Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised Livingston, N.J.-based Barnabas Health's outlook to positive from stable.
S&P has also affirmed the "A-" rating on $796 million of Barnabas Health's series 2006A, 2006B, 2011A, 2012A, 2014 and 2012 taxable bonds.
"The positive outlook reflects Barnabas Health's operating strategies, which continue to result in growing earnings and cash flow," said S&P credit analyst Cynthia Keller.
The rating affirmation is based on a number of factors, including Barnabas Health's margin and cash flow growth and improved balance sheet ratios.