The affirmation of HCHD’s rating was based on a number of factors. The health system is nearing completion of a multi-year capital plan, and HCHD’s capital expenditures are expected to decline beyond 2015, as the health system has no additional debt planned.
HCHD’s healthy liquidity also contributed to its ranking affirmation. The health system’s balance sheet has maintained solid liquidity metrics over the last several years. In addition, HCHD serves as a safety net provider, which provides the health system with significant community and legislative support.
In fiscal 2014, HCHD generated $1.9 billion of revenues, including $348.6 million in net patient service revenue and $515.9 million of ad valorem tax revenue.
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