Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,732	$ 17,238	$ 12,558	$ 23,471
Accounts receivable, net	1,186,012	1,116,961
Supplies	104,280	101,781
Deferred income taxes	107,359	119,903
Other current assets	117,498	76,446
Total current assets	1,529,881	1,432,329
Property and equipment	5,901,163	5,691,902
Less: accumulated depreciation	(2,386,484)	(2,249,733)
Property, plant and equipment, net, Total	3,514,679	3,442,169
Other assets:
Goodwill	3,089,172	3,049,016
Deferred charges	48,976	57,881
Other	365,364	330,328
Total assets	8,548,072	8,311,723	8,317,253
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	77,686	99,312
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,038,187	953,449
Federal and state taxes	0	7,127
Total current liabilities	1,115,873	1,059,888
Other noncurrent liabilities	276,462	284,589
Long-term debt	3,070,311	3,209,762
Deferred income taxes	254,573	239,148
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	231,545	218,107
Equity:
UHS common stockholders' equity	3,546,134	3,249,979
Noncontrolling interest	53,174	50,250
Total equity	3,599,308	3,300,229
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 8,548,072	$ 8,311,723