Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Goldsboro, N.C.-based Wayne Memorial Hospital's "Baa1" issuer rating.
The rating affirmation is based on a number of factors, including Wayne's solid operating performance, leading market share and healthy balance sheet measures.
The hospital also faces several challenges, including its small size and higher-than-average exposure to government payers.
The outlook is stable, reflecting Moody's expectation that Wayne Memorial Hospital will continue to generate healthy margins, retain market share and maintain balance sheet strength.
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