The rating affirmation is based on several factors, including CMHS’ clinical, competitive and operational strengths. These strengths are offset by a significant debt load and an ambitious hospital replacement project, which is approximately one year behind schedule.
The outlook remains stable, which reflects CMHS’ fundamentally strong market position and advanced array of clinical offerings. Moody’s expects that operating cash flow will improve and the organization will successfully move into its new flagship facility.
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