»Reorganization, Restructuring, and Reallocation: Christie's Proposed Health Budget-
Among the initiatives: a shift from institutional to community-based care, a major overhaul of state health services, and a redistribution of current funding.
»At Black Healthcare Conference, Class and Race are Recurring Themes-
For Dr. Joycelyn Elders -- and other speakers -- where you live is just as important as who you are.
»Just What the Doctor Ordered: Help With Medical Education Loans-
Federal grant will help an aspiring physician pursue her ideals while paying down her debt.
- »Think Tank Cautions NJ Needs to Do More to Prepare for Medicaid Surge
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As state plans for changes, conservative group differs from Rutgers study on impact of healthcare reform.
- »NJ Hospital Responds to Growing Psychiatric Needs of Geriatric Patients
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Clara Maass fills new gero-psych unit just as Hagedorn closing is expected to increase demand
- »NJ Pioneers New Standard for Assisted-Living Facilities
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Health Department partners with long-term care industry to set higher benchmark for quality.
- »Wired MD: NJ Plugs Into Funding to Digitize Patient Records
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Medicaid providing $40 million to entice initial investments in electronic medical records.
- »NJ Foundation Extends Grant Program for Nonprofit Health Centers
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Horizon Foundation pledges $2 million, encourages applications from 'patient-centered medical homes.'
- »Hospital’s Bankruptcy Stokes Talks on Merger in Hudson County
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Sharing services back on table after private deal for ailing Christ Hospital fails.
»Assembly Committee Clears Health Insurance Exchange Bill-
A small, first step on the long road to healthcare reform in New Jersey
- »A Final Prescription: Understanding a Patient’s End-of-Life Goals
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From attending a bar mitzvah to surgical interventions, new POLST forms ease the conversation.
- »NJ Checkup: Finding Solutions Before Doctor Shortage is Critical
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Senate’s health committee approves bill to alleviate lack of primary care physicians.
- »NJ Nurses Train to Coordinate Their Patients' Care
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Horizon Healthcare Innovations partners with Rutgers and Duke to educate RNs.
- »How Safe Is the Operating Room? NJ Website Has the Answer
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Health department posts safety reports for surgical centers online.
- »Cap on Mandatory Overtime, the Right Rx for Nursing Care
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Study by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation finds state laws effective in reducing nurses' hours.
- »Another Push to Add Fluoride to Public Drinking Water
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Assembly panel clears bill that once again pits dentists against water companies, environmentalists.
- »Elderly Get Another Option to Stay Out of Nursing Homes
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State decides to keep PACE a separate program under proposed Medicaid Waiver.
- »At UMDNJ, Researchers Seek Healing Powers from Parasites
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Study of intestinal worms shows promise in new ways to treat lung disease and wounds.
- »Senate Readies for Second Try to License Single-Room Surgeries
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Health committee chairman cites urgency after inspections reveal safety issues.
- »NJ Task Force to Study the Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
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Advocates hope report will tackle access to therapy and treatment, work issues, and community services.
- »NJ’s Inner Cities Ready, but Waiting, to Formalize Medicaid ACOs
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Urban healthcare providers poised to reduce ER visits -- and share the savings -- once new rules are in place.
- »NJ Offers Help to Quit Smoking, But Health Experts Say It’s Not Enough
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Lawmakers mull tax on little cigars to help fund discourage use of tobacco.
- »Medicare ACOs: Coming Soon to a Healthcare Provider Near You
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Some of New Jersey's largest healthcare providers are starting to assemble Medicare accountable care organizations.
»Garden State Autism Researchers Get Boost to Advance Work-
New Jersey earmarks $8 million to coordinate and expand clinical studies under central site.
- »Study Finds Economic Benefits in NJ’s Paid Family Leave
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Parents remain in workforce, earn higher salaries, according to Rutgers report.
- »Christie Vetoes Licensing Bill for Single-Room Surgeries
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Inequity in taxes with ambulatory surgery centers hangs up health department oversight.
- »Keeping Track of Pills, Pharmacies Flag Abuse of Pain Prescriptions
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Early success seen in state's new database to halt abuse of narcotic pain relievers.
- »Gov. Christie Signs Law Covering Oral Cancer Drugs
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Health insurance coverage now guaranteed for both chemo and oral medications.
»Pediatric Residents Simulate Tragedy to Learn Compassion-
Actors and videotapes at Morristown Medical help train residents to deliver the worst news.
- »The Race to Build More Federally Funded Health Centers in New Jersey
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Capacity is already a concern, healthcare reform is only expected to exacerbate it.
