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Provisions For Losses Related To Professional Liability Risks

HCA Healthcare Provisions For Losses Related To Professional Liability Risks remained flat by 0.0% to $162.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.8%, from $156.75M to $162.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Provisions For Losses Related To Professional Liability Risks shows an upward trend with a 9.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising litigation risks or higher projected claim severity, while a decrease may indicate improved safety outcomes or favorable actuarial adjustments.

Detailed definition

The estimated expense recognized in the income statement to cover potential future liabilities arising from professional...

Peer comparison

Common in healthcare and professional services; peers with higher patient volumes or riskier procedures typically report higher provisions.

Metric ID: other_provisions_for_losses_related_to_professional_liab_21fb6f

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$453.00M$517.00M$619.00M$627.00M$651.00M
YoY Change+14.1%+19.7%+1.3%+3.8%
Range$453.00M$651.00M
CAGR+9.5%
Avg YoY Growth+9.7%
Median YoY Growth+9.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's provisions for losses related to professional liability risks?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported provisions for losses related to professional liability risks of $162.75M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's provisions for losses related to professional liability risks changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's provisions for losses related to professional liability risks increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $156.75M to $162.75M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's provisions for losses related to professional liability risks?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's provisions for losses related to professional liability risks has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $453.00M to $651.00M.
What does provisions for losses related to professional liability risks mean?
The estimated cost set aside to cover potential future medical malpractice or professional liability claims.