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HCA Healthcare Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
NASHVILLE, Tenn., January 27, 2026--HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.
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