1. Fitch affirms ‘AA’ rating on St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Fitch Ratings affirmed its “AA” rating on Edgewood, Ky.-based St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s series 2016 and series 2009B bonds, affecting approximately $113.3 million of debt.
2. Fitch affirms ‘AA’ rating on FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Fitch Ratings affirmed its “AA” rating on Pinehurst, N.C.-based FirstHealth of the Carolinas, affecting approximately $41.4 million of debt.
3. Fitch affirms ‘BBB+’ on Lowell General Hospital’s revenue bonds
Fitch Ratings affirmed its “BBB+” rating on Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital’s series G revenue bonds, affecting $65.4 million of debt.
4. Moody’s assigns ‘A1’ to Hospital for Special Surgery’s bonds
Moody’s Investors Service assigned its “A1” rating to New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery’s proposed $180 million series 2018 bonds.
5. Moody’s affirms ‘A1’ rating on Augusta Health Care
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed its “A1” rating on Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health Care’s revenue bonds, affecting $14.8 million of debt.
6. Fitch assigns ‘AA-‘ issuer default rating to Memorial Health Services
Fitch Ratings assigned its ‘AA-‘ long-term issuer default rating to Fountain Valley, Calif.-based Memorial Health Services.
7. Fitch assigns ‘AA’ issuer default rating to BayCare Health System
Fitch Ratings assigned its “AA” issuer default rating to Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System and affirmed its “AA” rating on approximately $937.2 million of BayCare’s revenue bonds.
8. Moody’s affirms ‘Baa2’ on Erlanger Health System
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed its “Baa2” rating on Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System’s outstanding rated debt, affecting $150 million of debt.
9. Fitch affirms ‘A’ rating on Sierra View Local Health Care
Fitch Ratings affirmed its “A” rating on Porterville, Calif.-based Sierra View Local Health Care District’s series 2010 revenue bonds, affecting $13.4 million of debt.