S&P raises Temple University Health System’s rating to ‘BBB-‘

S&P has raised the long-term rating on Philadelphia-based Temple University Health System’s $515 million of series 2012A, 2012B, 2007A and 2007B bonds to “BBB-” from “BB+.”

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“We raised the rating based on application of the U.S. Not-For-Profit Acute-Care Standalone Hospital criteria published [by S&P] Dec. 15, 2014,” said S&P credit analyst Cynthia Keller.

The outlook is stable, reflecting TUHS’ healthier financial performance. The system also faces several challenges, including weak unrestricted reserves.

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