Here are seven health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to recent reports from Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health system names were compiled from recent credit rating reports and are listed in alphabetical order.
1. Prince Frederick, Md.-based Calvert Health System has an "AA-" rating and stable outlook with Fitch. The system has a leading market share, a favorable payer mix and stable cash flow, according to Fitch.
2. Cleveland Clinic has an "Aa2" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. Cleveland Clinic has strong brand recognition, exceptional fundraising ability and healthy cash flow, according to Moody's.
3. Inova Health System has an "Aa2" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. The Falls Church, Va.-based health system has consistently strong cash-flow margins, a leading market position and a good investment position, according to Moody's.
4. Philadelphia-based Main Line Health has an "Aa3" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. The system has a strong market position, healthy balance sheet metrics and a light debt burden, according to Moody's.
5. Dallas-based Methodist Health System has an "Aa3" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. The health system has a favorable liquidity position, consistent operating results and a growing market population, according to Moody's.
6. Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine has an "AA-" rating and stable outlook with Fitch. The system has strong operating margins and a light debt burden, according to Fitch.
7. Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (Kan.) Health System, which does business as SCL Health, has an "Aa3" rating and stable outlook with Moody's. The system has a good market position in a favorable service area, strong operating margins and limited capital spending, according to Moody's.
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