HCA

HCA is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprised of locally managed facilities that include 171 hospitals and 118 freestanding surgery centers located in 20 U. S. states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA created a new format for hospital care in America. R. Milton Johnson is the company's Chairman and CEO. We are dedicated to providing healthcare services that meet each community's local healthcare needs. We seek to integrate various services to deliver patient care with maximum quality and efficiency. Our approach includes focusing on quality; streamlining operations; sharing technology, equipment and personnel where appropriate; and using economies of scale when contracting for medical supplies and administrative services. HCA's strategy includes:1. Putting patients first2. Investing in our communities3. Focusing on leading hospitals in core communities4. Improving local operations through efficient use of resources5. Building strong physician relationships