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National Physicians Week & Doctors’ Day 2021: a letter of gratitude to physicians across HCA Healthcare
Every day, 47,000 active and affiliated physicians across HCA Healthcare display courage and skill in our 185 hospitals and 2,000 sites of care. Amid the global pandemic, the response efforts of physicians across our organization has been truly extraordinary. In recognition of National Physicians Week and National Doctors’ Day 2021, Sam Hazen, chief executive officer…
Learning healthcare: bringing 20 years of patient safety progress to COVID-19 at HCA Healthcare
Our patients, colleagues and loved ones should know they are in good hands when in our care. At HCA Healthcare, quality and safety are paramount and we strive to ensure the highest levels of both by investing in data science, clinical research and more to continuously inform and improve care. This month, in honor of…
HCA Healthcare named a 2021 World’s Most Ethical Company
HCA Healthcare has been recognized for the 11th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies. HCA Healthcare is one of only seven honorees in the Healthcare Providers category. “We are honored to again be recognized as a World’s Most Ethical…
HCA Healthcare invests in domestic production of PPE
While the pandemic has evolved, HCA Healthcare’s facilities have adapted with increased practices and precautions to protect clinicians and caregivers. Now, a new investment in the domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE) furthers our commitment to helping the healthcare workforce retain the supplies they need to stay safe and able to care for patients…
“Life has a whole new meaning”: 10 inspiring COVID-19 patient stories
No two cases of COVID-19 seem to be the same. Some patients have short hospital stays while others battle for months on end, experiencing intubation and long periods away from family and friends. For HCA Healthcare colleagues, each and every unique patient recovery is a victory. And in a year filled with challenges, these moments…
HCA Healthcare’s Top 10 stories of 2020
When the World Health Organization designated 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife last year, no one could have imagined just how much spotlight would be shown on healthcare heroes around the world as we together faced the COVID-19 pandemic. As we reflect on the year, the HCA Today team has rounded up our…