Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) has declared its financial turnaround, projecting an $11 million profit for the year, countering state takeover proposals aimed at local governance changes. CEO Meg Ryan highlights enhancements in patient care and safety ratings, along with new services like mobile mammography. Despite past challenges, including significant debt and allegations of mismanagement, NUMC's leadership argues against state intervention, labeling it unnecessary. A federal investigation related to alleged fraud by a former chairman complicates their narrative, yet staff rallied to emphasize NUMC's revitalized status to state officials.
"Beyond finances, we've elevated patient care, earning improved national safety ratings... while expanding clinical services and launching a mobile mammography center to serve thousands of women annually," Meg Ryan stated.
NUMC officials call the proposed takeover "unnecessary and politically motivated," emphasizing their recent operational and financial turnaround.
Matthew Bruderman's allegations of fraud have sparked a federal investigation, overshadowing the hospital's improvements despite their significant progress.
Near 300 workers rallied outside the hospital, urging Gov. Hochul to remove state takeover language from the budget, inviting her to witness their progress firsthand.
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