Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts	$ 2,128,350	$ 2,078,348
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	208,184	246,716
Net revenues	1,920,166	1,831,632
Operating charges:
Salaries, wages and benefits	935,365	902,296
Other operating expenses	381,760	381,007
Supplies expense	215,798	204,642
Depreciation and amortization	93,359	79,812
Lease and rental expense	23,338	24,665
Electronic health records incentive income	(430)	(4,712)
Operating Expenses, Total	1,649,190	1,587,710
Income from operations	270,976	243,922
Interest expense, net	35,193	39,938
Income before income taxes	235,783	203,984
Provision for income taxes	83,931	74,049
Net income	151,852	129,935
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	13,774	10,151
Net income attributable to UHS	$ 138,078	$ 119,784
Basic earnings per share attributable to UHS	$ 1.40	$ 1.23
Diluted earnings per share attributable to UHS	$ 1.38	$ 1.21
Weighted average number of common shares - basic	98,572	97,711
Add: Other share equivalents	1,585	860
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents - diluted	100,157	98,571