Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA's board of directors has authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program of the company's outstanding common stock.
HCA said the repurchase program has no time limit and may be discontinued at anytime.
Including this program and remaining amounts under the $3 billion share repurchase plan unveiled in October 2015, HCA has about $2.04 billion authorized for share repurchases.
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