OREANDA-NEWS. This announcement corrects the version published Oct. 2, 2014 'Fitch Affirms 46 U.S. Healthcare Companies' Ratings' to include Allegiance Corporation.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed 47 U.S. Healthcare companies' ratings.

The worksheet 'Rating Actions' provides:

--A full list of ratings affirmed;
--A hyperlink to each issuer's rating summary page at 'www.fitchratings.com';
--Primary analyst and secondary analyst contact information.