The following hospital and health system rating and outlook changes and affirmations took place in the last week, beginning with the most recent.
1. S&P revises Navicent Health's debt outlook to negative
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its "AA-" rating on Macon, Ga.-based Navicent Health's series 2016 and series 2009 bonds issued by the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.
2. Moody’s assigns 'Aa1/VMIG 1' rating to Centra Health's LOC-backed Revenue Bonds
Moody's Investors Service assigned its "Aa1/VMIG 1" rating to Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health's letter of credit backed series 2017B and 2017C revenue and refunding bonds which are scheduled for issuance on July 25.
3. Moody's affirms 'A2' rating on HealthPartners' bonds
Moody's Investors Service affirmed its "A2" rating on Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners' revenue bonds issued by the St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, affecting $353 million of debt.
4. S&P revises Cooper Health System's outlook to stable
S&P Global Ratings affirmed the "BBB+" rating on Camden, N.J.-based Cooper Health System Obligated Group outstanding bonds issued by the Camden County Improvement Authority.
5. S&P downgrades Nash Health Care Systems to 'BBB+'
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Rocky Mount, N.C.-based Nash Health Care Systems series 2012 bonds to "BBB+" from "A-," affecting $68 million of debt.