Last Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the House approved it on Friday, and it was quickly signed by the President. It is the third federal supplemental appropriations and legislative effort to address the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic impact. In addition to sweeping economic relief, the legislation includes several measures of importance to the hospital community. The American Hospital Association has issued a summary of the major provisions.
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