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.