Howard Fensterman, Managing Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, wrote an Op-Ed article for the Long Island Press “OpEd: The Crisis At Nassau University Medical Center – Stop Pointing Fingers And Start Fixing The Problems”.
The article sheds light on the precarious situation facing Nassau University Medical Center, Nassau County’s pivotal hospital for trauma care and services to the economically disadvantaged and uninsured. Fensterman underscores the critical juncture at which the hospital finds itself, with a potential financial collapse looming by late April due to a staggering $560 million loss over the past five years.
Fensterman called for a united front among all stakeholders to secure increased state funding and to undertake a transparent review of the hospital’s finances to identify potential savings, stating “NUMC and NuHealth, the public benefit corporation that runs the hospital, could run out of money by late April unless it rights its ship.”
Finally, he emphasizes the hospital’s vital role in the community, serving as a lifeline for the poor and uninsured on Long Island, and underscores the urgent need for action to safeguard the institution’s future.
Missed the original article? Click here to read the full op-ed published in the Long Island Press.
