Credit ratings agency Fitch is affirming Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare's "A+" rating, reflecting the health system's expanded clinical presence in all eight Connecticut counties.
Hartford HealthCare saw expanded growth in outpatient volumes that led to an operating earnings before interest, taxes and amortization margin of 6.3 percent, according to an April 13 Fitch report.
Despite inflation and staffing pressures, Fitch projects Hartford HealthCare to return to historical levels of performance over the next three years.