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About Community Health Systems
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Community Health Systems is based in Franklin, Tennessee and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker CYH. The SEC classifies its business as general medical & surgical hospitals, nec. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $12.48bn and net income of $509.0m. At that date it held total assets of $13.20bn and shareholders' equity of −$1.39bn. By business, Managed care and other third-party payors . brought in 47.9% of revenue, followed by Medicare managed care. at 18.0% and Medicare. at 17.4%.
We are one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. Our affiliates are leading providers of healthcare services, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states. At December 31, 2025, our subsidiaries own or lease 69 affiliated hospitals, with more than 10,000 beds, and operate more than 1,000 sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers. We generate revenues by providing a broad range of general and specialized hospital healthcare services and outpatient services to patients in the communities in which we are located. For the hospitals and other sites of care that we own and operate, we are paid for our services by governmental agencies, private insurers and directly by the patients we serve. Services provided through our hospitals and outpatient facilities include general acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, obstetrics, diagnostic, psychiatric and rehabilitation services. An integral part of providing these services is our network of affiliated physicians at our hospitals and affiliated businesses. At December 31, 2025, we employed approximately 1,700 physicians and an additional 1,400 licensed healthcare practitioners.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 19 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Health Care Providers & Services
- Listed since
- 7 Mar 1991
- Employees
- 57,000
- Website
- chs.net ↗
- Head office
- 4000 MERIDIAN BOULEVARD, FRANKLIN, TN, 37067
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC
- Filer status
- Accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Wayne SmithNon-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, since 1997$575,000
- Mr. Justin PittPresident, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Assistant Secretary
- Mr. Kevin HammonsChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2012$3.5m
- Mr. Jason JohnsonChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
- Mr. Mark MedleyRegional President - Region 3 Operations$1.7m
- Mr. Kevin StocktonExecutive Vice President - Operations and Development$2.2m
- Mr. Phillip PoseySenior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
- Mr. John ClericoLead Independent Director$345,000
- Ms. Susan BrooksIndependent Director$310,000
- Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Ronald BurgessIndependent Director$310,000
- Mr. Michael DinkinsIndependent Director$330,000
- Mr. James ElyIndependent Director$325,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 62
- Environment
- 38
- Social
- 75
- Governance
- 73
- Women in the workforce
- 80%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Community Health Systems Inc (CHS) has established a strong market presence in the healthcare industry, with a wide network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across various regions.
- CHS provides a wide range of healthcare services, including acute care, outpatient services, and specialty programs, catering to the diverse needs of both urban and rural communities.
- CHS is led by an experienced management team that has a deep understanding of the healthcare sector, enabling strategic decision-making and effective operational management.
Weaknesses
- CHS has faced financial difficulties in recent years, experiencing declines in revenue and struggling with high levels of debt, which has affected its ability to invest in technology and infrastructure.
- CHS heavily relies on government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid for a significant portion of its revenue, making it vulnerable to changes in healthcare policies and reimbursement rates.
- CHS primarily operates in specific regions, which limits its geographic diversification and exposes the company to economic downturns or changes in local healthcare market dynamics.
Opportunities
- The advancement of technology in the healthcare industry presents opportunities for CHS to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient experience, and expand telehealth services.
- The increasing population of elderly individuals creates a demand for specialized healthcare services, opening avenues for CHS to expand its geriatric care programs.
- Forming strategic partnerships with other healthcare providers, insurance companies, or technology firms can enable CHS to access new markets, leverage shared resources, and enhance its competitive position.
Threats
- CHS operates in a highly competitive healthcare industry, facing competition from other hospital networks, physician groups, and specialized healthcare providers.
- Changes in healthcare regulations or legislation can impact CHS's operations, reimbursement rates, and compliance requirements, potentially increasing costs or limiting certain services.
- Negative publicity or loss of public trust in CHS and its affiliated hospitals can significantly damage its reputation, leading to reduced patient volumes and potential revenue loss.
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