As part of the potential agreement, Maimonides would receive $2.2 billion in state funding over five years and higher Medicaid reimbursements as it merges with NYC Health + Hospitals, the city’s public health system.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn’s\u00a0Maimonides Medical Center <\/a>will likely become part of the NYC Health + Hospitals<\/a> system, city officials announced on Monday.<\/p>\n As part of the potential agreement, Maimonides, which has locations in Borough Park, Bay Ridge and Midwood, would receive $2.2 billion in state funding over five years and higher Medicaid reimbursements, a lifeline for a medical group that has been losing hundreds of millions annually.<\/p>\n \u201cBy bringing two storied health care systems together under one umbrella, we will ensure that Brooklynites, and all New Yorkers, can continue to receive the high-quality care that they deserve,\u201d Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.<\/p>\n NYC Health + Hospitals\u2019 Board of Directors on Nov.\u00a020 voted unanimously to pursue a partnership, according to city officials. However, Maimonides trustees have filed a lawsuit<\/a>\u00a0to block the merger, arguing the city-run takeover would violate their duty to protect the hospital\u2019s long-term interests and jeopardize the level of care the community relies on.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an exciting opportunity for NYC Health + Hospitals and Maimonides, two institutions with their own respected history and traditions, but both committed to providing high-quality care for all New Yorkers,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mitchell\u00a0Katz, MD. \u201cAll of our 11 hospitals have their own identity and culture, and Maimonides will retain its unique character and commitment to the communities it serves.”<\/p>\n