{"id":2781,"date":"2025-02-03T12:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2025-02-03T12:17:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:17:19","slug":"former-one-brooklyn-health-exec-khari-edwards-backs-gov-hochuls-1b-suny-downstate-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/former-one-brooklyn-health-exec-khari-edwards-backs-gov-hochuls-1b-suny-downstate-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Former One Brooklyn Health Exec, Khari Edwards Backs Gov Hochul’s $1B SUNY Downstate Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

News from Khari Edwards Newsroom<\/a> \/ Distributed by NYC NEWSWIRE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a total commitment of $950 million to support SUNY Downstate Medical Center, aimed at addressing its financial challenges and ensuring its long-term sustainability. This includes $450 million in capital funding and $100 million in operating support in the FY 2026 Executive Budget, building on $300 million in capital funding and $100 million in operating support from the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. The funding aims to modernize the facility, address health disparities, and secure its role as a healthcare provider and educator for Central Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Khari Edwards Statement on SUNY Downstate Funding<\/h2>\n

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“I\u2019m thrilled that Governor Hochul has committed to keeping SUNY Downstate\u2019s doors open with a significant infusion of capital funding. Fifteen years ago, I joined efforts to fight against the second Berger Commission\u2019s push to close safety-net hospitals, and the fight for these critical institutions must continue. While this capital investment is a step in the right direction, it\u2019s not enough. My hope is that the Governor will address Medicaid reimbursement rates, giving hospitals like Downstate a real chance to survive amidst federal challenges and looming Medicaid cuts that disproportionately impact low-income communities.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Community Advisory Board Leads Strategic Planning<\/h2>\n

A Community Advisory Board, established under the FY 2025 budget, is tasked with developing recommendations for the hospital’s financial stability. The board will consider up to $750 million in state capital funding for investment, focusing on infrastructure needs, healthcare delivery trends, financial sustainability, and community health outcomes. Public input is being gathered through three hearings, with recommendations due by April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Addressing Critical Financial and Infrastructure Challenges<\/h2>\n

SUNY Downstate has faced significant challenges, including a $100 million annual deficit and aging infrastructure. Governor Hochul’s intervention prevented potential closure last year by allocating $400 million in funding and creating the advisory board. State officials and community leaders have emphasized the importance of this initiative in maintaining access to quality healthcare and training diverse medical professionals for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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