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Universal Health Services’ $50 Million Behavioral Health Test: Can Talkspace Help?

Universal Health Services reported second quarter 2026 results reflecting both operational progress and some challenges amid a dynamic healthcare environment. The company saw a rebound in Acute Care volumes with same-facility adjusted admissions rising 2.9% year-over-year, contributing to 8.2% same-facility segment EBITDA growth. Behavioral Health volumes grew modestly, with a 1.4% increase in same-facility adjusted patient days and 9.0% segment EBITDA growth. The company enhanced capacity by adding 177 licensed Acute Care beds across three hospitals and opened the Alan B. Miller Medical Center in Florida, which received Joint Commission accreditation. Financially, adjusted earnings per share grew 12% year-over-year to $5.98, and adjusted EBITDA excluding noncontrolling interests increased 5% to $678 million.