New York hospitals are under enormous strain and looming Medicaid cuts threaten to widen budget gaps, particularly for public hospitals. At the same time, we continue to struggle with providing people health care that helps them get better and stay better. We must get creative with solutions and we should look to the medical respite model: it’s a unique way to do more by spending less.
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New Report Shows ICL’s STEPS Model Reduces Costs and Increases Stability for People with Serious Mental Health Challenges While Expanding Access to Most Intensive Mental Health Services
City Should Release $4.5M Allocated to STEPS in FY26 Budget to reach more New Yorkers and Relieve Pressure on the Broader System Click here to read the full Year
March 30, 2026
