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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210428
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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HCA Healthcare, Inc.
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000860730
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-GENERAL MEDICAL & SURGICAL HOSPITALS, NEC [8062]
    		IRS NUMBER:				273865930
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		CITY:			NASHVILLE
    		STATE:			TN
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    		BUSINESS PHONE:		6153449551

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    		STATE:			TN
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