1. Moody’s affirms ‘Baa2’ rating on Princeton Health Care System’s bonds
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “Baa2” rating on Plainsboro, N.J.-based Princeton Health Care System’s bonds, affecting approximately $188 million in debt.
2. Fitch issues ‘AA-‘ median rating for nonprofit children’s hospitals
Fitch Ratings issued a strong “AA-” median rating for nonprofit children’s hospitals due to various factors, such as the hospitals’ unique credit profile.
3. Fitch downgrades Midland County Hospital District’s bonds to ‘A+’
Fitch Ratings downgraded the rating to “A+” from “AA” on Midland (Texas) County Hospital District’s $102.1 million of series 2009A and series 2009B limited tax bonds.
4. Moody’s assigns ‘A1’ rating to Carilion Clinic’s bonds
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “A1” rating on Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic’s outstanding bonds, affecting $401.5 million of rated debt.
5. Moody’s downgrades Baptist Healthcare’s existing debt and planned debt offering
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the “A3” rating on Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Healthcare System’s existing debt to “Baa2.”
6. Moody’s revises Mount Sinai Hospital’s outlook to stable
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “A3” rating on New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital, affecting approximately $315 million in bonds.
7. Moody’s affirms Forrest County General Hospital’s ‘A2’ rating
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the “A2” rating on Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Forrest County General Hospital’s outstanding rated revenue bonds, affecting $108 million.
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