Earnings Per Share Data ("EPS") and Stock Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2024			2023
Basic and Diluted:
Net income attributable to UHS	$	261,834		$	163,115
Less: Net income attributable to unvested restricted share    grants		(45	)		(129	)
Net income attributable to UHS – basic and diluted	$	261,789		$	162,986
Weighted average number of common shares - basic		67,204			70,535
Net effect of dilutive stock options and grants based on the    treasury stock method		1,278			952
Weighted average number of common shares and    equivalents - diluted		68,482			71,487
Earnings per basic share attributable to UHS:	$	3.90		$	2.31
Earnings per diluted share attributable to UHS:	$	3.82		$	2.28