Freestanding EDs, urgent care acquisition opportunities abound for HCA Healthcare

The first quarter of 2026 brought plenty of opportunity for HCA Healthcare to stock up on outpatient facilities, with management saying Wednesday that the company does not expect any impending poli | The for-profit spent about $260 million on outpatient purchases during this year's first quarter, and expects a favorable acquisition environment for these sites to continue despite potential policy headwinds, leadership said Wednesday.

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