Staten Island Hospital Gets Big Tech Boost from New York State

New York State has just given a major tech upgrade to one of Staten Island's hospitals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is getting $54 million to improve its technology and cybersecurity. This is part of a bigger plan where 22 hospitals across New York are sharing $300 million to modernize their tech systems. The money will help RUMC switch to a new system called Epic. Epic is a top-notch healthcare information system that makes things easier for doctors and nurses. It will also help patients by giving them access to their medical records online. With Epic, patients can schedule appointments and talk to their doctors more easily.The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, said this money will help protect patient information and improve healthcare services. She believes this investment will make healthcare better for everyone in New York. RUMC's leader, Daniel J. Messina, is excited about the new system. He thinks it will make healthcare more efficient and improve the quality of care. He also thanked the governor for supporting this big change. This is a big deal for RUMC and Staten Island. It shows how important it is to keep up with technology in healthcare. With this new system, patients can expect better care and more convenience.