Moody's: Scripps Health's Outlook Is Revised To Positive From Stable

July 27, 2007, 4:10 p.m. EDT 1 Min Read

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Scripps Health's (Scripps) A2 underlying rating, affecting $450 million of outstanding debt (listed at the conclusion of this report). The outlook has been revised to positive from stable reflecting our positive assessment of Scripps ability to sustain current, improved levels of performance while supporting a significant capital program impacting each of the system's five hospitals.

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