Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts	$ 2,195,776	$ 2,081,662	$ 4,324,126	$ 4,160,010
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	175,955	246,687	384,139	493,403
Net revenues	2,019,821	1,834,975	3,939,987	3,666,607
Operating charges:
Salaries, wages and benefits	961,920	897,334	1,897,285	1,799,630
Other operating expenses	428,720	325,562	810,480	706,569
Supplies expense	223,774	202,344	439,572	406,986
Depreciation and amortization	90,691	81,682	184,050	161,494
Lease and rental expense	23,458	24,082	46,796	48,747
Electronic health records incentive income	(2,174)	(83)	(2,604)	(4,795)
Operating Expenses, Total	1,726,389	1,530,921	3,375,579	3,118,631
Income from operations	293,432	304,054	564,408	547,976
Interest expense, net	35,087	38,236	70,280	78,174
Income before income taxes	258,345	265,818	494,128	469,802
Provision for income taxes	91,731	98,015	175,662	172,064
Net income	166,614	167,803	318,466	297,738
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	14,943	15,962	28,717	26,113
Net income attributable to UHS	$ 151,671	$ 151,841	$ 289,749	$ 271,625
Basic earnings per share attributable to UHS	$ 1.53	$ 1.55	$ 2.93	$ 2.77
Diluted earnings per share attributable to UHS	$ 1.51	$ 1.53	$ 2.89	$ 2.75
Weighted average number of common shares - basic	98,872	98,033	98,722	97,872
Add: Other share equivalents	1,363	1,178	1,474	1,019
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents - diluted	100,235	99,211	100,196	98,891