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Fitch affirms, withdraws ‘A’ rating for Lehigh Valley Health Network

Fitch Ratings affirmed and simultaneously withdrew its “A” rating for Allentown, Penn.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Leo Vartorella

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Fitch has withdrawn the rating because the system has elected to no longer participate in the rating process.

The “A” rating reflected Lehigh Valley Health Network’s solid and expanding regional market position, stabilized operating risk assessment and strong financial profile.

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