$1.2B in expenses

Patient care: beth israel medical center provides quality medical healthcare regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age or ability to pay. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of the medical center, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to purchase essential medical services and further, that our mission, is to serve the community with respect to providing healthcare services and healthcare education. Beth israel provides care to persons covered by governmental programs and the uninsured at below cost. To the extent reimbursement is below cost, or a patient is unable to pay, beth israel recognized these amounts as charity care in meeting its mission to the community. In addition, charity care is also provided through many free services and programs offered throughout the year, which beth israel believes serve a bona fide community health need. In addition, the hospital operates two emergency rooms that are open 24 hours, seven days a week. The karpas health information center (khic) consisting of 4 healthcare professionals provides health screenings, health information and health education to the community. Its regular services include free lectures, distribution of free publications, health screenings, physicians referrals, etc. BIMC is the primary healthcare provider for the lower east side of new york city. The neighborhood is the point of entry for many new immigrants to the united states. The neighborhood is also afflicted with severe substance abuse problems and the related health crisis, AIDS. In recognition of its responsibility to the community, beth israel provides services in various languages: english, hebrew, chinese and spanish.

$8.4M in expenses

Student financial aid program: to provide financial aid to qualifying nurses attending beth israel nursing school.