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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a prominent healthcare provider that, through its extensive network of subsidiaries, owns and manages a diverse portfolio of acute care hospitals, as well as outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its operational structure is primarily divided into two core segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The services provided at its hospitals encompass a broad spectrum of medical specialties. These include general and advanced surgical procedures, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency care, diagnostic imaging (radiology), cancer treatment (oncology), comprehensive diagnostic and cardiac services, pediatric care, pharmaceutical services, and integrated behavioral health programs. As of an update on February 24, 2022, UHS's vast footprint included 363 inpatient facilities and 40 outpatient or other specialized sites. These operations span across 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Beyond direct patient care, the company also offers commercial health insurance plans and a suite of essential management services. These support functions include centralized procurement, sophisticated information technology and financial control systems, strategic facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative staffing solutions, marketing initiatives, and public relations expertise. Established in 1978, Universal Health Services, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.