Fitch ups CHS rating, is watching pricing
Fitch Ratings has raised its opinion on Community Health Systems and Tenet Healthcare, saying the companies have better financial flexibility than before. The upgrade says CHS has done a good job maintaining profitability despite iffy patient volume growth and by making solid acquisitions. But, Fitch says, it'll be crucial that its recent pricing power persists — something that may not be a given when it comes to Medicare and Medicaid.




