The affirmation is a result of several factors, including Northeast Health’s solid market position and adequate balance sheet metrics as well as its affiliation with Burlington, Mass.-based Lahey Health, which has a solid brand reputation. Moody’s also acknowledged Northeast Health has a weaker operating performance than its similarly rated peers.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody’s expectation that the health system will improve its financial performance in fiscal year 2018.
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