...A. Overview: Finished 2022, as expected, with pre-pandemic seasonality demand norms, driving solid volume growth. 1. 2. Continued to see progress with labor agenda. Helped produce solid earnings, consistent with guidance. a. 3. Encouraged by outcome, and believes this operational momentum positions it well for 2023. B. Highlights: *2022 was tale of two halves with: 1. *1H more about winding down from previous two years of intense COVID activity, and responding to resulting challenges. a. b. *2H more about normalization, which included strong demand, and improving labor market. 2. Demonstrated impressive capability in face of these dynamic forces, and delivered for patients, communities it serves, and other stakeholders. 3. Healthcare people are unique, and HCA is even more special. C. Same facility volumes across Co. were strong in 4Q. Admissions grew 3% YoverY. 1. 2. Non-COVID admissions increased in excess of 5%. 3. Equivalent admissions were up 5.4%, with impressive growth of 11% in...
