HCA Healthcare, Inc. - HCA STOCK NEWS

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) announced the sale of Redmond Regional Medical Center in Georgia to AdventHealth for approximately $635 million. This sale marks the completion of HCA's divestiture of hospitals in the greater Atlanta area and enhances its financial flexibility for future investments. Redmond Regional Medical Center, recognized as a Top 100 U.S. Hospital by IBM Watson Health, has been part of the community for 48 years. HCA Healthcare will now focus its operations in Georgia with four remaining hospitals.

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) has signed a definitive agreement to sell four hospitals in Georgia to Piedmont Healthcare for approximately $950 million. The facilities include Eastside Medical Center, Cartersville Medical Center, and Coliseum Health System, which encompasses two acute care hospitals and a behavioral health facility. This transaction aims to improve financial flexibility for HCA and allow Piedmont to leverage its regional experience for better patient care. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

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.

HCA Healthcare is set to present virtually at two major healthcare conferences. The first presentation will occur on May 11, 2021, at 10:15 am EST during the BofA Securities Virtual 2021 Healthcare Conference. The second is scheduled for May 19, 2021, at 1:55 pm EST at the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Virtual Conference. Investors can access live audio webcasts and presentation materials via the Investor Relations section of the company's website.

HCA Healthcare reported strong first-quarter results for 2021, with revenues of $13.977 billion, up from $12.861 billion a year earlier. Net income soared to $1.423 billion or $4.14 per diluted share, compared to $581 million or $1.69 per diluted share in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $3.052 billion. Despite these gains, same facility admissions fell 4.2%, and emergency room visits dropped 18.4%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share and revised its 2021 guidance to revenues between $54.0 and $55.5 billion.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) has scheduled its 1Q Earnings Release Call for April 22, 2021, starting at 9:00 AM Central Time. The call will be available live via audio over the internet, with access provided through their investor relations webpage. For those unable to attend, an archived version of the call will also be available on the same site. This webcast is crucial for investors to gauge the company's financial performance and future outlook.

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) announced its largest incoming class for July 2021 graduate medical education programs, offering 1,982 positions. This makes HCA the largest sponsor of such programs in the U.S., with 304 accredited programs and over 5,100 residents and fellows. CEO Sam Hazen emphasized HCA's commitment to addressing critical nursing and physician shortages. The company has added over 3,500 new residency positions since 2014, including 500 this year. HCA also announced a collaboration with Belmont University to establish a new College of Medicine in Nashville.

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) has announced a total of $250,000 in contributions to support relief efforts for communities in Texas impacted by recent winter storms. The funds will aid organizations like the American Red Cross and local food banks. HCA's emergency operations center activated to assist Texas hospitals during the crisis, ensuring access to essential resources. This initiative is part of HCA's ongoing commitment; over the last five years, they have provided $4.5 million to the Red Cross for disaster relief, showcasing their dedication to both community care and recovery.

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) has been recognized as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 11th time by Ethisphere. This accolade highlights HCA's commitment to ethical practices, especially during the pandemic, where it did not lay off any employees and continued to pay over 127,000 staff despite reduced patient numbers. Additionally, HCA Healthcare provided over $45 million in community donations and invested in diversity initiatives. The company analyzes data from 35 million patient encounters annually to enhance healthcare practices.