Item 7

Authorize New Hampshire Hospital to accept and expend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds, in the amount of $8,883,875, to ensure NH communities have safe and consistent access to emergency and routine healthcare services, such as COVID-19 vaccinations and testing services, by supporting healthcare organizational infrastructure during the anticipated COVID-19 winter surge of 2022-23. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. (2) Further authorize the allocation of the funds in the accounts as detailed in the letter dated October 3, 2022. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on October 14, 2022.