According to the New York State Department of Health (DOH), 62 hospitals and nursing homes subject to recommendations by the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century (the Berger Commission) have submitted applications for financial assistance to comply with and implement the recommendations. The 62 facilities have requested total funding of $2.5 billion. Funding in the amount of $550 million is currently available as part of the latest round of funding under the Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law of New York (HEAL NY) as well as funding provided under the Federal-State Health Reform Partnership (F-SHRP). DOH anticipates announcing all awards before the end of September. 

DOH is planning to offer additional HEAL NY funding later this year to address community service needs, including women's health care, primary health care, and other outpatient services.