New York Boosts Hospital IT and Cybersecurity with $300M Funding Injection
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
New York State has earmarked over $300 million for hospitals to enhance IT infrastructure and cybersecurity under its Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program. This funding will be allocated to 22 hospitals, focusing on distressed providers, with approximately $195 million directed toward electronic health record (EHR) projects and $101.7 million for cybersecurity enhancements. Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the importance of these investments for protecting patient data and improving telehealth services. The initiative underscores a significant commitment to modernizing healthcare technology, which is crucial for improving patient care quality and security across the state.
