Grim outlook for healthcare, hospital sector in 2015: rating agencies

By Robin Respaut (Reuters) - The outlook for non-profit healthcare remains dour for 2015, as hospital operating margins continue to face pressure from rising costs and weaker reimbursement. The three major credit ratings agencies gave the healthcare and hospital sector a negative outlook next year, citing anticipated downgrades, declining operating cash flows, and on-going uncertainties surrounding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. "The negative pressures facing most providers are widespread," said Martin Arrick, services analyst with Standard & Poor's Ratings. ...



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