Palmetto Health Alliance, SC Bonds Rated 'BBB+' On Dominant Market Share Feb 07

Standard & Poors, February 2007

Abstract
NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Feb. 16, 2007--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'BBB+' long-term rating to South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority's private placement of approximately $125 million series 2007 variable-rate bonds, issued for Palmetto Health Alliance. In addition, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Palmetto's outstanding bonds. The outlook is stable. "Palmetto will need to continue to improve its cash flow to support ongoing and future capital needs as they arise," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Anita Varghese. "We also expect that its Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) funding will stay stable at current levels." The rating reflects Palmetto's improved profitability due to a permanent increase in Medicaid DSH...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Palmetto Hlth,South Carolina Jobs Econ Dev Auth
Action: Affirmed
Action: New Rating
Action: Outlook: Stable

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