The rating on Ascension Health, Mo.'s notes reflects a joint and several obligation, pursuant to obligation 25, of each member of the operating group. Ascension Health is rated 'AA' and its outlook is stable. Liquidity support is provided by a $250 million line of credit provided by Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. ('AA/A-1+'), Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale ('AAA/A-1+'), and Bank of America N.A. Charlotte ('AA-/A-1+'). The proportion of the line of credit provided by each bank is 50%, 20%, and 30%, respectively. The line of credit expires on Sept. 30, 2002. Bankers Trust Co. will act as issuing and paying agent. The dealer is Salomon Smith Barney Inc.