Why NYC’s Safety-Net Provider Is Still Struggling After Billions in Federal Aid
HealthCareExecIntelligence New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYC Health + Hospitals) received one of the largest issuances of COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government compared to all other health systems during the pandemic. But three years later, administrators expect to run a negative operating balance of $144 million, worsening the health system’s already $2.9 billion deficit. NYC...
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