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Average Daily Census by Segment
Reports the average number of inpatients present each day per segment, smoothing short-term swings to show sustained demand; higher daily census supports revenue stability and spreads fixed costs, while declines can hit margins.Acute census shows predictable seasonality but a clear multi‑year upward trend, with recent Q1 peaks indicating recovering inpatient demand and supporting pricing-driven revenue gains; however management’s $75M HIX headwind, weather/flu volatility and an expected first‑year loss at the new Florida de novo create near‑term downside risk. Behavioral census is much larger and steadily climbs, offering a durable volume base that underpins UHS’s push into virtual outpatient care (Talkspace) — a move likely to smooth utilization and margin pressure from staffing wage inflation over time.
Date | Acute Care Hospital Services | Behavioral Health Care Services |
|---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | 4.62K | 17.93K |
Mar 31, 2026 | 4.79K | 18.00K |
Dec 31, 2025 | 4.50K | 17.57K |
Sep 30, 2025 | 4.48K | 17.82K |
Jun 30, 2025 | 4.51K | 17.84K |
Mar 31, 2025 | 4.67K | 17.74K |
Dec 31, 2024 | 4.37K | 17.26K |
Sep 30, 2024 | 4.28K | 17.72K |
Jun 30, 2024 | 4.29K | 17.79K |
Mar 31, 2024 | 4.56K | 17.68K |