Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 166,614	$ 167,803	$ 318,466	$ 297,738
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized derivative gains on cash flow hedges	4,465	5,282	8,210	9,817
Amortization of terminated hedge	(84)	(84)	(168)	(168)
Other comprehensive income before tax	4,381	5,198	8,042	9,649
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	1,620	1,960	2,974	3,638
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,761	3,238	5,068	6,011
Comprehensive income	169,375	171,041	323,534	303,749
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	14,943	15,962	28,717	26,113
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 154,432	$ 155,079	$ 294,817	$ 277,636