Universal Health Services Inc.
UHS.US | Hospital activities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a healthcare management company that operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory care centers. The company provides a range of healthcare services, including medical and surgical services, behavioral health services, diagnostic...Show More
Better Health for All
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Universal Health Services (UHS) operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory care centers, providing substantial health benefits to nearly 3.7 million patients in 2024.
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The company provides billions annually in uncompensated and charity care, and its subsidiary, Prominence Health, achieved over $90 million in Medicare savings in 2023.
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UHS expands behavioral health services, adding 168 inpatient beds in 2023 to address demand and reduce health disparities.
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The company has a significant presence in addiction treatment, with seven subsidiaries recognized as 'Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2025,' offering comprehensive substance use disorder treatment.
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UHS provides extensive training and career planning for residents and fellows and was recognized as a Top 100 Employer of Choice for its commitment to employee development.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, UHS activated its Incident Command, pivoted care delivery, and participated in clinical trials.
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Community outreach programs in 2023 included health screenings, educational classes, and support groups, alongside $6.5 million in educational contributions.
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UHS facilities consistently achieve accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF, indicating compliance with high national standards.
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However, in 2020, UHS paid $122 million to settle False Claims Act violations related to billing for unnecessary inpatient behavioral health services and failing to offer adequate services.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) is a healthcare management company and does not directly engage in financial services such as lending, insuring, moving, or storing money. As such, the company does not offer consumer credit products, manage customer finance data, operate financial service access points, or provide financial literacy programs. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are specifically designed for financial institutions, are not applicable to UHS.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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UHS's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 281:1 in 2024, with the CEO's compensation at $15,021,836 and the median employee salary at $53,396.
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This ratio decreased slightly from 287:1 in 2023.
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In terms of labor law violations, the National Labor Relations Board ruled against UHS in 2024 for failing to bargain in good faith from 2016 to 2018 at George Washington University Hospital.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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The provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data to assess Universal Health Services Inc. against the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. There is no information on the percentage of tier-1 spend covered by fair-trade certifications, the average frequency of on-site supplier audits, or the number of substantiated forced- or child-labour incidents. Similarly, data on the traceability coverage of suppliers, the median days to close corrective-action plans, the percentage of supplier contracts with enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses, the share of spend on high-risk materials, or the procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers is not available.
Honest & Fair Business
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Universal Health Services received an overall "red flag" ESG controversy score
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and an "F" (14.2) Overall Impact Score,
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placing it in the bottom 10% of all companies
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and 38th out of 39 industry peers.
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These controversies include lawsuits over alleged negligence, sexual abuse, and wrongful death of patients at facilities of an indirect subsidiary.
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The company has a non-retaliation policy
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and maintains a 24/7 Compliance Hotline,
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which allows for anonymous reporting
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and is managed by a third-party company.
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However, the available evidence does not detail independent investigation processes for reports. UHS's Compliance Program addresses conflicts of interest and adherence to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.
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It prohibits accepting substantial gifts or favors from vendors, suppliers, or contractors,
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but lacks clear guidance on specific gift thresholds or facilitation payments.
Kind to Animals
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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a healthcare management company, and its core business model does not involve animal testing, animal husbandry, or direct impact on wildlife habitats, leading to N/A scores for many animal welfare KPIs. The company has no in-house or contracted animal testing operations and remains neutral on animal testing.
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While UHS has expanded its dietary offerings to include additional plant-based proteins and sustainable seafood options
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, and increased plant-forward menu items across facilities, including an 18% increase in its Behavioral Health Division's plant-forward items in 2022
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, the provided evidence does not specify the percentage of animal-derived ingredients or materials that have been replaced with ethical alternatives, nor does it provide data on cage-free sourcing percentages.
No War, No Weapons
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Universal Health Services Inc. operates exclusively within the healthcare sector, managing acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory care centers.
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This business model inherently distances the company from direct involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or activities related to war and conflict.
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This indicates no revenue from such sources, no exposure to controversial weapons, no defense assets to divest, and no dual-use technologies or defense business requiring oversight or ethical red lines.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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UHS recorded one environmental compliance violation in 2022
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, with a total of 11 environment-related offenses and penalties of $466,848 since 2000.
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Approximately 5.27% of its facilities, specifically 21 out of 398, hold green building certifications such as ENERGY STAR or Green Globes.
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UHS's UK subsidiary has procured 100% of its electricity from renewable sources since 2021.
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In 2023, the company invested $1.2 million to retrofit 90% of lights in its U.S. facilities with LED, anticipating annual savings of nearly 3.2 million kWh.
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UHS achieved a 37.5% reduction in waste streams by processing 2,340 tons of medical materials in 2023
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and recycled 5,080.5 metric tons of paper.
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Thirteen acute care hospitals implemented an application to monitor food waste.
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New construction and major renovation projects exceeding $20 million are required to pursue Green Globes or LEED certification
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, and sustainability-related issues are overseen by four of UHS's six board committees.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles for Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS.US) regarding its performance across the defined KPIs for Respect for Cultures & Communities. Information related to partnerships, indigenous employment, and cultural protocols was attributed to a different health authority, Fraser Health, or presented as general industry recommendations, and not to UHS.US.
Safe & Smart Tech
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In May 2023, UHS of Delaware experienced a data breach affecting approximately 130,000 patients, compromising personal and health information.
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In July 2024, Universal Health Corporation discovered unauthorized access to employee email accounts, potentially compromising protected health information, though no evidence of misuse of the compromised data was found.
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A ransomware attack in September 2020 caused IT system shutdowns and a $67 million financial impact, but no evidence of data access or misuse was found at that time.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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UHS's recycling program processed 12.5 million pounds of recycled material in 2022.
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In the same year, a reusable sharps container program mitigated over 1.3 million pounds of greenhouse gases.
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By 2023, the Behavioral Health Division increased the use of reusable items by 20%.
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The company also employs green building practices, with six facilities certified by 2023.
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Waste management programs include annual training and data collection on waste streams.
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Additionally, UHS practices responsible pharmaceutical waste management.
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