Hospitals across New York state will be receiving a portion of $300 million in state funding to enhance health information technology and cybersecurity, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
The money is coming from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V.
A total of 22 hospitals, in every region of the state, will receive funding to expand patient electronic medical records, strengthen cybersecurity and patient information security and expand telehealth services.
“By modernizing our hospitals’ IT infrastructure and protecting patients’ information, we’re strengthening the foundation of health care in New York State,” said Hochul ina statement. “These investments will help ensure that hospitals have the tools they need to safeguard patient data, expand telehealth services and deliver a healthier future for all New Yorkers.”
A full list of the medical facilities, descriptions of the projects and award amounts can be found here.
The funds are distributed by the New York State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).