The rating assignment and affirmation were based on several factors, including CareGroup’s large size and expansive presence in eastern Massachusetts.
Key credit challenges include modest operating performance and likelihood of increased capital spending in coming years.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody’s expectation that CareGroup will continue to generate modest operating surpluses and improve performance over weaker 2015 levels.
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