Concurrently, Fitch assigned its “BB+” issuer default rating to Owensboro Health.
The downgrade and assignment are based on Owensboro Health’s heavy debt burden, resulting in a highly leveraged financial profile under Fitch’s new nonprofit hospital rating criteria. Fitch also acknowledged the health system’s dominant market position and strong profitability.
The outlook is stable.
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