Universal Health Services news and information

As acute-care hospital chains saw their stock prices climb last year, more CEOs exercised stock options—leading to a boost in overall compensation despite more modest pay packages.
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Universal Health Services, King of Prussia, Pa., is facing an inquiry from HHS' inspector general's office into the operations of several behavioral health facilities.
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The debate over stronger gun control measures could boost behavioral health companies if any legislation includes provisions for expanded mental health services.
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Universal Health Services, King of Prussia, Pa., named Dr. Lynda Ann Smirz to the newly created role of VP and chief medical officer of its acute-care division. Smirz, who joined UHS in January, previously was VP of surgical services and CMO for Indiana University Health North Hospital,...
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Universal Health Services, King of Prussia, Pa., has won a $6.89 million jury verdict against five former employees and the company they now work for, Acadia Healthcare, Franklin, Tenn.
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SANTA TERESA, N.M.—Universal Health Services, King of Prussia, Pa., has completed its $517 million acquisition of behavioral health firm Ascend Health Corp., New York, after agreeing to sell off a New Mexico facility to resolve antitrust concerns raised by the Federal Trade Commission.
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The Housing and Urban Development Department issued a commitment to insure a $96.7 million mortgage loan for the construction of New Orleans East Hospital, a public hospital being built on the site of a hospital closed by Hurricane Katrina.
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The Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, named Robert Smith interim CEO, taking over from Dr. Thomas Royer, whose contract expires at the end of the month.
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The Federal Trade Commission granted antitrust clearance for the sale of 120-bed Auburn (Wash.) Regional Medical Center to three-hospital MultiCare Health System of Tacoma, Wash.
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New rules in Illinois that would link hospitals' state and property tax exemptions to their charity-care levels also gave an unusual nod to for-profit providers.
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