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Segments - Segment reporting information by segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Segment Reporting [Line Items]            
Revenue $ 1,622,245   $ 1,645,280   $ 3,224,115 $ 3,142,514
Employee salaries and benefits 676,186   671,697   1,337,617 1,329,349
Supplies 279,621   270,639   548,174 529,494
Medical professional fees 327,843   297,012   644,913 577,869
Net income attributable to Ardent Health, Inc. 16,899 $ 39,850 72,950 $ 41,383 56,749 114,333
Reportable Segment            
Segment Reporting [Line Items]            
Revenue 1,622,245   1,645,280   3,224,115 3,142,514
Employee salaries and benefits 661,415   646,401   1,308,310 1,279,244
Contract labor 14,771   25,296   29,307 50,105
Supplies 279,621   270,639   548,174 529,494
Medical professional fees 123,908   112,331   246,433 216,202
Contract services 203,935   184,681   398,480 361,667
Other segment items 321,696   332,982   636,662 591,469
Net income attributable to Ardent Health, Inc. $ 16,899   $ 72,950   $ 56,749 $ 114,333