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Universal Health Services - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

(MARK ONE)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996

OR

(_) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ............to..........


Commission file number 0-10454

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


DELAWARE 23-2077891
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)


UNIVERSAL CORPORATE CENTER
367 SOUTH GULPH ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 768-3300

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common shares outstanding, as
of April 30, 1996 (adjusted for 2 for 1 stock split).

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Class A 2,181,054
Class B 25,508,090
Class C 219,244
Class D 40,368
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

I N D E X


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Income -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 1996
and December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Five


Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six & Seven

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eight, Nine, Ten & Eleven


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleven

SIGNATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twelve

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(000s omitted except per share amounts)
(unaudited)




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THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31,
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1996 1995
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Net revenues $271,616 $220,715

Operating charges:
Operating expenses 102,335 84,469
Salaries and wages 94,500 78,021
Provision for doubtful accounts 21,767 17,185
Depreciation and amortization 14,783 11,310
Lease and rental expense 9,405 8,772
Interest expense, net 4,648 1,614
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247,438 201,371
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Income before income taxes 24,178 19,344
Provision for income taxes 8,677 7,503
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NET INCOME $ 15,501 $ 11,841
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Earnings per common
and common share equivalents $ 0.54 $ 0.42
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Weighted average number of
common shares and equivalents 28,712 27,884
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See accompanying notes to these condensed financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(000s omitted)


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<CAPTION>
ASSETS

MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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(UNAUDITED)
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 762 $ 34
Accounts receivable, net 116,400 114,163
Supplies 18,330 18,207
Deferred income taxes 15,304 18,989
Other current assets 5,562 5,529
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Total current assets 156,358 156,922
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Property and equipment 668,037 641,528
Less: accumulated depreciation (256,822) (248,540)
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411,215 392,988
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OTHER ASSETS:
Excess of cost over fair value of net
assets acquired 134,421 136,206
Deferred income taxes 18,717 17,283
Deferred charges 11,801 11,466
Other 35,430 33,186
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200,369 198,141
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$ 767,942 $ 748,051
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 6,980 $ 7,125
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 126,871 126,018
Federal and state taxes 6,382 1,874
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Total current liabilities 140,233 135,017
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Other noncurrent liabilities 81,482 78,248
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Long-term debt, net of current maturities 230,401 237,086
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COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Class A Common Stock, 2,181,054 shares
outstanding in 1996, 2,181,054 in 1995 22 22
Class B Common Stock, 25,480,886 shares
outstanding in 1996, 25,317,636 in 1995 254 254
Class C Common Stock, 219,244 shares
outstanding in 1996, 219,244 in 1995 2 2
Class D Common Stock, 40,632 shares
outstanding in 1996, 41,006 in 1995 0 0
Capital in excess of par, net of deferred
compensation of $516,000 in 1996
and $941,000 in 1995 92,367 89,742
Retained earnings 223,181 207,680
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315,826 297,700
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$ 767,942 $ 748,051
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See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(000s omitted - unaudited)

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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 15,501 $ 11,841
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation & amortization 14,783 11,310
Provision for self-insurance reserves 3,044 4,504
Changes in assets & liabilities, net of effects
from acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable (2,237) (5,693)
Accrued interest (3,447) (1,891)
Accrued and deferred income taxes 8,117 7,262
Other working capital accounts 3,810 (105)
Other assets and deferred charges (3,377) (2,085)
Other 801 529
Payments made in settlement of self-insurance
claims (4,314) (1,566)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 32,681 24,106
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property and equipment additions, net (25,729) (13,286)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (25,729) (13,286)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Reduction of long-term debt (6,830) (10,148)
Issuance of common stock 606 380
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (6,224) (9,768)
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INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 728 1,052
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 34 780
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 762 $ 1,832
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 8,095 $ 3,505
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Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 782 $ 241
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See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) GENERAL

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of
the Company, are necessary to fairly present results for the interim periods.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
the Company believes that the accompanying disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these financial
statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accounting
policies and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.

(2) EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year adjusted to give effect to common stock
equivalents.

In April 1996, the Company declared a two for one stock split in the form of a
100% stock dividend payable on May 17, 1996 to shareholders of record as of
May 6, 1996. All classes of common stock will participate on a pro rata basis.
The weighted average number of common shares and equivalents and earnings per
common and common equivalent share for the three months ended March 31, 1996
and 1995 have been adjusted accordingly, to reflect the two for one stock
split. The number of Class A, B, C and D shares outstanding as of April 30,
1996, March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 have also been adjusted to reflect
the two for one stock split.

(3) UNUSUAL ITEMS

Included in net revenues for the three month periods ended March 31, 1996 and
1995 was $1.8 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of additional revenues
received from special Medicaid reimbursements received by two of the Company's
acute care facilities which participate in the Texas Medical Assistance
Program. Upon meeting certain conditions of participation and serving a
disproportionally high share of the state's low income patients, the hospitals
became eligible and received additional reimbursement from the state's
disproportionate share hospital fund. These programs are scheduled to terminate
in August, 1996 and the Company cannot predict whether these programs will
continue beyond the scheduled termination date.

(4) OTHER LIABILITIES

Other noncurrent liabilities include the long-term portion of the Company's
professional and general liability and workers' compensation reserves.

(5) COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES

Under certain agreements, the Company has committed or guaranteed an aggregate
of $22,000,000 related principally to the Company's self-insurance programs
and as support for various debt instruments and loan guarantees.

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(6) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the end of the 1996 first quarter, the Company executed a purchase
agreement to acquire four behavioral health care hospitals located in
Pennsylvania and seven contracts to manage behavioral health programs. This
purchase transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be
completed in June, 1996. The total purchase price for the acquisition of these
hospitals and management contracts is $36.5 million in cash for the operations
and the property, plant and equipment and up to an additional $5 million which
is contingent upon the future operating performance of the acquired assets. In
May of 1996, the Company advanced $36.5 million to the seller pursuant to a term
note, which is secured by the stock of the subsidiaries to be acquired by the
Company. The term note matures upon the earlier of the granting of regulatory
approval and the closing of the purchase transaction, or October 31, 1996. Also
in connection with this transaction, the Company entered into a $7 million loan
agreement which is secured by the stock of the subsidiaries to be acquired by
the Company. The $7 million note, the term of which may be extended upon closing
of the above mentioned purchase transaction, is scheduled to mature upon the
earlier of the granting of regulatory approval and the closing of the purchase
transaction described above, or October 31, 1996.

In May, 1996 the Company completed the acquisition of Northwest Texas
Healthcare System located in Amarillo, Texas for approximately $125 million in
cash and additional amounts payable to the seller based upon performance of the
facility for a seven year period after the closing. Northwest Texas Healthcare
System consists of a 360 licensed bed full service acute care hospital and free
standing behavioral health hospital, two urgent care clinics and other
operations.

The funds used to finance the above mentioned transactions were borrowed under
the Company's revolving credit facility. The required historical and pro forma
financial information resulting from these transactions will be filed within
sixty days.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS
AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

GENERAL

The matters discussed in this report as well as the news releases issued from
time to time by the Company contain certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, that the
majority of the Company's revenues are produced by a small percentage of its
total number of facilities, possible changes in levels and terms of
reimbursement for the Company's charges by government programs or other third
party payors, the ability of the Company to successfully integrate its recent
and proposed acquisitions and the ability to continue to finance its growth on
favorable terms.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net revenues increased 23% or $51 million for the three months ended March 31,
1996 over the comparable prior year period due primarily to the acquisitions of
a 225-bed acute care facility and a 512-bed acute care facility acquired during
the third quarter of 1995, net of revenue effects of three acute care
facilities divested during the third and fourth quarter of 1995, and revenue
growth at facilities owned during both periods. Net revenues at hospital
facilities owned during both periods increased 4% or $8 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1996 over the comparable prior year period, excluding
the additional revenues received from the special Medicaid reimbursements
received by two of the Company's acute care facilities which participate in the
Texas Medical Assistance Program. Upon meeting certain conditions of
participation and serving a disproportionately high share of the state's low
income patients, the hospitals became eligible and received additional
reimbursements totaling $1.8 million during the first quarter of 1996 and $3.8
million during the first quarter of 1995. These programs are scheduled to
terminate in August, 1996 and the Company cannot predict whether these programs
will continue beyond the scheduled termination date.

Excluding the net revenue effects of the special Medicaid reimbursement
programs mentioned above, earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation,
amortization and lease and rental expense (EBITDAR) increased 37% or $14
million to $51 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to
$37 million in the comparable prior year period. Overall operating margins,
excluding the special Medicaid reimbursements, were 19.0% for the three months
ended March 31, 1996 as compared to 17.2% in the comparable prior year period.


ACUTE CARE SERVICES

Net revenues from the Company's acute care hospitals and ambulatory treatment
centers accounted for 88% and 86% of the consolidated net revenues for the
three month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Net revenues
at the Company's acute care hospitals owned during both periods increased 6%
after excluding the revenues received from the special Medicaid reimbursements
described above. Despite the continued shift in the delivery of healthcare
services to outpatient care, the Company's acute care hospitals owned during
both periods experienced a 6% increase in inpatient admissions and a 4%
increase in patient days in 1996 as compared to 1995. Outpatient activity at
the Company's acute care hospitals continues to increase as a result of
advances in medical technologies, which allow more services to be provided on
an outpatient basis, and increased pressure from Medicare, Medicaid, health
maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and
insurers to reduce hospital stays and provide services, where possible, on a
less expensive outpatient basis. To accommodate the increased utilization of
outpatient services, the Company has expanded or redesigned several of its
outpatient facilities and services.


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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Net revenues from the Company's behavioral health services facilities accounted
for 12% and 14% of the consolidated net revenues for the three month periods
ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Net revenues at the Company's
psychiatric hospitals owned during both periods decreased 6% during the three
months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to the comparable prior year period.
Although the admissions, patient days and length of stay at these facilities
increased approximately 1% during the 1996 quarter as compared to the 1995
quarter, the decrease in net revenues resulted primarily from the fact that
residential treatment days, which reimburse the Company at lower rates per day
as compared to other behavioral health care services, constituted a greater
percentage of patient days than in the prior year period. The Company's
behavioral health care facilities have continued to be effected by changes in
the delivery of psychiatric services and continued cost containment pressures
from payors which includes a greater emphasis on the utilization of outpatient
services. Management of the Company has responded to these trends by
developing and marketing new outpatient treatment programs.


OTHER OPERATING RESULTS

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 31% to $3.5 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to the comparable prior year
period due primarily to the Company's acquisition of two acute care hospitals
in July and August of 1995 partially offset by the effect of three acute care
facilities divested in July and October of 1995.

Interest expense increased $3.0 million for the three month period ended March
31, 1996 over the 1995 quarter due primarily to increased borrowings used to
finance the purchase of two acute care hospitals during the third quarter of
1995.

The effective tax rate was 36% and 39% for the three month periods ended March
31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The decrease in the effective rate was due
primarily to the financing of employee benefit programs.


GENERAL TRENDS

An increased proportion of the Company's revenue is derived from fixed payment
services, including Medicare and Medicaid which accounted for 48% and 43% of
the Company's net patient revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1996
and 1995, respectively, excluding the additional revenues from special
Medicaid reimbursement programs. The Medicare program reimburses the Company's
hospitals primarily based on established rates by a diagnosis related group for
acute care hospitals and by cost based formula for psychiatric hospitals.

In addition other payors continue to actively negotiate the amounts they will
pay for services performed. In general, the Company expects the percentage of
its business from managed care programs to grow, including HMOs, PPOs and
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in such programs. The consequent
growth in managed care networks and the resulting impact of these networks on
the operating results of the Company's facilities vary among the markets in
which the Company operates.


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In addition to the trends described above that continue to have an impact on
operating results, there are a number of other, more general factors affecting
the Company's business. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate are
considering legislation providing for substantial Medicare savings over an
extended period, including reductions in payments to hospitals, which would
limit the rate of growth of the program. The Company can not predict what new
legislation may ultimately be enacted, and if enacted, no assurance can be
given that the implementation of such reforms will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business. In Texas, a law has been passed which
mandates that the state senate apply for a waiver from current Medicaid
regulations to allow the state to require that certain Medicaid participants be
serviced through managed care providers. The Company is unable to predict
whether Texas will be granted such a waiver or the effect on the Company's
business of such waiver.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash provided by operating activities was $32.7 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1996 and $24.1 million for the three months ended March
31, 1995. The $8.6 million increase during the 1996 quarter as compared to the
1995 comparable period was primarily due to a $5.7 million increase in the net
income plus the addback of the non-cash charges (depreciation, amortization
and provision for self-insurance reserves). In addition, cash flow from
operating activities in the first quarter of 1995 was adversely impacted by an
increase in accounts receivable resulting from a temporary decline in cash
collections due to information systems conversions at the Company's hospitals.
Partially offsetting these changes was a $2.7 million increase in payments made
in settlement of self-insurance claims. The net cash provided by operating
activities substantially exceeded the scheduled maturities of long-term debt.

During the first three months of 1996, the Company used $25.7 million of its
operating cash flow to finance capital expenditures (including $7 million spent
on the construction of a new medical complex in Summerlin, Nevada) and $6.8
million to reduce outstanding debt.

Subsequent to the end of the 1996 first quarter, the Company executed a
purchase agreement to acquire four behavioral health care hospitals located in
Pennsylvania and seven contracts to manage behavioral health programs. This
purchase transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to
be completed in June, 1996. The total purchase price for the acquisition of
these hospitals and management contracts is $36.5 million in cash for the
operations and the property, plant and equipment and up to an additional $5
million which is contingent upon the future operating performance of the
acquired assets. In May of 1996, the Company advanced $36.5 million to the
seller pursuant to a term note, which is secured by the stock of the
subsidiaries to be acquired by the Company. The term note matures upon the
earlier of the granting of regulatory approval and the closing of the purchase
transaction, or October 31, 1996. Also in connection with this transaction,
the Company entered into a $7 million loan agreement which is secured by the
stock of the subsidiaries to be acquired by the Company. The $7 million note,
the term of which may be extended upon closing of the above mentioned purchase
transaction, is scheduled to mature upon the earlier of the granting of
regulatory approval and the closing of the purchase transaction described
above, or October 31, 1996.

In May, 1996 the Company completed the acquisition of Northwest Texas
Healthcare System located in Amarillo, Texas for approximately $125 million in
cash. Northwest Texas Healthcare System consists of a 360 licensed bed full
service acute care hospital and free standing behavioral health hospital, two
urgent care clinics and other operations. The funds used to finance the above
mentioned transactions were borrowed under the Company's revolving credit
facility.




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The Company expects to finance all capital expenditures and acquisitions with
internally generated funds, borrowed funds or the sale of debt or equity
securities. As of March 31, 1996, after including the $168.5 million of
additional borrowings for the purchase transactions described above, the
Company had $42 million of unused borrowing capacity under its commercial paper
and revolving credit facilities.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES





ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits:

10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 19, 1996 by and among
UHS of PENNSYLVANIA, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, and subsidiary of
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation, UHS, UHS OF DELAWARE,
INC., a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of UHS, WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER, INC., a Florida corporation and subsidiary of UHS, FIRST HOSPITAL
CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation, FHC MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a Virginia
corporation, HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation,
HORSHAM CLINIC, INC., d/b/a THE HORSHAM CLINIC, a Pennsylvania corporation,
CENTRE VALLEY MANAGEMENT, INC. d/b/a THE MEADOWS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, a
Pennsylvania corporation, CLARION FHC, INC. d/b/a CLARION PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, a
Pennsylvania corporation, WESTCARE, INC. d/b/a ROXBURY, a Virginia corporation
and FIRST HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF FLORIDA, a Florida corporation.

10.2 $36.5 million Term Note dated May 3, 1996 between Universal Health
Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and First Hospital Corporation, Horsham
Clinic, Inc. d/b/a Horsham Clinic, Centre Valley Management, Inc. d/b/a The
Meadows Psychiatric Center, Clarion FHC. d/b/a Clarion Psychiatric Center,
Westcare, Inc. d/b/a Roxbury, FHC Management Services, Inc., Health Services
Management, Inc., First Hospital Corporation of Florida.

10.3 $7 million Term Note dated May 3, 1996 between Universal Health
Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation and First Hospital Corporation, Horsham
Clinic, Inc. d/b/a Horsham Clinic, Centre Valley Management, Inc. d/b/a The
Meadows Psychiatric Center, Clarion FHC. d/b/a Clarion Psychiatric Center,
Westcare, Inc. d/b/a Roxbury, FHC Management Services, Inc., Health Services
Management, Inc., First Hospital Corporation of Florida.

27. Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None

11. Statement re computation of per share earnings is set forth on
Page six in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


All other items of this Report are inapplicable.

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



Universal Health Services, Inc.
(Registrant)





Date: May 13, 1996 /s/ Kirk E. Gorman
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Kirk E. Gorman, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer


(Principal Financial Officer and
Duly Authorized Officer).


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