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NYC Merges with Maimonides Hospital, Boosts Finances

12/30/2025

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New York City will take over Maimonides Hospital through a merger with NYC Health + Hospitals.
The plan is backed by a $2.2 billion state investment from Governor Kathy Hochul, though Brooklyn Councilman Simcha Felder opposes the merger.
The merger aims to improve Maimonides Hospital's finances through higher Medicaid reimbursements.
Dr. Mitchell Katz, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, says Maimonides Hospital will retain its identity.

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Story summary

New York City will take over Maimonides Hospital through a merger with NYC Health + Hospitals.
The plan is backed by a $2.2 billion state investment from Governor Kathy Hochul, though Brooklyn Councilman Simcha Felder opposes the merger.
The merger aims to improve Maimonides Hospital's finances through higher Medicaid reimbursements.
Dr. Mitchell Katz, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, says Maimonides Hospital will retain its identity.