CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 123,099	$ 81,373	$ 420,837	$ 341,387
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized derivative gains on cash flow hedges	3,054	(45)	12,871	1,782
Amortization of terminated hedge	(84)	(84)	(252)	(252)
Other comprehensive income before tax	2,970	(129)	12,619	1,530
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	1,120	(47)	4,758	585
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,850	(82)	7,861	945
Comprehensive income	124,949	81,291	428,698	342,332
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	8,512	9,556	34,625	33,402
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 116,437	$ 71,735	$ 394,073	$ 308,930