b'Government AffairsThroughout 2024, Cone Health leadership, along with Cone Healths Government Affairs team, focused on issue awareness and education, both internally and externally with our area elected officials. While, as an industry, we continue to see increased regulations, Cone Health is committed to educating our community leaders on legislations impact on our ability to serve our community. Workplace safety is a top issue of concern for Cone Health, and 2024 saw several initiatives to ensure our teammates remain safe while at work. In addition to hosting town halls with local police leadership at all four of our acute care hospitals, Cone Health leaders traveled to Raleigh to meet with lawmakers on the topic, leading to state legislation. Cone Health continues to be a leader in the state in workplace safety initiatives. Cone Health continues to engage with elected officials at the local, state and federal level. As we prepare for a new General Assembly and Congress in 2025, Cone Health is well-positioned to drive policy changes that will have a positive impact on our ability to serve our community. Top issues of 2024:Protecting the 340B drug pricing programAddressing workplace violenceProtecting the Healthcare Access and Stabilization ProgramAdvancing Cone Healths footprint in the communityMembers of the Greensboro Police Department command staff host a townhall for Cone Health employees at Wesley Long Hospital.CONE HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT27'