Healthcare Awards - Universal Health Services

UHS is consistently recognized with prestigious awards and commendations for its commitment to quality.

2010-1999 | 1998-1983

Alan B. Miller Receives 2010 Horatio Alger Award

Alan B. Miller, Chairman and CEO of Universal Health Services, Inc., received the 2010 Horatio Alger Award on April 9, 2010 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. The award recognizes his community leadership and his initiative and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by "extraordinary achievements accomplished through honesty, hard work, self-reliance and perseverance over adversity." Among the prominent people inducted into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, together with Mr. Miller, were Condoleezza Rice, Former Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State and Provost, Stanford University; and Tommy Ray Franks, Former Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Central Command and Chairman, Franks & Associates. Horatio Alger Member Associate Justice Clarence Thomas presented the 2010 Horatio Alger Members with their medallions in a special, private ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 8, 2010.

2010 UHS Acute Care Division Receives Healthy Hospital System Gold Award

UHS' Acute Care Division received the Healthy Hospital System Gold Award from Ascent Healthcare Solutions for 2009's "outstanding performance in reducing environmental harm and improving overall hospital quality through medical device remanufacturing and reprocessing."

Alan B. Miller Listed Among Healthcare Industry�s Most Powerful - 2009

Alan B. Miller has been listed in Modern Healthcare, for the seventh consecutive year, as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" in 2009.

Alan B. Miller Named One of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" - 2008

Alan B. Miller has been listed in Modern Healthcare, for the sixth consecutive year, as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" in 2008.

Universal Health Services, Inc. listed as a 2008 Fortune 500 Company

Alan B. Miller Honored by the Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary

Alan B. Miller, UHS Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, received the 2007 T.C. and Elizabeth Clarke Business Medallion from the Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary. Mr. Miller (W&M '58) was selected for the School's highest honor by the School's faculty for his exemplary business leadership.

Alan B. Miller Named One of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" - 2007

Alan B. Miller has been listed in Modern Healthcare, for the fifth consecutive year, as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare" in 2007.

Readers nominated distinguished government, business and institutional leaders for their contributions to the healthcare industry. A ballot was compiled from 300 of the most nominated people. Readers then voted for those to be included on the published list of "100."

Debra K. Osteen honored on May 21, 2007 as one of the "Top 25 Women in Healthcare."

Debra K. Osteen, UHS Senior Vice President and President of the Behavioral Health Division, was featured by Modern Healthcare magazine, in the April 16, 2007 edition and honored on May 21, 2007 as one of the " Top 25 Women in Healthcare."

Alan B. Miller Honored As One of Healthcare's Most Powerful 2006

Alan B. Miller Honored As One of Healthcare's Most Powerful 2006 by Modern Healthcare

UHS Listed Among Fortune 500 "America's Largest Corporations" 2006

Computerworld Salutes UHS IT Department

UHS' Information Services Department was named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2005 by Computerworld magazine.

Modern Healthcare Honors Alan B. Miller 2005

Alan B. Miller listed in Modern Healthcare, for the third consecutive year, as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare."

Computerworld 2004 100 Best Places to Work in IT

Universal Health Services, Inc. stands as #10 among the top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2004 according to the annual ranking by Computerworld. To be considered for this important recognition, UHS IT (Information Technology) directors and employees, from Corporate and UHS facilities, participated in surveys on leadership, major project initiatives, the work environment, benefits, job satisfaction, company education and development and opportunities for growth.

UHS Wins "Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award"

The Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), a state-level chapter of the American Psychological Association, and the Business and Psychology Partnership Group (BPPG) have named Universal Health Services, Inc. a winner of the 2004 "Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award." The Award recognizes companies' efforts and systems that result in developing and maintaining healthy, supportive work environments.

UHS Wins CHIME Award

UHS was a co-recipient of the CHIME Collaboration Award (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives), together with OPUS Healthcare Solutions.

Alan B. Miller Listed Among Industry's Most Powerful 2004

Alan B. Miller listed in Modern Healthcare, for the second consecutive year, as one of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare."

UHS' IT Department listed on InformationWeek 500 2003

InformationWeek recognized the IT Department of Universal Health Services, Inc. as ranking among the nation's 500 largest and most innovative IT industry leaders. Recent IT implementation by UHS includes wireless laptops for bedside order entry, billing and collections; on-line approval for time and attendance reporting; direct downloading of patient data to physician office systems; increased legibility of patient identification information; and a new pharmacy ordering and tracking system.

Alan B. Miller One of "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare." 2003

Readers submitted nominations to Modern Healthcare highlighting distinguished leaders they felt deserved to be recognized for their contributions to the healthcare industry. A ballot was compiled from 300 of the most nominated people. The second step then asked readers to vote for those to be included on the published list of "100."

UHS is Top Healthcare Provider on Fortune 1000 2003

Universal Health Services, Inc. was listed on the Fortune 1000 as ranking #1 in the healthcare industry in total return to investors over the 10-year period 1992-2002 and showing a compound annual growth rate of 29%. The company also is listed as fifth in growth of earnings per share.

UHS listed on Wall Street Journal Shareholder Scoreboard 2003

Universal Health Services, Inc. continues to enjoy the distinction of being listed on the Wall Street Journal's Shareholder Scoreboard. UHS has been listed for 2003 as the best performing stock among healthcare providers 1992-2002.

Alan B. Miller "CEO of the Week" CNN-TV.

Alan B. Miller, UHS Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer was interviewed by Lou Dobbs on CNN's "Moneyline" segment. Mr. Miller discussed the company's financial growth and UHS' solid reputation as a respected healthcare industry leader.

GWU President's Medal to Alan B. Miller 2002

The prestigious President's Medal of The George Washington University was presented to Alan B. Miller, MBA, UHS Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, during The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences commencement ceremony, May 19, 2002. Previous recipients include Vaclav Havel, first president of the Czech Republic; Mikhail Gorbachev, past president of the former U.S.S.R and Walter Cronkite. award-winning journalist.

UHS Listed on Forbes Platinum 400 2002

UHS has been published on the Forbes Platinum List of 400 of the best big companies in America selected for profitability and growth and ranked by industry.

Top Healthcare Provider Shareholder Scoreboard Wall Street Journal

Universal Health Services, Inc. has the distinction of being listed as the top healthcare provider in the nation as noted on the Wall Street Journal Shareholder Scoreboard of February 26, 2001. Achieving a compound annual growth rate of 38%, UHS earned the highest total return for investors over the ten-year period 1990-2000.

Top Healthcare Provider Fortune 1,000

Ranking #1 among the healthcare industry in total return to investors over the ten-year period 1990-2000, UHS stands as the top healthcare provider among Fortune magazine's "Fortune 1000." With a compound annual growth rate of 38%, UHS also ranks third in growth of Earnings per Share.

PACE/Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Seventh Annual Business Excellence Tribute June 7, 2000

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and The Philadelphia Area Council for Excellence (PACE) honored UHS for excellence in strategic planning and business results at the 7th Annual Business & Community Excellence Tribute. The annual tribute is designed to recognize Greater Philadelphia businesses that have excelled in leadership, human resources development, customer focus and strategic planning. UHS was among 23 businesses honored.

PACE/Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Sixth Annual Business Excellence Tribute June 8, 1999

UHS was among 18 Philadelphia area organizations recognized for business excellence by the Philadelphia Area Council for Excellence (PACE) and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The Tribute is based on guidelines established by the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. Individual companies are highlighted so that organizations may "share and learn from each other's successes."

1999 Lifetime Achievement Award to Alan B. Miller Presented By The Federation Of American Health Systems

Representing nearly 1700 owned and managed hospitals and health systems, the Federation of American Health Systems honored Alan B. Miller, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Health Services, Inc., at the Federation's Annual Conference. Mr. Miller was recognized by Federation officers for 30 years of service to the nation's healthcare delivery system, his personal commitment to each of his company's hospitals to insure the health of their communities and his "capacity to think globally" for the good of the entire healthcare industry.