Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 96,038	$ 123,099	$ 414,504	$ 420,837
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized derivative gains on cash flow hedges	4,712	3,054	12,922	12,871
Amortization of terminated hedge	(84)	(84)	(252)	(252)
Currency translation adjustment	(2,506)	0	(2,506)	0
Other comprehensive income before tax	2,122	2,970	10,164	12,619
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	1,620	1,120	4,685	4,758
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	502	1,850	5,479	7,861
Comprehensive income	96,540	124,949	419,983	428,698
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	13,241	8,512	41,958	34,625
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS	$ 83,299	$ 116,437	$ 378,025	$ 394,073