The assignment is a result of SMC’s dominant market position, large military patient presence, improved operating performance, favorable cash flow and solid debt service coverage. S&P also acknowledged the medical center’s weaker liquidity metrics and limited population base.
The outlook is stable, reflecting S&P’s expectation that SMC will maintain positive margins and continue to generate debt service coverage to improve its balance sheet.
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