Spin-Off of Quorum Health Corporation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Spin-Off of Quorum Health Corporation [Abstract]

Schedule of Operating Results included in Consolidated Statement of Income

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2016
Loss from operations before income taxes	$	(6)
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests		-
Loss from operations before income taxes attributable
to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders	$	(6)