Modification No. 1 to Contract NFPHC-MS-23-C-00054 between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Northrium Health LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia Council to approve an emergency contract modification between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Northrium Health LLC to ensure continued provision of anesthesia and vascular access services. The amendment extends the existing agreement through March 31, 2025, adding approximately $1 million in funding to cover staffing needs during a period when services are winding down and health professional shortages are prevalent. Because the total contract value exceeds the $1 million threshold for a single fiscal year, this legislative action is required to legally permit payment for these critical medical services. The measure allows the contract to be adopted after a single reading and takes effect immediately to address the urgent financial and operational requirements of the hospital.