margin) in 12 months ended Dec. 31, up from $1.2 billion (8.2% margin) in the same period in 2023,
2. The system posted net revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, a 10.8% increase year over year.
3. UHS reported total expenses of $14.1 billion, up 7.9% year over year. Salaries, wages and benefits increased 5.8% year over year to $7.5 billion. Supply expenses increased 3.6% to $1.6 billion.
4. UHS’ acute care hospitals saw adjusted admissions increase 2.9% year over year, while adjusted patient days increased by 1.8%. Net revenue per adjusted admission increased by 5.1%, while net revenue per adjusted patient day increased by 6.3%. Net revenues generated from acute care services — on a same facility basis — increased 8.5%
5. UHS is projecting net revenue between $17 billion and $17.4 billion in 2025.
6. The system expects to spend between $850 million and $1 billion on capital expenses in 2025. UHS spent $943.8 million in capital expenses in 2024 and $743 million in 2023.
7. UHS operates 28 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient facilities, an insurance offering, and a physician network in 39 states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.
