Increase (decrease) in capital reserves of commercial insurance subsidiary.
Increase Decrease In Capital Reserves Of Commercial Insurance Subsidiary
Decrease in capital reserves of commercial insurance subsidiary
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Mutual Funds
Summary of Effects of Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts on Result of Operations
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Other patient revenue and adjustments net,
Other Patient Revenue And Adjustments Net [Member]
Other Patient Revenue and Adjustments, Net
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Pre-tax share of income from the Trust
Other Operating Income
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Shares vesting period
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other assets and deferred charges
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Balance
Balance
Redeemable non-controlling interest balances
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount, Total
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets
Revenue from contract with customer excluding assessed tax percentage.
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax Percentage
Percentage of Net Revenue
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Basis of Fair Value Measurement, Level 1
One three six month SOFR rate plus index based loans.
One Three Six Month S O F R Rate Plus Index Based Loans [Member]
One Three Six Month SOFR Rate Plus Index Based Loans
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other working capital accounts
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net, Total
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Total net revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Net revenues
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect [Abstract]
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, District of Columbia
New senior secured credit facility.
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
New Senior Secured Notes
Operating leases, number of renewal options at existing lease rates.
Operating Leases Number Of Renewal Options At Existing Lease Rates
Number of renewal options at existing lease rates
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options and restricted stock
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disaggregates Revenue by Major Source
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of businesses and property
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-Term Debt, Type
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Clive Behavioral Health Hospital.
Clive Behavioral Health Hospital [Member]
Clive Behavioral Health Hospital
Self insured amount per occurrence.
Self Insured Amount Per Occurrence
Purchased several excess policies through commercial insurance carriers per occurrence
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Title of Individual [Domain]
Title of Individual
Gross inpatient revenues.
Gross Inpatient Revenues
Gross inpatient revenues
Depreciation for discontinued operations and amortization.
Depreciation For Discontinued Operations And Amortization
Depreciation & amortization
Foreign and U.S. state and local jurisdictions statutes of limitations.
Foreign And United States And Local Jurisdictions Statutes Of Limitations
Foreign and U.S. state and local jurisdictions have statutes of limitations, in years
Tranche B term loan.
Tranche B Term Loan [Member]
Tranche B Term Loan
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities noncurrent
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividends declared and paid, per share
Term loan A facility.
Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Term Loan A
Professional Malpractice Liability Insurance [Member]
Professional Liability
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units.
Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Units And Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities, fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets:
Operating leases, number of renewal options at fair market value lease rates.
Operating Leases Number Of Renewal Options At Fair Market Value Lease Rates
Number of renewal options at fair market lease rates
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Debt instrument yield percentage.
Debt Instrument Yield Percentage
Senior notes yield percentage
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Liabilities and Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Amount claimed from over payments of legal settlements.
Amount Claimed From Over Payments Of Legal Settlements
Amount claimed from over payments of legal settlements
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
One two three six month libor rate plus index based loans.
One Two Three Six Month L I B O R Rate Plus Index Based Loans [Member]
One Two Three Six Month LIBOR Rate Plus Index Based Loans
Aiken Regional Medical Center.
Aiken Regional Medical Center [Member]
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Number of square feet to be constructed in medical office building.
Number Of Square Feet To Be Constructed In Medical Office Building
Number of square feet to be constructed
Net income (loss) to UHS / noncontrolling interests
Net income excluding redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Net Income Excluding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, per option
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to UHS
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Market value of retained vested shares
Retained Earnings, Appropriated [Member]
Retained Earnings
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information related to leases.
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures
Non-controlling interest balances
Number of lease renewal option exercised.
Number Of Lease Renewal Option Exercised
Number of lease renewal option exercised
Lease Expiration Date
Lease expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, available borrowing capacity
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Number of freestanding emergency departments to be acquired in business acquisition.
Number Of Freestanding Emergency Departments To Be Acquired In Business Acquisition
Number of free-standing emergency departments to be acquired
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Total
Percentage of insurance deductible.
Percentage Of Insurance Deductible
Percentage of insurance deductible
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania
Five point zero zero percent senior secured notes due two thousand twenty six.
Five Point Zero Zero Percent Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
5.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Real estate leases option to extend lease term
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends paid
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer
Medicare.
Medicare [Member]
Medicare
SEC Schedule, 12-18, Supplemental Information, Property-Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Earned Premium
Property insurance
Operating leases, renewal options term at existing lease rates.
Operating Leases Renewal Options Term At Existing Lease Rates
Renewal options term at existing lease rates
Catastrophic Event [Domain]
Catastrophic Event
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Common class D.
Common Class D [Member]
Class D
Financial liability from fair value of real estate assets exchanged.
Financial Liability From Fair Value Of Real Estate Assets Exchanged
Financial liability included in debt
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of credit facility, starting date
AZERBAIJAN
Arizona
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Line of credit facility, maturity date
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument carrying amount
Long-Term Debt, Total
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net, Total
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock
Operating leases additional renewal options at fair market value lease rates expiration year.
Operating Leases Additional Renewal Options At Fair Market Value Lease Rates Expiration Year
Operating leases additional renewal options at fair market value lease rates expiration year
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Group seven.
Group Seven [Member]
Quarterly Payment Beginning on December 31,2021 Through September 2023
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Estimated payments to acquire life insurance policies.
Estimated Payments To Acquire Life Insurance Policies
Estimated payments to acquire life insurance policies
Behavioral health care facility.
Behavioral Health Care Facility [Member]
Behavioral Health Care Facility
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, basic and diluted.
Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic And Diluted
Net income attributable to UHS – basic and diluted
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets & liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Self-insured for professional and general liability, current
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments
Trust owned by chief executive officer.
Trust Owned By Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Trust Owned by CEO
Rate adjustment to one month Eurodollar rate on credit facility borrowings.
Rate Adjustment To One Month Eurodollar Rate On Credit Facility Borrowings
Rate adjustment to one month Eurodollar rate on credit facility borrowings
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name
Income taxes.
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Lease revenue
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Total
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Accrued interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock
Securitized borrowings credit facility borrowing capacity.
Securitized Borrowings Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity
Accounts receivable securitization program credit facility, borrowing capacity
Operating leases additional number of renewal options at fair market value lease rates.
Operating Leases Additional Number Of Renewal Options At Fair Market Value Lease Rates
Operating leases additional number of renewal options at fair market value lease rates
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Initial term of real estate lease
Lease initial terms
Assets
Total assets
Total Assets
Income taxes.
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Noncash purchases of property and equipment
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Right of use assets-operating leases
Managed medicaid.
Managed Medicaid [Member]
Managed Medicaid
Common Class A [Member]
Class A
Number of beds available in behavioral health care facility.
Number Of Beds Available In Behavioral Health Care Facility
Number of bed available in behavioral health care facility
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Extend [true false]
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Related Party, Type [Domain]
Related Party
Lease rent receivable.
Lease Rent Receivable
Lease rent receivable
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Catastrophic Event [Axis]
Catastrophic Event
Number of behavioral health care hospitals.
Number Of Behavioral Health Care Hospitals
Number of behavioral health care hospitals
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Operating leases, renewal options term at fair market value lease rates.
Operating Leases Renewal Options Term At Fair Market Value Lease Rates
Renewal options term at fair market lease rates
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance
Balance
Total equity
Flood [Member]
Flood
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Loan, Securitized or Asset-Backed Financing Arrangement, Principal Outstanding
Accounts receivable securitization program credit facility, amount outstanding
Parent [Member]
UHS Common Stockholders' Equity
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other
Lease expiration, month and year.
Lease Expiration Month And Year
End of Lease Term
Forecast [Member]
Scenario Forecast
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Federal and state taxes
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Purchase of minority ownership interest percentage.
Purchase Of Minority Ownership Interest Percentage
Purchase of minority ownership interest percentage
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Fair value of debt
Limited Liability Companies.
Limited Liability Companies [Member]
Limited Liability Companies
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Issuance of common stock
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship
Pre-tax decrease to reserves for self-insured workers' compensation liability claims
Pre-tax Decrease To Reserves For Self-insured Workers' Compensation Liability Claims
Pre-tax decrease to reserves for self-insured workers' compensation liability claims.
Outside owners.
Outside Owners [Member]
Outside Owners
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Redeemable Non controlling Interest, Distributions
Redeemable non-controlling interest, distributions.
Number of hospital facilities.
Number Of Hospital Facilities
Number of hospital facilities
Number of hospital facilities
Other noncurrent liabilities and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Other Noncurrent Liabilities And Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Text Block]
Other Noncurrent liabilities and Redeemable/Noncontrolling Interests
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt, Total
Payment for proceeds from purchase of information technology applications.
Payment For Proceeds From Purchase Of Information Technology Applications
Costs incurred for purchase of information technology applications, net of refunds
Medicare accelerated and advance payment program.
Medicare Accelerated And Advance Payment Program [Member]
Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program
Disclosure of general information.
Disclosure Of General Information [Table]
Disclosure Of General Information [Table]
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health [Member]
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Compensation cost recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Operating Income (Loss)
Income from operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Deferred compensation assets.
Deferred Compensation Assets [Member]
Deferred Compensation Assets
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Minority Interest [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Compensation cost recognized, pre-tax charge
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Managed medicare.
Managed Medicare [Member]
Managed Medicare
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue
McAllen medical center.
Mc Allen Medical Center [Member]
McAllen Medical Center
Two point six five percent senior secured notes due two thousand thirty.
Two Point Six Five Percent Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
2.65% Senior Secured Notes due 2030
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Stock options granted during period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total
Deferred compensation liability.
Deferred Compensation Liability [Member]
Deferred Compensation Liability
Gross outpatient revenues.
Gross Outpatient Revenues
Gross outpatient revenues
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Senior notes, issued
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship
Fair market value of real estate assets received.
Fair Market Value Of Real Estate Assets Received
Fair market value of real estate assets received
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other (income) expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total
Lessee operating and financing leases.
Lessee Operating And Financing Leases [Text Block]
Lease Accounting
Acute care hospital services.
Acute Care Hospital Services [Member]
Acute Care Hospital Services
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating charges:
Percentage of master lease rentable square feet of medical office building.
Percentage Of Master Lease Rentable Square Feet Of Medical Office Building
Percentage of master lease rentable square feet
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations.
Right Of Use Assets Obtained In Exchange For Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total
Behavioral health care facilities outside owners holding noncontrolling minority interest.
Behavioral Health Care Facilities Outside Owners Holding Noncontrolling Minority Interest
Behavioral health care facilities with outside owners holding non-controlling minority interest
Proceeds from sale of assets and business.
Proceeds From Sale Of Assets And Business
Proceeds received from sales of assets and businesses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Other states.
Other States [Member]
OTHER STATES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Aiken Regional Medical Center and Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.
Aiken Regional Medical Center And Canyon Creek Behavioral Health [Member]
Aiken Regional Medical Center and Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net
Line of credit facility increased (decreased) amount
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net, Total
Operating leases, renewal options at fair market value lease rates, expiration year.
Operating Leases Renewal Options At Fair Market Value Lease Rates Expiration Year
Renewal options at fair market value lease rates expiration year
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Interest paid
Amount claimed from over payments of legal settlements due to change in calculations.
Amount Claimed From Over Payments Of Legal Settlements Due To Change In Calculations
Amount claimed from over payments of legal settlements due to change in calculations
Number of days to complete exchange offer.
Number Of Days To Complete Exchange Offer
Number of days to complete exchange offer
Common Class B [Member]
Class B
Medicaid.
Medicaid [Member]
Medicaid
Period of rights of refusal to leased facilities.
Period Of Rights Of Refusal To Leased Facilities
Period of rights of refusal to leased facilities
Increase (Decrease) in Self Insurance Reserve
Accrued insurance expense, net of commercial premiums paid
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Real Estate, Discontinued Operations
Gain on sale of real estate assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Entity [Domain]
Entity
Costs and expenses incurred associated with centralized services and general corporate overhead allocated to divisions.
Overhead Allocations Adjustment
Allocation of corporate overhead
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Initial lease term on property
Behavioral health services.
Behavioral Health Services [Member]
Behavioral Health Services
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Lease Contractual Term
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted:
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Operating leases, renewal options at existing lease rates, expiration year.
Operating Leases Renewal Options At Existing Lease Rates Expiration Year
Renewal options at existing lease rates expiration year
Disclosure of general information.
Disclosure Of General Information [Line Items]
Disclosure of General Information [Line Items]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Jurisdictions statutes of limitations expiration period.
Jurisdictions Statutes Of Limitations Expiration Period
Jurisdictions statutes of limitations expiration period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Equity:
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Percentage of advisory fee on average invested real estate assets.
Percentage Of Advisory Fee On Average Invested Real Estate Assets
Percentage of advisory fee on average invested real estate assets
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic earnings per share attributable to UHS
Earnings per basic share attributable to UHS:
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Comprehensive income net of tax attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest.
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Redeemable Non Controlling Interest
Subtotal attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Earthquake [Member]
Earthquake
Stock option expense.
Stock Option Expense
Stock option expense
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Dispositions and acquisitions
Increase decrease in Medicare accelerated payments and deferred CARES Act and other grants.
Increase Decrease In Medicare Accelerated Payments And Deferred C A R E S Act And Other Grants
Medicare accelerated payments and deferred CARES Act and other grants
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statute of limitations for certain jurisdictions.
Statute Of Limitations On Certain Jurisdictions
Period of expiration of the statute of limitations for certain jurisdictions
Premier, Inc.
Premier Inc [Member]
Premier, Inc.
Restricted share based compensation expense.
Restricted Share Based Compensation Expense
Restricted share-based compensation expense
Related Party, Type [Axis]
Related Party
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Debt instrument redemption price.
Debt Instrument Redemption Price
Senior notes, redemption price
Dividends
Dividends [Text Block]
Dividends
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Schedule of cash cash equivalents and restricted cash.
Schedule Of Cash Cash Equivalents And Restricted Cash Table [Text Block]
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Reported In Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
One month libor rate plus index based loans.
One Month L I B O R Rate Plus Index Based Loans [Member]
One Month LIBOR Rate Plus Index Based Loans
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Comprehensive income net of tax excluding portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest.
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Excluding Portion Attributable To Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Subtotal - comprehensive income
Investment Income, Dividend
Dividend
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share attributable to UHS
Earnings per diluted share attributable to UHS:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
Number of beds available in acute care hospital.
Number Of Beds Available In Acute Care Hospital
Number of beds available in acute care hospital
Retained Earnings, Unappropriated [Member]
Cumulative Dividends
Commitments and contingencies disclosure.
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Notice period on renewal of lease.
Notice Period On Renewal Of Lease
Notice period on renewal of lease
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Recurring
OHIO
Ohio
Redeemable interest.
Redeemable Interest [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchase of common shares
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Net cash (outflows) inflows
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital, Total
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Dividends received from the Trust
Performance based restricted stock units.
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner
Percentage of non-controlling, minority ownership interests held by outside owners
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Impact of unrecognized tax benefits if recognized
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate
Equity [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted shares and restricted units granted during period
Fair market value of real estate assets sold.
Fair Market Value Of Real Estate Assets Sold
Fair market value of real estate assets sold
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms
Debt instrument payment, description
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Purchase (sale) of ownership interests by (from) minority members
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests, Total
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Compensation and related benefits
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities, Total
Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value
Market value of investment in Trust
Other Segments [Member]
Other
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Acquisition, cash paid
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Recent Accounting Standards
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Total
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
General Liability [Member]
General Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
One point six five percent senior secured notes due two thousand twenty six.
One Point Six Five Percent Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
1.65% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
MISSOURI
Missouri
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acute care facility.
Acute Care Facility [Member]
Acute Care Facility
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Gain/(Loss) recognized in AOCI
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Senior notes, interest rate
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation cost vesting period
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Maximum insurance deductible.
Maximum Insurance Deductible
Maximum insurance deductible
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive income:
Dividends
Dividends paid and accrued
Dividends, Total
General and professional liability.
General And Professional Liability [Member]
General and Professional Liability
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other assets:
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Basis of Fair Value Measurement, Level 3
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-Term Debt, Type
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Income Taxes And Accrued Income Taxes Payable
Increase Decrease In Deferred Income Taxes And Accrued Income Taxes Payable
Accrued and deferred income taxes
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Table]
Property Subject To Or Available For Operating Lease By Major Property Class [Table]
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Total
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Beginning Balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Ending Balance
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Aggregate cash proceeds from divestiture of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested, Total
Debt instrument principal amount issuance percentage.
Debt Instrument Principal Amount Issuance Percentage
Senior notes issued percentage
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
Common stock.
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common Stock
Hospital.
Hospital [Member]
Hospital
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting
City Area Code
City Area Code
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Table Text Block]
Remaining Renewal Options and Terms for Each of Three Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Senior notes, redeemed
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Deferred Revenue
Labor and Related Expense
Salaries, wages and benefits
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Medicare accelerated payments received.
Medicare Accelerated Payments Received
Medicare accelerated payments received
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities
Payments to acquire life insurance policies, net
Financial Services Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table]
One three six month LIBOR rate plus index based loans.
One Three Six Month L I B O R Rate Plus Index Based Loans [Member]
One Three Six Month LIBOR Rate Plus Index Based Loans
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
UNITED KINGDOM
Located in U.K.
Restricted Cash, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Restricted Cash, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Relationship with Universal Health Realty Income Trust and Other Related Party Transactions
Aiken, South Carolina.
Aiken South Carolina [Member]
Aiken South Carolina
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Payments of Financing Costs
Financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs, Total
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Anti-dilutive weighted average stock options excluded from computation of earnings per share
Securitized borrowings credit facility remaining borrowing capacity.
Securitized Borrowings Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Accounts receivable securitization program credit facility, available borrowing capacity
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of credit, outstanding
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, incomplete accounting, global intangible low taxed income provisions, deferred tax.
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Incomplete Accounting Global Intangible Low Taxed Income Provisions Deferred Tax
Provisional deferred tax - GILTI
Commitments and contingencies disclosure.
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Interest rate margin adjustment percentage.
Interest Rate Margin Adjustment Percentage
Current applicable margins
Repurchased, including excise tax
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period end year.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period End Year
Shares vesting period end year
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Cover [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Other (Income) Expense, Net
Payments for Legal Settlements
Repayment of legal settlement amount on demand
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total
Increase decrease of revenues.
Increase Decrease Of Revenues
Self-insured for professional and general liability
Net income allocated to unvested restricted shares.
Net Income Allocated To Unvested Restricted Shares
Less: Net income attributable to unvested restricted share grants
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Scheduled principal payments per quarter
Operating leases additional renewal options term at fair market value lease rates.
Operating Leases Additional Renewal Options Term At Fair Market Value Lease Rates
Operating leases additional renewal options term at fair market value lease rates
Inland Valley Campus of Southwest Healthcare System.
Inland Valley Campus Of Southwest Healthcare System [Member]
Inland Valley Campus of Southwest Healthcare System
Other non-patient revenue.
Other Non Patient Revenue [Member]
Other Non-patient Revenue
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, per share
Lease expiration term.
Lease Expiration Term
Lease expiration term
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Compensation liability claims
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Total
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Beginning Balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Ending Balance
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Profit distributions to noncontrolling interests
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Operating leases
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Total
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity
Other Operating Income, Related and Nonrelated Party Status [Extensible Enumeration]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument
Five point zero zero percent senior secured notes due June two thousand twenty six.
Five Point Zero Zero Percent Senior Secured Notes Due June Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
5.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent
Non-controlling ownership interests by subsidiaries
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent
One month SOFR rate plus index based loans.
One Month S O F R Rate Plus Index Based Loans [Member]
One Month SOFR Rate Plus Index Based Loans
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Trust outstanding shares held, percentage
NEVADA
Nevada
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Additional borrowings, net
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries
Leases [Abstract]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate
Tranche A term loan.
Tranche A Term Loan [Member]
Tranche A Term Loan
Securities Act File Number
Entity File Number
Purchase (sale) of ownership interests by (from) minority members.
Purchase Sale Of Ownership Interests By From Minority Members
Purchase (sale) of ownership interests by (from) minority members
Faulty Zones of US.
Faulty Zones Of U S [Member]
Faulty Zones of UNITED STATES
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Prepaid Supplies
Supplies
Commercial property insurance policies
Liability for Catastrophe Claims, Carrying Amount
Group purchasing organization agreement.
Group Purchasing Organization Agreement [Member]
Group Purchasing Organization Agreement
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Beginning Balance
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Ending Balance
Managed care.
Managed Care [Member]
Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
GW Hospital.
G W Hospital [Member]
GW Hospital
Clive, Iowa.
Clive Iowa [Member]
Aiken, South Carolina
UK Revenue.
U K Revenue [Member]
UK Revenue
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends declared and paid
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses, Total
Consolidated leverage ratio.
Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual
Dividends [Abstract]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of Deposit
General and professional liability insurance policies.
General And Professional Liability Insurance Policies [Member]
General And Professional Liability Insurance Policies
Group eight.
Group Eight [Member]
Quarterly Payment Beginning on December 31,2023 Through June 30, 2026
Return of funds by CARES Act to government.
Return Of Funds By C A R E S Act To Government
Return of funds by CARES Act to government
Rate adjustment to federal funds rate weighted average.
Rate Adjustment To Federal Funds Rate Weighted Average
Rate adjustment to weighted average federal funds rate for credit facility borrowings
One hospital facility.
One Hospital Facility [Member]
One Hospital Facility
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Minority Interest [Table]
Universal Health Realty Income Trust.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust [Member]
Relationship with Universal Health Realty Income Trust
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Total
Investment Advice [Member]
Advisory Fee
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net income
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Basis of Fair Value Measurement, Level 2
Equity Method Investments
Carrying value of investment in Trust
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period start year.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period Start Year
Shares vesting period start year
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Finance leases
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Percentage of annual rental increase on cumulative and compound basis.
Percentage Of Annual Rental Increase On Cumulative And Compound Basis
Percentage of annual rental increase on cumulative and compound basis
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities
PUERTO RICO
PUERTO RICO
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term
Bonus rental.
Bonus Rental [Member]
Bonus Rental
TEXAS
Texas
Type and Tier Identifier [Domain]
Type and Tier Identifier
Self insured amount per occurrence excess claims.
Self Insured Amount Per Occurrence Excess Claims
Purchased several excess policies through commercial insurance carriers per occurrence excess claim amount
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Cygnet health care limited.
Cygnet Health Care Limited [Member]
Cygnet Health Care Limited
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Number of beds available in micro-hospital.
Number Of Beds Available In Micro Hospital
Number of beds available in micro-hospital
Long-Term Line of Credit
Line of credit facility amount outstanding
Long-Term Line of Credit, Total
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Other operating expenses
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Add: Other share equivalents
Net effect of dilutive stock options and grants based on the treasury stock method
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment, Total
Costs related to extinguishment of debt.
Costs Related To Extinguishment Of Debt
Costs related to extinguishment of debt
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedge
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share Data ("EPS") and Stock Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Issued/(converted)
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Department of human services.
Department Of Human Services [Member]
Department of Human Services
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Treasury
Debt [Member]
Debt
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location
Document Type
Document Type
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Estimated proceeds from life insurance policies.
Estimated Proceeds From Life Insurance Policies
Estimated death benefit proceeds
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Common Class C [Member]
Class C
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Other related party transactions.
Other Related Party Transactions [Member]
Other Related Party Transactions
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
Cash received for sale of real estate asset
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location
Supplies Expense
Supplies expense
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net
Accrued interest
Aiken Regional Medical Center/Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services.
Aiken Regional Medical Center Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services [Member]
Aiken Regional Medical Center/Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities.
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class
Wind storms.
Wind Storms [Member]
Wind Storms
MICHIGAN
Michigan
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent
Deferred charges
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent, Total
Asset Impairment Charges
Provision for asset impairment
Asset Impairment Charges, Total
Equity, Attributable to Parent
UHS common stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Temple, Texas.
Temple Texas [Member]
Temple, Texas
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Securitized extended maturity date.
Securitized Extended Maturity Date
Securitized extended maturity date
Net income attributable to UHS
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Interest Expense
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense, Total
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
General
WASHINGTON
Washington
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents - diluted
Number of facilities leased.
Number Of Facilities Leased
Number of facilities leased
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Wildomar, California.
Wildomar California [Member]
Wildomar, California
Unvested stock option.
Unvested Stock Option [Member]
Unvested Stock option
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Redemption price, percentage
Wellington regional medical center.
Wellington Regional Medical Center [Member]
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Two hospital facilities.
Two Hospital Facilities [Member]
Two Hospital Facilities
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Gain loss on sale of assets and business.
Gain Loss On Sale Of Assets And Business
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and businesses
Asset purchase and sale agreement.
Asset Purchase And Sale Agreement [Member]
Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement
Income (loss) from continuing operations before allocation of corporate overhead and income taxes extraordinary items noncontrolling interest.
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Allocation Of Corporate Overhead And Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income/(loss) before allocation of corporate overhead and income taxes
Insurance Type and Tier Identifier [Axis]
Insurance Type and Tier Identifier
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Additional funds received from government by CARES Act.
Additional Funds Received From Government By C A R E S Act
Additional funds received from government by CARES Act
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Increase (Decrease) in Insurance Settlements Receivable
Payments made in settlement of self-insurance claims
ABR based loans.
A B R Based Loans [Member]
ABR-based loans
Lease expiration period.
Lease Expiration Period
Renewal Term (years)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
(Outflows) inflows from foreign exchange contracts that hedge our net U.K. investment
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities, Total
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment additions
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Two point six five percent senior secured notes due two thousand thirty two.
Two Point Six Five Percent Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty Two [Member]
2.65% Senior Secured Notes due 2032
Operating Lease, Expense
Lease and rental expense
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserve
Self-insured for professional and general liability
Another two hospital facilities.
Another Two Hospital Facilities [Member]
Another Two Hospital Facilities
IOWA
Iowa