The rating affirmation was supported by a number of factors, including SSH’s solid operating footprint in South Weymouth, with approximately half of the inpatient market share in its primary service area.
The hospital also faces some challenges, which were considered for the rating affirmation, such as an improving but elevated debt burden.
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