The rating affirmation is a result of Mercy’s favorable operating margins, improving liquidity metrics and limited capital spending plans. Moody’s also acknowledged the health system’s above-average leverage and heavy debt burden.
The positive outlook reflects Moody’s expectation that the health system will maintain strong operating margins and continue to improve liquidity.
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