Community Impact

Our Impact in Review
2023

September 20, 2024

The HCA Healthcare annual Impact Report presents the various ways the organization and our colleagues deliver for our many stakeholders and positively impact the communities we serve.

From our advancements in technology that improve patient care to supporting the communities we serve, our accomplishments this past year would not be possible without the commitment of our colleagues, physicians and partners.

Our 186 hospitals were supported by approximately
2,400 ambulatory sites of care in 20 states and
the U.K., including:

Environmental Sustainability

HCA Healthcare’s dedication to improving more lives in more ways is directly connected to the impact we have on the environment. Our environmental strategy includes short and long-term sustainability plans, and centers on incorporating the following key pillars into our operations:

  • Managing energy and water responsibly by striving to reduce use of energy and water, decarbonize energy, and manage water quality.
  • Sourcing and consuming efficiently by focusing on decreasing emissions from purchased goods, sourcing responsibly, reducing consumption and reusing where possible.
  • Managing the environmental impact of our capital programs by trying to reduce carbon emissions, waste and other adverse environmental impacts from new construction, retro its and expansions.

Research Helping to Advance Patient Care

At HCA Healthcare, research helps unlock insights into real-world data and treatments to advance patient care. In 2023, the HCA Healthcare Research Institute expanded support to 36 sites throughout our network and participated in more than 300 industry-sponsored studies.

Also in 2023, HCA Healthcare and Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute announced a partnership with GRAIL, LLC, a healthcare company focused on pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection.