...S&P Global Ratings revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its 'A+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on the Illinois Finance Authority's series 2008A and 2008B fixed-rate bonds, issued for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children's, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital). Assured Guaranty Ltd. insures the series 2008A bonds. Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center is the parent organization for the overall system. The outlook revision reflects our view of Lurie Children's strengthening financial profile and improving business position. We expect some increased capital spending over the next couple of years, but if the balance sheet can maintain or strengthen its ratios through some of its increased capital spending we could consider a higher rating over the next two years. More specifically, we assessed CHCMC's enterprise profile as very strong, reflecting increasing market share in a very broad service area that incorporates...
