At the same time, Fitch affirmed its “AA” rating on CHST’s series 2012 and series 2009 bonds, affecting $344 million of debt.
The affirmation and assignment are a result of several factors, including the health system’s dominant market position, favorable operating margins, manageable debt buden and strong liquidity metrics.
The outlook is stable.
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