New York City has confirmed that Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health will merge into the public NYC Health + Hospitals system, with completion targeted before April 1, 2026. Supported by a $2.2 billion state grant, the partnership aims to stabilize Maimonides’ finances through higher Medicaid reimbursements and Epic EHR adoption, while preserving its community-focused identity.
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Announced on December 29, 2025, the merger integrates Maimonides’ three hospitals and over 80 community sites into NYC’s public network, enhancing reimbursement rates, care coordination via Epic, and long-term sustainability. Pending final approvals, it addresses Maimonides’ fiscal challenges amid rising costs, ensuring uninterrupted specialty services for Brooklyn’s diverse populations including large Orthodox Jewish communities.
New York City officials have officially confirmed the advancement of a merger between Maimonides Health and NYC Health + Hospitals, marking a strategic effort to fortify Brooklyn’s healthcare safety net. The partnership, announced jointly by Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz, and Maimonides CEO Ken Gibbs, will bring the independent Brooklyn system comprising three hospitals and more than 80 ambulatory sites under the public umbrella.
This merger addresses Maimonides’ longstanding financial pressures, exacerbated by high Medicaid/Medicare patient volumes and reimbursement shortfalls. By joining NYC Health + Hospitals, Maimonides facilities will qualify for elevated public-hospital Medicaid rates, significantly improving revenue. Additionally, the system will transition to Epic, the unified electronic health record platform used across NYC H+H’s 11 hospitals, enabling seamless data sharing, better care coordination, and enhanced billing efficiency.
The deal is bolstered by a $2.2 billion, five-year grant from New York State under the Health Care Safety Net Transformation Program, aimed at sustaining vital community providers. Officials emphasize continuity: patient care will remain uninterrupted, and Maimonides will retain its “unique character,” cultural sensitivity (serving large Orthodox Jewish and immigrant populations), and specialty strengths in areas like cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics.
While legal and regulatory approvals are pending including state Attorney General review the transaction is expected to close before April 1, 2026. Earlier board opposition and a lawsuit from some Maimonides trustees were resolved, paving the way forward.
This consolidation reflects broader trends in safety-net healthcare, where public partnerships offer stability amid workforce shortages, inflation, and policy shifts. It positions NYC Health + Hospitals already the nation’s largest public system as a stronger anchor for equitable access in Brooklyn.
“By bringing two storied health care systems together under one umbrella, we will ensure that Brooklynites, and all New Yorkers, can continue to receive the high-quality care that they deserve.”
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HB Team
