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 'A2' rating to University Hospitals Health System's bonds
Moody's Investors Service assigned an "A2" rating to Cleveland-based University Hospitals Health System's proposed series 2016A fixed rate bonds, affecting $825 million of outstanding debt.
2. S&P assigns 'A' rating to University Hospitals Health System's bonds
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned an "A" long-term rating to Cleveland-based University Hospitals Health System's series 2016A hospital revenue bonds, issued by the Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission.
3. Fitch affirms 'AA-' rating on WellSpan Health's bonds
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "AA-" rating on York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health's bonds.
4. Moody's affirms Pikeville Medical Center's 'A3' rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the "A3" rating on Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center's outstanding debt, affecting $81.7 million.
5. S&P revises MaineHealth's outlook to stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised Portland, Maine-based MaineHealth's outlook to stable from negative.
6. Fitch affirms University Health System's 'BBB+' rating
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "BBB+" rating on Knoxville, Tenn.-based University Health System's series 2007 revenue bonds, affecting $198 million.
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