Here are the 17 largest hospital chains in the United States including both for-profit and not-for-profit hospital chains.
Hospital Corporation of America: 169
Community Health Systems: 159
Ascension Health: 141
Catholic Health Initiatives: 103
Trinity: 92
Tenet Healthcare: 79
LifePoint: 72
Baylor, Scott & White: 48
Adventist Health Systems: 46
Prime Healthcare Services: 43
Dignity Health: 40
Kaiser Permanente: 38
Quorum Health: 38
Providence Health & Services: 34
Banner Health: 29
Universal Health Services: 25
Sutter Health: 24
Contact Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com for any comments or updates to this list.