Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to UHS	$ 362,612	$ 294,330	$ 684,240	$ 560,152
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	35,247	907	50,148	(66)
Other				17
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	35,247	907	50,148	(49)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	8	8	(400)	428
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	35,239	899	50,548	(477)
Comprehensive income	397,851	295,229	734,788	559,675
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	9,394	5,178	14,342	9,166
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 388,457	$ 290,051	$ 720,446	$ 550,509