The rating assignment is based on several factors, including Boston Medical Center’s key role as a healthcare provider in the area and as a provider of health insurance services through an affiliated insurance plan.
BMC also faces challenges, including a payer mix heavily weighted toward governmental payers.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody’s Investors Services’ view that BMC will continue to receive supplemental funding and generate adequate margins.
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