Standard&Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term rating to 'A+' from 'AA-' on most debt obligations issued for the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Md.'s obligated group (JHH), which comprises the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. In addition, Standard&Poor's lowered its rating on JHH's series A lease revenue bonds to 'A' from 'A+'; and lowered its short-term rating on Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority's $60 million series C pooled loan CP program, to 'A-1' from 'A-1+'. The program is based on a bank liquidity facility from Sun Trust Bank for principal repayment and the JHH obligated group for interest payment. In addition, Standard&Poor's lowered its rating on JHMI Utilities LLC's debt,
