Moody’s Raises Outlook for LifePoint Hospitals

Moody’s Investors Service has raised the outlook for LifePoint Hospitals, increasing its expectation of an upgrade for the hospital operator, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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By: Staff

Moody’s raised the outlook due to earnings growth expectations resulting from LifePoint’s recent acquisitions, strategic partnerships and physician recruitment efforts, according to the report.

LifePoint currently holds a Ba3 rating from Moody’s, according to the report.

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