Fitch Ratings affirmed Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Holdings' ratings, including the "BB" issuer default rating, affecting a total of $31.5 billion of debt.
The rating affirmation is based on a number of factors, including HCA's financial flexibility and expected stable leverage.
The outlook is stable.
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