HCA Healthcare has been named a Best for Vets Employer for the year in a row. Military Times gave this recognition to the healthcare provider because it helps veterans, service members, and military spouses. Since 2012, HCA Healthcare has hired more than 75,000 people who are connected to the military.
The Military Times Best for Vets: Employers’ ranking looks at companies’ efforts to bring in and help veterans. The yearly review uses surveys that are filled out voluntarily. These surveys cover how companies handle employment practices, workplace benefits, and support programs. Sherri Crowley, culture and values officer at HCA Healthcare, talked about how important military talent is.
“We are deeply grateful to our nation’s veterans and military families for the extraordinary service, sacrifice and unwavering commitment that define the military community,” said Sherri Crowley, chief culture and values officer at HCA Healthcare. “Their leadership, resilience and unique perspectives make HCA Healthcare stronger and enrich the communities we serve, and we are proud to invest in their continued success and well-being.”
Additionally, VETS Indexes recognized HCA Healthcare as a five-star employer. This recognition reflects its commitment to hiring military talent and supporting veterans.
HCA Healthcare Supports Veterans Through Community Contributions
In honor of Veterans Day, HCA Healthcare is donating $150,000 to three organizations that support veterans and military families:
Blue Star Families: $50,000 to help military families build connections and supportive communities.
CreatiVets: $50,000 to help veterans and families address service‑related trauma through music and arts.
Wreaths Across America: $50,000 to remember fallen service members and honor those who serve.
Furthermore, the HCA Healthcare Foundation is contributing $50,000 to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation supports caregivers of ill and injured service members and veterans. HCA Healthcare has supported communities for more than a decade. HCA Healthcare’s partnerships include the Veteran Jobs Mission and the Department of War’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Since joining the “Hiring 100,000 Military Spouses” campaign in 2018, HCA Healthcare has hired 14,000 military spouses.
In 2025 HCA Healthcare became a Department of War SkillBridge provider. The SkillBridge program gives active‑duty service members experience in clinical and non‑clinical healthcare roles. HCA Healthcare also partners with Hiring Our Heroes, 50‑Strong, and veteran service organizations. These partnerships help military talent explore healthcare careers.
Supporting Military Colleagues Throughout Their Careers
HCA Healthcare supports employees through the HCA Healthcare Military Colleague Network. The Military Colleague Network helps colleagues connect and share experiences. Grow professionally. Eligible military colleagues also receive leave and supplemental pay. These efforts have earned national honors. The national honors include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lee Anderson Award in 2015. HCA Healthcare received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in 2021.
Since 2024, Tennessee has designated HCA Healthcare a veteran-ready business. The Veteran Ready Business recognition highlights HCA Healthcare’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans.
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