Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 265,910	$ 168,008	$ 826,062	$ 499,685
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	29,221	(24,631)	29,155	(703)
Other			17
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	29,221	(24,631)	29,172	(703)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(140)	(926)	288	(95)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	29,361	(23,705)	28,884	(608)
Comprehensive income	295,271	144,303	854,946	499,077
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,196	1,019	16,362	(1,732)
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 288,075	$ 143,284	$ 838,584	$ 500,809