CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 117,444	$ 116,034	$ 260,014	$ 246,021
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized derivative gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	212	(20,583)	1,827	(18,276)
Amortization of terminated hedge	(84)	(84)	(168)	(168)
Other comprehensive income before tax	128	(20,667)	1,659	(18,444)
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	50	(7,916)	632	(7,056)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	78	(12,751)	1,027	(11,388)
Comprehensive income	117,522	103,283	261,041	234,633
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	9,883	12,385	23,846	28,179
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 107,639	$ 90,898	$ 237,195	$ 206,454