The rating upgrade is based on a number of factors, including Health First’s leading market position and maintenance of higher performance over the past two years.
Offsetting these strengths are several challenges, including Health First’s lower-than-average liquidity and leverage metrics.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody’s expectation of continued strong financial performance in fiscal year 2016.
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