Fitch Ratings affirmed its "A" rating on Marriottsville, Md.-based Bon Secours Health System's outstanding bonds, affecting $641 million of debt.
Concurrently, Fitch assigned its "A" issuer default rating to Bon Secours.
The affirmation and assignment are a result of several factors, including the health system's favorable payer mix, consistent operating profit margins and stable financial metrics through the revenue cycle. Fitch also acknowledged the health system's highly competitive service area.
The outlook is stable.