The following hospital and health system rating and outlook changes and affirmations took place in the last week, starting with the most recent.
1. Moody's assigns 'Baa2' to Mercy Health Services' bonds
Moody's Investors Service assigned a "Baa2" rating to Baltimore-based Mercy Health Services' proposed $141 million of series 2016A fixed rate revenue bonds.
2. Moody's revises Doylestown Hospital's outlook to negative
Moody's Investors Service affirmed Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital's outlook to negative from stable.
3. Moody's revises outlook on Southern Ohio Medical Center
Moody's Investors Service revised Portsmouth-based Southern Ohio Medical Center's outlook to stable from negative.
4. Moody's affirms WellSpan Health's 'Aa3' rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health's "Aa3" rating, affecting approximately $278.8 million of debt.