Question · Q3 2025
Ben Rossi asked about HCA's capacity for incremental volumes in Q4, the incremental cost to manage additional throughput, and any variance across markets in ramping up capacity cost-effectively.
Answer
CEO Sam Hazen stated no significant capacity constraints, citing improved net headcount and programmatic efforts to meet demand. He highlighted specific surge planning and increased physical capacity coming online in 2026. CFO Mike Marks added that length of stay management efforts also help create room for volume growth.