We have been advised that John Chevedden, 2215 Nelson Avenue, No. 205, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, who has indicated that he is the beneficial owner of at least the required value of shares of our common stock, intends to present the following proposal for consideration at the annual meeting.

Supporting Statement:
As a long-term HCA shareholder, I support transparency and accountability in corporate electoral spending. A company’s reputation, value, and bottom line can be adversely impacted by election spending conducted blindly.

The Conference Board’s 2021 “Under a Microscope” report <https://www.conference-board.org/publications/Under-a-Microscope-ES> warns “a new era of stakeholder scrutiny, social media, and political polarization has propelled corporate political activity—and the risks that come with it—into the spotlight. Political activity can pose increasingly significant risks for companies, including the perception that political contributions—and other forms of activity—are at odds with core company values.” In response to a similar proposal last year HCA disclosed additional information on policies and enhanced, though still partial, disclosures of corporate spending. Though laudable this is deficient because HCA does not on its website disclose all direct and indirect corporate-funded election-related spending, particularly payments to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations and payments to influence the outcome of ballot measures/referenda.