New York Governor Allocates Funding for Hospital Modernization Projects
Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a significant investment of up to $188 million in capital funding to support hospital modernization projects across the state. These funds will help facilitate various technology initiatives, including electronic health record (EHR) integrations, emergency department (ED) enhancements, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) improvements. The primary goal of these initiatives is to bring vital resources to underserved communities and improve healthcare delivery in New York.
Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program
Under the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, seven hospitals and healthcare partnerships in New York will receive funding to address infrastructure gaps, enhance operational efficiency, and improve care delivery. Governor Hochul has also committed to expanding the program further in 2026 to continue supporting essential healthcare initiatives in the state.
Key Projects and Partnerships
- Jamaica Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: A partnership between these two institutions will establish the “Comprehensive Cancer Program of Queens,” including the creation of a new Radiation and Infusion Therapy Campus at Jamaica Hospital to provide comprehensive cancer care locally.
- Glens Falls Hospital and Albany Med Health System: This partnership aims to modernize the emergency department at Glens Falls Hospital to accommodate anticipated growth in patient demand. The upgrades will include integration with Albany Med’s EHR system and the addition of social workers to connect patients with community resources.
- Kaleida Health: Kaleida Health will lead improvements at several hospitals in Western New York and advance plans for a new facility in Fredonia. The project also includes modernizing Kaleida Health’s EHR system to ensure continuity of care across the region.
- St. Barnabas Hospital, Cityblock Health, and Union Community Health Center: These entities will collaborate to expand the emergency department at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, which currently exceeds its capacity of 55,000 annual visits.
- Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital and Westchester Community Health Center: This partnership will focus on modernizing maternity and neonatal intensive care units at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, which have not been renovated in over 25 years.
- UVM Health Network and Champlain Valley Family Center: In the North Country, these organizations will enhance behavioral health services to reduce emergency department visits and streamline operations at UVM Alice Hyde Medical Center.
- Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Otsego County Ambulance Services, and Noble Health Services: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital will expand emergency transportation services and modernize its pharmacy operations to improve patient access to emergency care and enhance pharmacy services.
“Every person should have access to affordable, reliable healthcare regardless of the ZIP code they live in, and these investments will bring vital resources to underserved New Yorkers,” stated Governor Hochul.
