Additionally, Fitch assigned CWH an issuer default rating of “A-.”
The upgrade and assignment are based on several factors, including CWH’s strong market position, favorable payer mix, low leverage and healthy liquidity metrics. Fitch also acknowledged the hospital’s weak operating margin.
The outlook is stable.
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