Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

A summary of the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015		2016			2015
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	(243,966	)	$	2,205	$	(248,653	)	$	8,029
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		1,095			775		1,410			400
Net income (loss) attributable to Quorum Health Corporation		(245,061	)		1,430		(250,063	)		7,629
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted		28,412,720			28,412,054		28,412,389			28,412,054
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quorum Health Corporation stockholders	$	(8.63	)	$	0.05	$	(8.80	)	$	0.27