9. Health Management Associates
Fortune 500 rank: 443
2009 revenue: $4.7 billion
2009 total shareholder return: 306.1%
The hospital chain's profits soared last year, thanks to higher admissions and a new physician-recruitment initiative.
President Obama's health-care overhaul also spells good news for the industry, as it boosts the ranks of the insured. More insured patients could mean a healthier bottom line for HMA.
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