Moody's Investors Service has raised the outlook for LifePoint Hospitals, increasing its expectation of an upgrade for the hospital operator, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Moody's raised the outlook due to earnings growth expectations resulting from LifePoint's recent acquisitions, strategic partnerships and physician recruitment efforts, according to the report.
LifePoint currently holds a Ba3 rating from Moody's, according to the report.
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Moody's raised the outlook due to earnings growth expectations resulting from LifePoint's recent acquisitions, strategic partnerships and physician recruitment efforts, according to the report.
LifePoint currently holds a Ba3 rating from Moody's, according to the report.
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