Operator: Good evening. My name is Michelle, and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DaVita Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call.
Operator
Good evening. My name is Missy and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DaVita Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers remarks, there will be a question-and-answer period. [Operator Instructions]
Thank you, Mr. Gustafson. You may begin your conference.
Jim Gustafson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Thank you and welcome everyone to our second quarter conference call. We appreciate your continued interest in our company. I m Jim Gustafson, Vice President of Investor Relations and joining me today are Javier Rodriguez, our CEO; and Joel Ackerman, our CFO.