Article: Fitch to Upgrade Highlands County Health Facil Auth (FL) 2005E, 2006B & 2007B; Confirm S-T on 2005-G.

NEW YORK -- On the effective date of Oct. 15, 2009, Fitch Ratings will upgrade to 'AA-F1+' from 'A-/F1' the ratings currently assigned to the following $224,405,000 Highlands County Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group):

--$61,875,000 Series 2005E;

--$82,130,000 Series 2006B;

--$80,400,000 Series 2007B.

In addition, Fitch will upgrade the long-term rating to 'A+' and confirm the short-term 'F1' rating on the $49,425,000 series 2005G bonds.

These rating actions are in connection with: (i) the substitution of the irrevocable, direct-pay letters of credit (LOCs), ...

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