The rating upgrade is based on several factors, including CVHP’s significantly improved balance sheet measures and the stabilization of core operating performance measures.
The system also faces difficulties, including a challenging payer mix and a highly unionized workforce.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody’s assumption that underlying core performance will remain at current levels and the balance sheet will remain strong.
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