7 recent hospital rating and outlook changes, affirmations

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. Moody’s affirms ‘A2’ rating on Mercy Alliance’s bonds, outlook stable
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “A2” rating assigned to Janesville, Wis.-based Mercy Alliance’s bonds issued by the Wisconsin Health & Education Facilities Authority.

2. Moody’s assigns ‘A2’ rating to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s bonds
Moody’s Investors Service assigned an “A2” rating to New Brunswick, N.J.-based Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s $86 million of series 2014A&B bonds.

3. Moody’s affirms ‘Aa2’ rating of Sentara Healthcare’s bonds, outlook stable
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the “Aa2” rating assigned to Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare’s bonds.

4. Moody’s assigns ‘Aa2’ rating to CHOP’s bonds
Moody’s Investors Service assigned an “Aa2” rating to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s series 2014A bonds.

5. Moody’s upgrades Bridgeport Hospital to ‘Aa3’
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Bridgeport (Conn.) Hospital’s rating to “Aa3′ from “A3.”

6. Moody’s upgrades New York Methodist Hospital to ‘Baa1’
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Brooklyn-based New York Methodist Hospital’s rating to “Baa1” from “Baa2.”

7. Moody’s assigns ‘A1’ rating to Valley Health System’s bonds, outlook negative
Moody’s Investors Service assigned “A1” bond ratings to Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health System’s series 2014 and 2014A fixed rate bonds and affirmed the “A1” long-term rating on $193.2 million of outstanding bonds.

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7 recent hospital rating and outlook changes, affirmations
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