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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-10765 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incor ...

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Filton - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Marc Miller - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Justin Lake - Wolfe Research Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo Pito Chickering - Deutsche Bank A.J. Rice - UBS Ben Hendrix - RBC Capital Markets Kevin Fischbeck - Bank of America Jason Cassorla - Citi Whit Mayo - Leer ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 April 24, 2024 CONTACT: Steve Filton Chief Financial Officer 610-768-3300 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2024 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted – Three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: As calculated on the attached Supplemental Schedule, our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization ("EBITDA net of NCI", NCI is net income attributable to noncontrolling interests), was $5 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2024 CONTACT: Steve Filton Chief Financial Officer 610-768-3300 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2023 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS AND 2024 OPERATING RESULTS FORECAST Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted – Three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that its reported net income attributable to UHS was $216.4 million, or $3.16 per ...

Facilities and Operations - The company owns and operates 360 inpatient facilities and 48 outpatient facilities across 39 states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico as of February 27, 2024[16] - The company selectively acquires, constructs, or leases additional hospital facilities to expand its operations and access new markets[24] - Efforts to improve existing hospitals include introducing new services, recruiting physicians, and applying financial and operational controls[25] - Behavioral health services segment has partnered with non-UHS acute care hospitals to operate behavioral health services through purchases, leased beds, and joint ventures[24] - 23 acute care hospitals utilize automatic fault detection and diagnostics software for HVAC operations[92] - New construction or major renovation projects costing $20 million or more are required to be assessed for Green Globes and/or LEED certifications[92] Financial Performance and Revenues - Net revenues from acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, and commercial health insurer accounted for 57% of consolidated net revenues in both 2023 and 2022[16] - Behavioral health care facilities in the U.K. generated net revenues of $761 million in 2023, up from $685 million in 2022[17] - Total assets at U.K. behavioral health care facilities were $1.327 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared to $1.235 billion in 2022[17] - The company’s acute care services business experiences seasonal fluctuations, with higher patient volumes and revenues in the first and fourth quarters[30] - Texas facilities contributed 17% of consolidated net revenues in both 2023 and 2022, and generated 26% and 27% of income from operations after net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in 2023 and 2022, respectively[127] - Nevada facilities contributed 16% and 17% of consolidated net revenues in 2023 and 2022, respectively, and generated 16% and 14% of income from operations after net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in 2023 and 2022, respectively[128] - California facilities contributed 11% of consolidated net revenues in both 2023 and 2022, and generated 12% and 15% of income from operations after net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in 2023 and 2022, respectively[129] - The company receives annual Medicaid revenues of approximately $100 million or greater from each of Texas, California, Nevada, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Virginia[133] Regulatory and Legal Compliance - Violations of the anti-kickback statute may result in criminal fines up to $100,000 per violation, with potential increases to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations, and civil penalties up to $120,816 per violation[46] - The federal False Claims Act imposes penalties of up to three times the actual damages plus civil penalties ranging from $13,508 to $27,018 per false claim[51] - Improper disposal of medical waste can lead to civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day and criminal penalties of up to $50,000 per day[59] - Violations of EMTALA can result in civil monetary penalties and exclusion from Medicare, with potential lawsuits from affected patients or facilities[61] - HIPAA violations can result in both criminal and civil fines, with recent changes increasing compliance requirements and liabilities for breaches of unsecured patient data[55][56] - The Red Flags Rule may require additional expenditures for compliance if future rulemaking designates healthcare providers as subject to the rule[57] - State laws prohibiting corporate practice of medicine may lead to loss of licenses, civil and criminal penalties, and unenforceable agreements with physicians[60] - The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 establishes confidential reporting for medical errors, with PSWP protected from disclosure[58] - Revenue Rulings 98-15 and 2004-51 may limit joint venture development with not-for-profit hospitals and require restructuring of existing ventures[66] - State rate reviews and indigent tax provisions have not materially affected the company's operations[67] - Hospitals are required to disclose payer-specific negotiated rates, minimum and maximum negotiated rates, and cash prices for all items and services, with non-compliance resulting in daily monetary penalties[179] - The No Surprises Act prohibits surprise billing for out-of-network emergency services and limits patient cost-sharing, impacting hospital-based physicians' payment rates[180] - Hospitals must comply with EMTALA, which mandates treatment for emergency medical conditions regardless of ability to pay, potentially increasing operational costs[181] - Failure to meet promoting interoperability criteria for electronic health record systems could result in reduced Medicare payments and harm future revenues[182] - Non-compliance with HIPAA regulations may require costly security system upgrades and expose the company to liabilities for data breaches[186] - Violations of the anti-kickback statute or Stark Law could result in criminal penalties, civil penalties, and exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs[188] - The company is subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act, with potential penalties for non-compliance in international operations[189] - Pending legal actions, governmental investigations, and regulatory actions could lead to significant financial liabilities and reputational damage[192] - All hospitals are deemed certified, allowing participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, with material compliance to federal, state, and local regulations[197] - Potential loss of certification for any healthcare facility could result in ineligibility for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, materially impacting the business[197] - State Certificate of Need (CON) laws may impede hospital expansion, with potential risks of license revocation or penalties if approvals are not obtained[198] Employee and Workforce Management - Total employees as of December 31, 2023: 96,700, with 84,450 in the U.S. (61,100 full-time) and 12,250 in the U.K.[73] - Approximately 535 employees at four hospitals are unionized, represented by various unions including Culinary Workers Union and SEIU[74] - 2023 recruitment process satisfaction: 89% very satisfied/satisfied[77] - 2023 Pulse Employee Engagement Survey participation rate: 67%, with 81% of staff feeling included on their team/work unit[78] - 2023 Service Excellence Facilitator Certification Workshops: 13 workshops with 134 individuals certified[76] - Chamberlin University students participated in over 1,000 clinical rotations at acute care and behavioral health facilities in 2023[85] Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - U.K. facilities procure 100% of electricity from renewable sources since 2021[94] - Net zero carbon targets: Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, Scope 3 emissions by 2040[101] Investments and Financial Transactions - The company holds approximately 5.7% of the outstanding shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust as of December 31, 2023, and earned an advisory fee of approximately $5.3 million during 2023[104] - The company's pre-tax share of income from the Trust was $874,000 during 2023, and received dividends amounting to $2.3 million during the same year[106] - The carrying value of the company's investment in the Trust was $7.0 million at December 31, 2023, with a market value of $34.1 million based on the closing price of the Trust's stock[107] - The company entered into an asset purchase and sale agreement with the Trust on December 31, 2021, involving properties with fair market values totaling $163.3 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $68.4 million for the Trust[109][110] - The aggregate annual rental for Aiken Regional Medical Center and Canyon Creek Behavioral Health amounted to approximately $5.8 million during 2023, with annual rent increases of 2.25% through 2033[111] - The company's consolidated balance sheets reflect a financial liability of $77.5 million at December 31, 2023, related to the asset exchange and substitution transaction with the Trust[112] - The aggregate rent payable to the Trust for McAllen Medical Center, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Aiken Regional Medical Center, and Canyon Creek Behavioral Health was approximately $20.6 million during 2023[113] - The company has the option to renew leases and purchase leased hospitals at their appraised fair market value under specific conditions outlined in the Master Leases[114] - The company is the managing, majority member in a joint venture operating Clive Behavioral Health, with annual rental payments of approximately $2.7 million during 2023[115] - The Trust acquired the McAllen Doctor's Center in 2023, with the company's subsidiary master leasing 100% of the rentable square feet at an initial minimum rent of $624,000 annually[119] Challenges and Risks - The company experienced a significant increase in hospital-based physician-related expenses, particularly in emergency room care and anesthesiology, which had a material unfavorable impact on results of operations during 2023[144] - The company faces a nationwide shortage of nurses and other clinical staff, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to higher labor costs and potential limitations on services provided[147] - The company is subject to value-based purchasing initiatives, which may negatively impact revenues if quality standards are not met, including reduced Medicare reimbursements for hospital-acquired conditions[151] - The company’s acute care segment is highly sensitive to regulatory, economic, public health, environmental, and competitive conditions in Texas, Nevada, and California, which could disproportionately affect overall business results[130] - The company’s revenues are significantly affected by payments from government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, which are subject to statutory and regulatory changes that could materially impact program payments[132] - The company faces intense competition from other hospitals and healthcare providers, particularly in markets where competitors have greater financial resources or broader service offerings[138] - Controls by third-party payers to reduce admissions and lengths of stay negatively affect inpatient utilization, average lengths of stay, and occupancy rates, leading to reduced net revenues and increased operating costs due to higher rates of denied claims[153] - The COVID-19 pandemic has materially affected the company's operations and financial results, with future impacts remaining uncertain due to potential increases in patient volumes from new virus variants, staffing pressures, and wage rate increases[156] - A nationwide shortage of nurses and clinical staff has forced the company to utilize higher-cost temporary labor and pay premiums above standard compensation, particularly in acute care and behavioral health care hospitals[158] - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a constrained supply environment, potentially leading to higher costs and unavailability of critical personal protection equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies[159] - The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023, resulted in the conclusion of favorable payment provisions, with Medicaid eligibility redeterminations expected to cause a large decrease in Medicaid enrollment[161] - The federal government's Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment to states will be reduced by $8 billion annually from 2024 through 2027, impacting state Medicaid funding[166] - The company received accelerated Medicare payments under the CARES Act in 2020, which were fully repaid by the first quarter of 2021, and continues to report unreimbursed COVID-19-related expenses[162][163] - The Budget Control Act mandates a 2% reduction in Medicare payments through 2032, with a 1% reduction from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022, and the full 2% reduction thereafter[165] - The company faces uncertainties from healthcare reform legislation, including potential reductions in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and changes in value-based purchasing programs[168][170] - The company is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny under the CARES Act, with potential recoupment or penalties for non-compliance with PHSSEF fund terms and conditions[164] - A cybersecurity incident involving UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare systems has disrupted patient billing and collections processes, potentially delaying cash remittances[202] - The company recorded approximately $3.9 billion of goodwill on its consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023, with potential impairment risks due to economic conditions[208] - Inflationary pressures, particularly in personnel costs, are increasing operating expenses, with limited ability to pass on cost increases to Medicare and Medicaid patients[209] - Rising construction material and labor costs could adversely affect cash flow returns on capital projects, including emergency room expansions and medical office buildings[211] - Brexit-related uncertainties, including potential disruptions to trade and currency volatility, could adversely impact the company's UK operations and financial condition[210] - The company relies on borrowings from various sources, including long-term debt and revolving credit facilities, with increased borrowing costs due to rising interest rates[213] Share Repurchase and Financial Strategy - The company repurchased approximately 3.9 million shares of Class B Common Stock in 2023 at an aggregate cost of $525 million, with $423 million remaining in repurchase authorization[215] Healthcare Legislation and Policy - The American Rescue Plan (ARP) extends health insurance subsidies to individuals with household incomes above 400% of the federal poverty level and increases financial assistance for lower-income individuals[177] - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allows CMS to negotiate prices for 10 high-cost Medicare Part D drugs starting in 2026, increasing to 20 drugs by 2029[177]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-10765 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Title of each class | Trad ...

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 26, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Filton - EVP, CFO & Secretary Marc Miller - CEO, President & Director Conference Call Participants Justin Lake - Wolfe Research Jason Cassorla - Citigroup Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo Securities Sarah James - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Benjamin Mayo - Leerink Partners Philip Chickering - Deutsche Bank Joshua Raskin - Nephron Research A.J. Rice - UBS Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities J ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-10765 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 23-2077891 (State or other ju ...