Dear HCA Healthcare colleagues,

Our comprehensive healthcare networks play a critical role in the communities we serve. Our primary initiatives reflect this commitment. We are increasing access for patients by adding outpatient facilities to our systems. We are investing heavily to improve service offerings and quality with better clinical technology and greater physician alignment. And, we are developing more talent while creating new opportunities for our colleagues with education programs like Galen College of Nursing and the HCA Healthcare Leadership Institute.

When I visit our facilities, I see the effects of these initiatives. Our patient volumes are growing. Quality outcomes for the company are reaching new heights, and overall engagement with our stakeholders continues to improve. Every role in our organization contributes to the positive impact we have on others and the success we are experiencing. Being a part of HCA Healthcare means being a part of something bigger.

In this issue of HCA Healthcare Magazine, we explore how HCA Healthcare distinctively serves patient populations. This includes the insights we collect from millions of annual patient encounters, which inform not only the care we provide, but the care provided at other health systems. And, in a time when the demand for mental wellness resources is at an unprecedented high, HCA Healthcare is increasing investments in behavioral health services to meet the needs of our communities.

These are just a few examples of how we approach using our enterprise capabilities to support and improve care for our patients and enhance community health. Thank you for your commitment to the organization and our mission. The care you provide to our patients changes lives and makes our company stronger.

Sincerely,