Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 169,302	$ 158,781	$ 331,677	$ 309,802
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	19,730	(28,232)	23,928	(46,702)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	19,730	(28,232)	23,928	(46,702)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	1,255	68	831	(876)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	18,475	(28,300)	23,097	(45,826)
Comprehensive income	187,777	130,481	354,774	263,976
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,011)	(5,281)	(2,751)	(8,173)
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 189,788	$ 135,762	$ 357,525	$ 272,149