Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	8. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments On December 23, 2019, we entered into definitive agreements to acquire a portfolio of 30 acute care hospitals located throughout the United Kingdom for approximately £1.5 billion from affiliates of BMI. In a related transaction, affiliates of Circle entered into definitive agreements to acquire BMI and assume operations of its 52 facilities in the United Kingdom. Upon closing of the transaction on January 8, 2020, we leased back the hospitals to affiliates of Circle under 30 cross-defaulted leases guaranteed by Circle. The leases have initial fixed terms ending in 2050, with two five-year extension options and annual inflation-based escalators. To help fund this acquisition, we entered into a five-year term loan for £700 million on January 6, 2020. Contingencies We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these proceedings is not presently expected to materially affect our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

On December 23, 2019, we entered into definitive agreements to acquire a portfolio of 30 acute care hospitals located throughout the United Kingdom for approximately £1.5 billion from affiliates of BMI. In a related transaction, affiliates of Circle entered into definitive agreements to acquire BMI and assume operations of its 52 facilities in the United Kingdom. Upon closing of the transaction on January 8, 2020, we leased back the hospitals to affiliates of Circle under 30 cross-defaulted leases guaranteed by Circle. The leases have initial fixed terms ending in 2050, with two five-year extension options and annual inflation-based escalators. To help fund this acquisition, we entered into a five-year term loan for £700 million on January 6, 2020.

Contingencies

We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these proceedings is not presently expected to materially affect our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.