Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A-1+' short-term rating to the series 2012 commercial paper (CP) program for Ascension Health Alliance (AHA), Mo. In addition, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA+' long-term rating on AHA's senior revenue bonds (various series and issuers) and its 'AA' long-term rating on AHA's series 2005A subordinated revenue bonds. The outlook on all ratings, where applicable, is stable. The 'AA+' long-term component of the ratings is based on our view of AHA's credit quality, while the 'A-1+' short-term component is based on our view of AHA's self-liquidity. AHA was formed Sept. 13, 2011 and is the sole corporate member of Ascension Health. AHA is the parent organization of a national health system consisting of
