Concurrently, Fitch assigned its “AA-” issuer default rating to the community hospital.
The assignment and affirmation are a result of several factors, including the hospital’s strong market share in its primary service area, solid debt coverage and favorable liquidity metrics. Fitch also acknowledged the hospital’s highly-competitive market and expansion project.
The outlook is stable.
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