Segments - Schedule of Segment Reporting, By Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue	$ 5,966,072	$ 5,409,483	$ 5,129,687
Expenses:
Salaries and benefits	2,534,756	2,384,062	2,411,677
Supplies	1,033,122	993,405	955,168
Professional fees	1,097,119	980,270	736,299
Net income attributable to Ardent Health Partners, Inc.	210,343	53,904	188,909
Reportable Segment
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenue	5,966,072	5,409,483	5,129,687
Expenses:
Salaries and benefits	2,432,567	2,253,706	2,194,620
Contract labor	102,189	130,356	217,057
Supplies	1,033,122	993,405	955,168
Professional fees	399,303	350,799	278,190
Contract services	697,816	629,471	458,109
Other segment items	1,090,732	997,842	837,634
Net income attributable to Ardent Health Partners, Inc.	$ 210,343	$ 53,904	$ 188,909