S&P lowers rating to ‘BBB+’ on Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s bonds

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its rating on New London, Conn.-based Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s bonds to “BBB+” from “A-.”

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“The lower rating reflects weaker than expected system operating performance in the most recent period generating less than 1x debt service coverage based on S&P Global Ratings’ calculations and a continued weakening of balance sheet metrics,” said S&P analyst Jessica Goldman.

The outlook is developing.

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