Universal Health Services Company Information

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's leading and most respected healthcare management companies. Our principal business is owning and operating, through our subsidiaries, acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers and ambulatory centers nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1978 by Alan B. Miller, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, UHS facilities now employ more than 38,000 people. Universal Health is one of very few investor-owned healthcare service companies with an investment-grade credit rating.

The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong presence based on exceptional service and cost control, while retaining the missions of the hospitals we manage and the communities we serve. Aggressive recruiting of top-notch physicians and developing provider networks helps to establish UHS facilities as the preeminent sources of quality healthcare in their respective communities.

Our business strategy has served the company well. As we look ahead, we will continue to emphasize innovation in our response to the rapid changes in regulatory trends and market conditions while fulfilling the UHS commitment to patients, physicians, employees, communities and our shareholders.