S&P downgrades Augusta University Medical Center's rating to 'BBB'

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Augusta (Ga.) University Medical Center's issuer credit rating to "BBB" from "A-."

"The lowered rating reflects our view of AUMC's unexpectedly weak balance sheet and accelerating operating losses in fiscal [year] 2016 and through the first 11 months of fiscal 2017 ended May 31," said Wendy Towber, an S&P Global Ratings credit analyst.

S&P also acknowledged the potential upcoming changes in the governance, management and organizational structure at Augusta University Health System, which is affiliated with AUMC.

The outlook is stable. 

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