Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 28, 2020, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 28, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 28, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized an additional share repurchase program for up to $2 billion of the Company's outstanding common stock. Repurchases will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise.

On January 28, 2020, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2020.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.



(d) Exhibits:


Exhibit 99.1        Press Release, dated January 28, 2020.

Exhibit 104       Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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