In this issue:

• Congress averts government shutdown, federal funding extended through Nov. 17
• Rep. Fischbach introduces Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act 
• Cybersecurity workshop for hospitals and health systems  
• Final chance to register: MHA-HFMA Fall Finance Conference!    
• Community Benefits in Action  
• MHA Awards spotlight 
• Minnesota Hospital Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program applications due by Oct. 6, 2023 
• Associate Member annual briefing 
• MHA Endorsed Expert Series featuring Medical Solutions