The action affects $62 million of debt issued through the Illinois Finance Authority.
It is based on Ingalls Health System’s multi-year decline in operating revenue as a result of increased competition, decreasing volumes and a challenging service area with a high reliance on Medicaid reimbursement.
The review for downgrade will focus on Ingalls Health System’s proposed affiliation with the University of Chicago Medical Center.
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