Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority's (Trinity Health) variable-rate revenue bonds (Trinity Health Care Credit Group) bonds series 2005H to 'AA/A-1+' from 'AA/A-1' in conjunction with the proposed first amendment to the standby bond purchase agreement (SBPA). The long-term component of the rating reflects the rating of Trinity Health Corp. The long-term component of the rating reflects the likelihood that the debt service will be paid over the life of the issue. The short-term component of the rating represents the likelihood of payment of tenders and reflects a liquidity facility provided by The Bank of Nova Scotia (A-1+). Following the amendment to the liquidity facility, which is a SBPA, the automatic termination
