TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

1,261
Total Complaints
8
Last 12 Months
88.6%
Timely Response
40
States Affected
TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION timely response rate 88.6%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical 683
Debt collection — Medical debt 264
Debt collection — I do not know 144
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 63
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 43
Debt collection — Other debt 24
Credit reporting 16
Debt collection — Credit card 8
Consumer Loan — Installment loan 2
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Refund anticipation check 2

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 399
2.Disclosure verification of debt 343
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 166
4.Written notification about debt 109
5.False statements or representation 68
6.Communication tactics 43
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 33
8.Incorrect information on your report 25
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 18
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 16

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 13
2014 112
2015 166
2016 389
2017 495
2018 59
2019 3
2020 2
2021 2
2022 4
2023 5
2024 3
2025 7
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 338
Florida 247
Georgia 187
California 120
South Carolina 47
Pennsylvania 45
Tennessee 36
North Carolina 29
Alabama 28
Arizona 25
Louisiana 22
Missouri 20
Washington 17
Illinois 12
Nebraska 11

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 1,259
Closed 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 1,261 complaints against TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION overall, with 8 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 40 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION's timely response rate stands at 88.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 12.9% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION have?

TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION has 1,261 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 8 filed in the last 12 months.

Does TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION has a 88.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION?

The most complained-about product for TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION?

The most common issue reported by consumers about TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION?

You can file a complaint against TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION?

Consumers in 40 states and territories have filed complaints about TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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