Published on October 1, 2026, at 8:33 a.m. EDT, Carolyn D. Gorman and David Goldhill address crucial issues in psychiatric care funding in their City Journal article. City Journal, backed by the Manhattan Institute, focuses on urban policy challenges.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital recently faced financial penalties, agreeing to pay the state $500,000. This settlement resolved a lengthy investigation into its psychiatric patient care. Attorney General Letitia James criticized the hospital for systemic failures, including not reinstating psychiatric beds after the pandemic, inadequate screening and stabilization of emergency patients, and refusal to accept ambulances.
The state must prioritize funding for psychiatric hospitals. Such investment will help overcome current challenges and enhance care quality, benefiting patients and the broader healthcare system.
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