S&P drops underlying rating for Wayne County Hospital Authority to ‘A’

S&P Global Ratings lowered its underlying ratings for Wayne County Hospital Authority, which includes Jesup, Ga.-based Wayne Memorial Hospital, from “A+” to “A.”

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The downgrade reflects the county’s reserve position after recent revenue shortfalls that have not been addressed with corresponding expenditure adjustments.

The rating outlook is stable.

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