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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts | $ 2,380,101 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue | $ 2,146,498 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | 154,748 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts | 208,184 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts
Net revenues | 2,225,353 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | 1,938,314 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
Operating charges: |  |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 1,031,703 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense | 935,365 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense
Other operating expenses | 505,966 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating | 399,908 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating
Supplies expense | 238,741 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense | 215,798 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense
EHR incentive income | 0 uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement | (430)uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement
Depreciation and amortization | 98,998 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 93,359 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Lease and rental expense | 22,891 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense | 23,338 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Operating expenses | 1,898,299 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses | 1,667,338 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
Income from operations | 327,054 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 270,976 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Interest expense | 30,037 us-gaap_InterestExpense | 35,193 us-gaap_InterestExpense
Interest (income) expense, affiliate | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates | 0 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates | 0 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates
Income before income taxes | 297,017 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 235,783 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Provision for income taxes | 102,694 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 83,931 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Net income | 194,323 us-gaap_ProfitLoss | 151,852 us-gaap_ProfitLoss
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 20,024 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 13,774 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
Net income attributable to UHS | 174,299 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 138,078 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Consolidating Adjustments |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts | (7,591)us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (7,157)us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | 0 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Net revenues | (7,591)us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (7,157)us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Operating charges: |  |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 0 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Other operating expenses | (7,300)us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (6,941)us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Supplies expense | 0 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
EHR incentive income |  | 0 uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Depreciation and amortization | 0 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Lease and rental expense | (291)us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (216)us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Operating expenses | (7,591)us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (7,157)us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Income from operations | 0 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Interest expense | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Interest (income) expense, affiliate | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates | 251,413 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 201,753 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Income before income taxes | (251,413)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (201,753)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Provision for income taxes | 0 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Net income | (251,413)us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (201,753)us-gaap_ProfitLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Net income attributable to UHS | (251,413)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (201,753)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Parent |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts | 0 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | 0 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net revenues | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Operating charges: |  |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 0 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Other operating expenses | 0 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Supplies expense | 0 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
EHR incentive income |  | 0 uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Depreciation and amortization | 0 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Lease and rental expense | 0 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Operating expenses | 0 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Income from operations | 0 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Interest expense | 28,512 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 33,573 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Interest (income) expense, affiliate | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates | (191,898)uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (158,801)uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Income before income taxes | 163,386 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 125,228 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Provision for income taxes | (10,913)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (12,850)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net income | 174,299 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 138,078 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net income attributable to UHS | 174,299 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 138,078 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Guarantors |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts | 1,661,612 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 1,478,459 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | 106,304 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 135,986 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net revenues | 1,555,308 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 1,342,473 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Operating charges: |  |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 740,554 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 669,253 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Other operating expenses | 351,580 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 254,715 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Supplies expense | 141,361 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 131,475 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
EHR incentive income |  | (430)uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Depreciation and amortization | 69,645 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 67,714 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Lease and rental expense | 13,755 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 14,349 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Operating expenses | 1,316,895 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 1,137,076 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Income from operations | 238,413 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 205,397 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Interest expense | 1,227 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 824 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Interest (income) expense, affiliate | 23,054 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 22,112 us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates | (59,515)uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (42,952)uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Income before income taxes | 273,647 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 225,413 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Provision for income taxes | 92,130 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 78,753 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net income | 181,517 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 146,660 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net income attributable to UHS | 181,517 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 146,660 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Non Guarantors |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues before provision for doubtful accounts | 726,080 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 675,196 us-gaap_HealthCareOrganizationRevenue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | 48,444 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 72,198 us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net revenues | 677,636 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 602,998 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Operating charges: |  |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 291,149 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 266,112 us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Other operating expenses | 161,686 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 152,134 us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Supplies expense | 97,380 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 84,323 us-gaap_SuppliesExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
EHR incentive income |  | 0 uhs_ElectronicHealthRecordsIncentiveReimbursement / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Depreciation and amortization | 29,353 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 25,645 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Lease and rental expense | 9,427 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 9,205 us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Operating expenses | 588,995 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 537,419 us-gaap_OperatingExpenses / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Income from operations | 88,641 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 65,579 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Interest expense | 298 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 796 us-gaap_InterestExpense / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Interest (income) expense, affiliate | (23,054)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (22,112)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates | 0 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 uhs_EquityInEarningsOfConsolidatedAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Income before income taxes | 111,397 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 86,895 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Provision for income taxes | 21,477 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 18,028 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net income | 89,920 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 68,867 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 20,024 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 13,774 us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net income attributable to UHS | $ 69,896 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | $ 55,093 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember

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