...S&P Global Ratings assigned its '##+' long-term rating to the Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority's series 2019A revenue bonds, issued for Ascension Health Alliance (Ascension), Mo.. S&P Global Ratings also assigned its '##+' long-term rating to Ascension's series 2019B taxable bonds. In addition, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its '##+' long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) and its '##+/A-1+' dual rating (various issuers and various modes) on all senior revenue bonds issued for Ascension. We also affirmed our '##' long-term rating on Ascension's series 2005A subordinated revenue bonds. The outlook on all applicable ratings is stable. The '##+' long-term component of our dual ratings is based on our view of Ascension's credit quality, while the 'A-1+' short-term component is based on our view of Ascension's self-liquidity. Ascension has identified several sources of funds--cash, short-term funds, lines of credit, long-term funds, and eligible equity investments--to...
