5 recent hospital outlook and rating actions

The following hospital and health system rating and outlook changes and affirmations took place during the past week, starting with the most recent.

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1. S&P upgrades Hardin Memorial Hospital’s outlook to positive
S&P revised its outlook on Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky., to positive from stable.

2. Moody’s affirms John Muir Health’s bond rating: 4 things to know
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “A1” rating assigned to Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health’s bonds issued through the California Statewide Community Development Authority.

3. Fitch upgrades Nicklaus Children’s Hospital rating
Fitch Ratings upgraded the rating on Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s bonds.

4. Fitch affirms El Paso County Hospital District’s bond rating
Fitch Ratings affirmed the “AA-” rating on El Paso (Texas) County Hospital District’s bonds.

5. Moody’s affirms Sarasota County Hospital District’s bond rating: 3 things to know
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “A1” rating assigned to Sarasota County (Fla.) Public Hospital District’s $200 million of outstanding bonds.

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