The affirmation is a result of JPS Health Network’s important role as a safety-net provider, very low debt burden and solid balance sheet reserves. Offsetting these credit strengths are the provider’s unfavorable payer mix and heavy reliance on property taxes.
The outlook was revised to negative from stable, reflecting the district’s reliance on external, supplemental funded sources that are projected to decline soon.
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