Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 8, 2020, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its preliminary results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 8, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its preliminary results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 8, 2020, the Company announced that it intends to return, or repay early, all of its share of Provider Relief Fund distributions of approximately $1.6 billion and approximately $4.4 billion in Medicare accelerated payments the Company received as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.





(d) Exhibits:




Exhibit 99.1     Press Release, dated October 8, 2020
Exhibit 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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