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HCA Healthcare Named a 2021 Top Company by LinkedIn

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HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) has been recognized in the 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies list, which highlights the best workplaces for professional growth. The recognition reflects HCA's commitment to employee support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, HCA implemented a pandemic pay program benefiting over 127,000 colleagues and maintained employment during a challenging time for the healthcare sector. Additionally, HCA offers various educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents, reinforcing its dedication to career development and inclusion.

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  • Recognition as a 2021 LinkedIn Top Company for employee investment and support.
  • Implemented a pandemic pay program benefitting over 127,000 employees during COVID-19.
  • Maintained employment for all full-time and part-time colleagues throughout the pandemic.
  • Expansive educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
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HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies ranking, an annual guide that identifies the best places for professionals to grow their careers and develop skills. The ranking acknowledges organizations for investing in employee success, career development, and equity and inclusion.

“Since day one of the pandemic, our top priority has been to protect our colleagues – to keep them safe and keep them employed – so they can best care for our patients,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare. “The past year has brought tremendous challenges, especially for those working in the healthcare industry, and we are grateful to be recognized as a Top Company by LinkedIn for our investment in our people. More importantly, we are honored to support our 275,000 colleagues who continue to show up to serve their communities throughout this public health crisis.”

As cited by LinkedIn, at a time when hundreds of hospitals and healthcare systems were laying off or furloughing colleagues, HCA Healthcare implemented a special pandemic pay program that benefited more than 127,000 colleagues and guaranteed that colleagues who could not be redeployed to other facilities would continue to receive 70% of their base pay.

The methodology of LinkedIn’s Top Companies list is built on research around what it means to build a great career, matched to exclusive LinkedIn data. There are seven key pillars on which HCA Healthcare was ranked, including ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity and educational background.

The designation recognizes the work HCA Healthcare has done during the COVID-19 pandemic to support its colleagues, including:

  • Early in the pandemic, HCA Healthcare made the decision not to lay off any full-time or part-time colleagues.
  • In response to the stay-at-home mandates in different states, HCA Healthcare expanded its work-from-home (WFH) practices for nonclinical colleagues to help ensure their safety in the face of COVID-19. Approximately 40,000 colleagues were supported per day via Healthcare’s secure network.
  • In addition to the pandemic pay program, HCA Healthcare also gave 100% base pay to those who needed to be quarantined and provided hotels for caregivers who preferred not to go home after treating COVID-19 patients. More than $200 million was spent to support colleagues with quarantine and pandemic pay through December 2020.

“We are delighted to be recognized by LinkedIn for this prestigious designation as a Top Company, highlighting our emphasis on career growth and opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and supporting our colleagues while addressing the tough challenges of 2020,” said Jennifer Berres, senior vice president and chief human resources officer of HCA Healthcare.

Opportunities for growth and development were also included in LinkedIn’s ranking methodology. HCA Healthcare is proud to be a significant provider of clinical and medical education and is the largest sponsor of graduate medical education programs in the United States. Additional colleague education benefits include:

  • Tuition Reimbursement: colleagues can receive up to $5,250 in tax-free reimbursement each year for eligible higher education expenses.
  • Certification Assistance: HCA Healthcare’s certifications support program pays testing fees and offers online prep assistance for select advanced clinical certifications. Colleagues also receive bonuses for achieving nationally recognized certifications beyond their current position.
  • Scholarships for Dependents: The HCA Healthcare Scholars Program awards annual scholarships of up to $5,000 to eligible dependent children for higher education expenses.
  • Student Loan Assistance: The program provides a monthly benefit of $100 for eligible full-time colleagues and $50 for eligible part-time colleagues.
  • Galen College of Nursing: The HCA Healthcare-Galen grant significantly reduces tuition costs for the Online RN to BSN and two Online MSN options of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, and Nursing Education.

Additionally, HCA Healthcare was recently named a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for the eleventh time for understanding the importance of leading, making values-based decisions, and its overall commitment to integrity. HCA Healthcare continues to deliver on its promise of fostering a culture of diversity and belief that excellence in healthcare starts with a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect, exemplified in recent diversity and inclusion efforts, including its award-winning BRAVE Conversations program, which provides colleagues an opportunity to discuss complex topics in a safe and respectful setting. HCA Healthcare also announced a $10 million investment over the next three years in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

For more information about career opportunities at HCA Healthcare, please visit: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/

About HCA Healthcare

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprising 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44 percent. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 32 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives. Please click here to connect with HCA Healthcare on social media.

All references to “Company,” “HCA” and “HCA Healthcare” as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

FAQ

What is HCA Healthcare recognized for in 2021?

HCA Healthcare was recognized in the 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies list for its commitment to employee success and support during the pandemic.

How many employees benefited from HCA's pandemic pay program?

Over 127,000 colleagues benefited from HCA Healthcare's pandemic pay program.

What educational benefits does HCA Healthcare offer?

HCA Healthcare offers tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, scholarships for dependents, and student loan assistance.

How did HCA Healthcare support employees during COVID-19?

HCA Healthcare supported employees through guaranteed pay, expanded work-from-home options, and financial assistance for quarantine.

What recognition did HCA Healthcare receive for its ethics?

HCA Healthcare was named a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for the eleventh time.

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