“The negative outlook revision reflects widening losses at the [medical center’s] employed physician group, which were worse than budgeted projections due in part to slower-than-expected practice growth. The revision also reflects softer volumes and GRMC’s highly elevated leverage,” said S&P analyst Patrick Zagar.
The ratings agency also affirmed the “BB” rating on the medical center’s series 2015 revenue refunding and improvement bonds.
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