NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 14, 2003--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its 'AA+/A-1+' rating to $308 million of Murray City, Utah's series 2003A-D variable-rate hospital revenue bonds issued on behalf of IHC Health Services. In addition, Standard&Poor's affirmed its outstanding unenhanced and SPUR ratings on $622.4 million of debt issued on behalf of IHC Health Services by various issuers. The outlook is stable. IHC Health Services is the hospital and physician component of Intermountain Health Care, Inc. (IHC), which is a large, integrated delivery system located in Utah. "The long-term rating on IHC Health Services reflects a strong business position in Utah, a strong financial profile, and tremendous operating and pricing flexibility," said
