Defending A+: how to maintain a high credit rating during a facilities overhaul
Ollie, E.; Kolb-Collier, D.; Clay, S.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 61(11): 114-118; 120
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 18018795 Document Number: 606618
To defend its strong credit rating, New Hanover Regional Medical Center: Demonstrated a clear and cohesive vision. Improved short-term financial performance. Developed robust financial projections. Avoided reliance on a "build it and they will come" strategy. Managed construction cost risks. Minimized construction disruption. Anticipated financial market concerns and questions