- »Health Experts Call Chronic-Disease Management Key to Controlling Costs
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Efforts to coordinate care, encourage patients to take medications cited as potential strategies.
- »Interactive Map: NJ Exceeds Nationwide Skin Cancer Rate
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As Shore’s summer season looms, warnings about dangers of too much sun.
- »Insurance Premiums After ACA Kicks In Remain a Mystery
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Providers muddy the waters with widely divergent quotes published in congressional report.
- »Graduates of NJ Nursing Initiative Will Help Replenish Teaching Ranks
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First 10 to complete doctoral program could fill one-third of faculty vacancies at state’s colleges.
- »Activists Call for Greater Scrutiny of Proposed Hospital Sales, Closures
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Among issues addressed, hospitals not signing up as in-network providers, so they can charge insurers higher fees.
- »Fine Print: Task Force Would Oversee Health Marketplace
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Assembly, Senate approve plan to monitor new insurance exchanges in NJ.
- »Assembly to Vote On Bill That Promotes Recycling Of Unused Prescriptions
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Sponsors say sealed medicine would benefit low-income residents struggling to afford drugs that are being thrown away.
»Health Insurance ‘David’ Aspires to Stand Up to ‘Goliaths’-
Freelancers Union affiliate lays groundwork to offer affordable-care option in the fall
»For NJ Employers, Wellness Programs Seen as Way to Bolster Bottom Line-
Experts and company executives discuss strategies, best practices for improving workers’ health.
- »NJ Spotlight Webinar: Finding Data-Driven Answers to Questions About Healthcare Policies
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Review the archived copy of our recent healthcare webinar, download the presenter's slide presentation.
- »Advocates Press for Adequate Funds for Insurance Exchange Outreach
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NJ negotiating with feds over $7.6 million that advocates seek to use let residents know about coverage options.
- »Christie Sends Back EMS Overhaul Bill for Second Time
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Governor counsels 'prudence,' further consideration of how bill will affect property taxes, volunteers.
- »Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists Face Off Over Cosmetic Procedures
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Bill would prevent liposuction, other procedures from being performed in dermatologists' offices.
- »Opinion: The Next Challenge for Obamacare -- Finding and Enrolling the Uninsured
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An extraordinary outreach effort will have to be mounted to bring the benefits of ACA to many who need insurance the most.
- »Hospital Charges Billed to Medicare Cover Wide Range
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Asking price for most–common procedure -- replacement of hips and knees – can be more than $200K or as little as $40K
- »Interactive Map: Breast-Feeding Rates Vary Widely Across N.J.
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State pushes hospitals to encourage mothers to nurse their babies, citing health benefits.
»Healthcare Leaders Envision a Shared Future-
Handful of conglomerates could dominate NJ providers in coming years, panelists predict.
»Legislative Leaders Put Heat on For-Profit Hospitals-
Sweeney attacks Salem hospital for stonewalling union, Weinberg demands financial transparency.
- »Local Hospital Tax Would Help Urban Facilities Qualify for More Medicaid
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Suburban and rural hospitals argue that bill would set bad precedent.
- »Bill Aims to Eliminate Double Dangers of Driving While Diabetic
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Code on back of license would alert police that driver is in diabetic shock rather than drunk.
»For Deliberate Governor, a Rare Change in Direction-
Christie cites families, wife -- and Jon Bon Jovi -- in explaining new position on ‘Good Samaritan’ bill.
»State's Third Medical Marijuana Center to Open in Woodbridge Come September-
For some marijuana advocates, new center does not remediate problems with the law itself.
- »Bill Calls for Public Awareness Campaign for NJ's Health Benefit Exchange
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Although feds are building exchange, funds for outreach are tight, leaving the job to state.
»Hospitals See Rapid Progress in Reducing Infections, Other Preventable Problems-
Association credits statewide improvement to federally backed initiative under Affordable Care Act.
- »Christie, Legislature Agree on Measure Aimed at Reducing Overdose Deaths
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Callers to 9-1-1, those who administer overdose antidote will now get immunity.
- »Bill Would Help Speed Emergency Transfers Between Hospitals
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Measure would reduce delays by requiring hospitals to have backup plan if first request for ambulance can't be met quickly.
- »Group Seeks to End Recertification Mandate for Doctors
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Federal lawsuit aims to end expensive, time-consuming process required for hospital staff physicians.
- »Nationwide Cancer Study Includes Densely Populated, Diverse New Jersey
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Barnabas Health teams up with American Cancer Society to enroll participants in prevention effort.
- »Childhood Immunizations Get Big Boost in NJ
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Rate tops national average but advocates stress need for more residents, both children and adults, to get their shots.
»Two New Brunswick Hospitals Team Up on First ACA-Mandated Assessment-
Results reveal key community concerns, such as reducing obesity and establishing better communications with healthcare facilities.
