NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 20, 2024--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'BBB-' issue-level rating to Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Inc.'s proposed senior notes. The company plans to use the proceeds from these notes to repay its near-term maturities, as well as for general corporate purposes. Our 'BBB-' issuer credit rating and stable outlook on its parent, HCA Healthcare Inc., are unchanged. Our rating on HCA Healthcare Inc. continues to reflect its substantial scale (with over $64 billion of revenue in 2023), diversified business mix, and good market presence that favorably distinguishes it from its health care peers. The company's size and ample scale have allowed it to continue to invest in its business and capitalize on opportunities to pursue
