Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is a leading healthcare provider headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, near Nashville. Founded in 1985, CHS has grown into one of the largest healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating in 36 distinct markets across 14 states. The company manages a network of 71 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds, along with approximately 1,000 other sites of care including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
CHS focuses on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems dedicated to helping people get well and live healthier lives. The affiliated hospitals and healthcare systems under CHS play a vital role in their communities by providing close-to-home care and peace of mind to millions of patients annually. The company’s extensive footprint ranges geographically from Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona.
The size and scope of CHS provide it with economies of scale and critical resources to support its local hospitals in identifying and acting on opportunities for improvement. CHS is committed to significant investments in healthcare services, physician recruitment, facility improvements, modern medical technology, healthcare innovation, clinical excellence, patient safety, and enhancing the patient experience.
The company’s shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CYH. Alongside its focus on hospital operations, CHS emphasizes compliance and corporate governance, maintaining channels for investor relations and corporate communications. Its corporate offices are located at 4000 Meridian Boulevard, Franklin, Tennessee.