CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (243,966)	$ 2,205	$ (248,653)	$ 8,029
Amortization and recognition of unrecognized pension cost components, net of income taxes	(3,810)	0	(3,810)	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(247,776)	2,205	(252,463)	8,029
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,095	775	1,410	400
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quorum Health Corporation	$ (248,871)	$ 1,430	$ (253,873)	$ 7,629