Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)

History The history of HCA Corporation (Hospital Corporation of America) goes back to the 1960s, when Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. led an effort by a group of physicians to build Park View Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Hospital Corporation of America was formed in 1968 as a hospital management company by Dr. Frist, Jack C. Massey and Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr. The company expanded rapidly, building new hospitals and assembling them under a group. Today HCA is USA's leading provider of healthcare services.

Mission

The mission of HCA Corporation is:

• To remain committed to the care and improvement of human life.
• To deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities they serve.

Area of Operation

The businesses of HCA Corporation are:

• Family of Hospitals and Surgery Centers
• Clinics
• Medical Centers
• Charity Care and Financial Discount Policy

Key Statistics

• HCA holds assets of $22.23 billion.
• HCA has made profits of $1.42 billion in 2006.
• HCA operates in USA, England and Switzerland.
• HCA has 191,400 employees.