The rating assignment is based on a number of factors, including UPMC’s large size and market reach coupled with community hospitals and ownership of a sizable health plan.
The rating outlook has been revised to negative, reflecting Moody’s belief that UPMC is in a transition period, owing largely to an environment that carries uncertainty regarding resolution of disputed receivables and fiscal year 2016 cash flow.
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