S&P Upgrades Atlantic Health System’s Credit to “A+”

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has upgraded the credit ratings of Atlantic Health System, based in Morristown, N.J., from “A” to “A+”.

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In addition, Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Atlantic Health System’s “A1” credit rating. System CFO Kevin Lenahan said in a news release the ratings news showed the health system is “well-positioned for continued growth, while still meeting the needs of out patients, employees and healthcare providers.”

Atlantic Health System has four hospitals within its organization, and it recently signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, N.J.

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