CYH

Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) is a Franklin, Tennessee-based healthcare company that operates one of the largest networks of acute care hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a major player in the for-profit hospital industry. As of 2024, CYH owns or leases 83 hospitals across multiple states, primarily serving non-urban and smaller metropolitan markets. The company has been working to strengthen its financial position through strategic divestitures, debt reduction efforts, and operational improvements while investing in expanded healthcare services including outpatient care, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care facilities.