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NYC Health + Hospitals to Merge With Maimonides by April 2026 Pending Approvals

New York State is committing $2.2 billion over five years to stabilize the Brooklyn safety‑net provider.

Overview

  • City and hospital leaders unveiled the plan to fold Maimonides’ three hospitals and 80-plus community sites into the public system following a unanimous NYC Health + Hospitals board vote in November.
  • The closing is targeted for April 1, 2026, subject to legal and regulatory sign-offs at the state and city levels, including review by the attorney general.
  • Joining the municipal network would secure higher Medicaid reimbursement rates intended to strengthen Maimonides’ finances.
  • The deal includes a transition to Epic for electronic health records, giving patients online access and supporting care coordination, with officials pledging uninterrupted services and preservation of the hospital’s character.
  • Court documents referenced in reporting describe the transaction as a $15 billion deal, and some community groups and staff continue to question governance and potential service or staffing impacts.