Improving NUMC operations is yielding results for Nassau residents
The financial challenges faced by safety net hospitals are of national concern. This is particularly true as Medicaid reimbursement rates and state aid for hospitals that serve diverse patient populations continue to fall short of what is needed. Safety net hospitals were also dealt a blow from Washington in recent days as we brace for nearly a $1 billion reduction in aid to close payment gaps for those who can’t afford medical care.