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DAYTON—Last week, the Hospital District board of commissioners was invited by Commissioner Bob Hutchens to share their thoughts about whether some of the remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding received by the District should be used for hospital projects and services. Hutchens serves on the District’s Finance committee.

CCHS CEO Shane McGuire explained that any project or service must meet COVID-19 criteria.

Many hospital districts have received CARES Act money, and all are facing reporting requirements, possibly as soon as Aug. of next year. If the fu...