Statement by Gary J. Fitzgerald regarding New York State Budget

Upstate Healthcare Providers Are Winners in Recently Enacted State Budget

CLIFTON PARK, NY (04/01/2014)(readMedia)-- Health care providers in Upstate New York will benefit from a number of initiatives in the new budget crafted by Governor Cuomo and the Senate and Assembly. Increased funding for capital construction, the Vital Access Providers program, and Doctors Across New York will be available throughout the State. "This budget combined with the recently approved $8 billion healthcare waiver will allow Upstate health care providers to continue to deliver quality healthcare in Upstate communities," stated Gary J. Fitzgerald, president of the Iroquois Healthcare Alliance which represents 53 hospitals and healthcare systems across 31 counties of Upstate New York.