Fitch Assigns Positive Outlook to HCP; Affirms IDR at ‘BBB’

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for HCP, Inc. (HCP) as follows: — Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’; — Unsecured bank credit facilities at ‘BBB’;

Fitch Affirms Health Management Associates, Inc. at ‘B+’; Outlook Stable

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed Health Management Associates, Inc.’s (HMA) ratings as follows: — Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B+’; — Secured bank facility at ‘BB/RR2′;