Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Ardent Health First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]

I would now like to turn the conference over to Dave Styblo, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. You may begin.

David Styblo
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you, operator. And welcome to Ardent Health's First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Joining me today is Ardent President and Chief Executive Officer, Marty Bonick; and Chief Financial Officer, Alfred Lumsdaine. Marty and Alfred will provide prepared remarks, and then we will open the line to questions.

Before I turn the call over to Marty, I want to remind everyone that today's discussion contains forward-looking statements about future business and financial expectations. Actual results may differ significantly from those projected in today's forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including the risks described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

Further, this call will include a discussion of certain non-GAAP financial measures, including