New bill aims to bring federal aid to New York’s violence prevention programs

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A new bill is aiming to allow Medicaid reimbursement for violence prevention programs in New York hospitals.

The new bill, introduced by State Senator Brad Hoylman, would allow any Medicaid beneficiary who has been involved in or injured by community violence and has been referred by a healthcare provider to be reimbursed.