New York invests over $309M in statewide health projects, including $33M for Epic integration
New York state announced last week that it will be supporting 22 projects as part of a broader effort to strengthen cybersecurity, expand the use of telehealth and improve “patient electronic medical records.” The investments total more than $300 million.
In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said the awards were made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, which aims to support the modernization and financial sustainability of healthcare facilities and services all over New York.
Through the initiative, healthcare providers deemed necessary for public health can receive grant money to improve infrastructure and upgrade their technology, especially in less-wealthy, underserved areas.
In this case, every region of the state has some facility benefiting from the $300 million, Hochul confirmed.
“By modernizing our hospitals' IT infrastructure and protecting patients' information, we’re strengthening the foundation of health care in New York State,” she said. “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.”
Since its inception in 2016, the transformation program has awarded more than $1.75 billion to organizations for health equity and patient care quality improvement efforts, as part of a broader $4.7 billion commitment of capital investments for healthcare, the governor’s office added.
Epic integration, cybersecurity and more
The complete list of 22 beneficiaries shows a total influx of over $309 million going to hospitals for various projects. Top investments include $54 million to the Richmond Medical Center for an electronic medical record upgrade, followed by $41 million to Montefiore Health System in the Bronx, said to be using the funds for cybersecurity.
Another $33 million will go to the Brooklyn Hospital Center for the “implementation of an integrated enterprise-wide Epic EHR system.” Rounding out the top five, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and One Brooklyn Health System—both also in New York City—will receive $32 million for an EHR project and $26 million for cybersecurity, respectively.
The full list of awardees, along with details on how the state funds will be used, can be found by clicking here.
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