Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table provides a summary of the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands, except earnings per share and shares):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	(27,205	)	$	(4,687	)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		356			315
Net income (loss) attributable to Quorum Health Corporation	$	(27,561	)	$	(5,002	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted		27,800,597			28,412,054
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quorum Health Corporation stockholders	$	(0.99	)	$	(0.18	)