title: In the bond insurance game, small hospitals often shut out.
abstract: Smaller hospitals have trouble getting their bond issues insured, even if their credit rating is investment grade. Bond insurance companies typically adhere to policies that prohibit insuring hospitals of fewer than 150 to 200 beds.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Nemes
mesh_terms: D002202:Capital Financing; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006743:Hospital Bed Capacity, under 100; D007341:Insurance