In 2010, 44 hospitals received downgrades, while 40 were upgraded. Comparatively, in 2005, 42 hospitals received downgrades and 46 received upgrades.
Moody’s expects downgrades to out number upgrades through 2011.
Read the HFMA report on hospital credit ratings.
Read more coverage on hospital credit ratings:
– Moody’s: Negative Outlook for Non-Profit Hospitals for Next 12-18 Months
– Moody’s Says FY 2011 Medicare Cuts Will Hurt Non-Profit Hospitals
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