More Patients Feel Pain of Surprise Billing Even After Going ‘In-Network’
Lawmakers want to curb the costly, escalating practice, but doctors and hospitals vehemently oppose Trenton’s solution
Healthcare Industry
N.J. hospital merger frenzy continues: JFK Medical Center with Hackensack Meridian
One of the largest and fasting growing hospital networks in New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health, has reached an agreement to acquire JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Allina nurses end strike, pledge to keep up fight for patient care, workplace safety
Allina nurses voted yesterday to ratify a three-year contract and end their historic strike at five Twin Cities facilities, but their fight for workplace safety, adequate staffing and respect on the job isn’t over.
HPAE Supports "Out of Network" Legislation to Stop "Surprise" Medical Bills
HPAE participated in a press conference today with consumer, business, and other labor unions to call on New Jersey legislators to post and pass the proposed Out-of-Network bill (A1592). HPAE Public Policy Director Bridget Devane stated that “our members care
Allina, Nurses Brace for Prolonged Strike
Allina Health and the union for its 4,800 Twin Cities nurses detailed separate plans Sunday for taking care of patients during what could be a prolonged and painful nursing strike...
Labor, Business, and Consumer Groups Call On NJ Legislative Leaders To Pass The Out-of-Network Consumer Protection Bill
Press Release Issued by NJ for Healthcare A letter signed by 34 groups, including major health care consumer groups, unions and employers who provide coverage for their members and employees, was sent today to Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto and Senate
ER overcrowding: Nurses may hold key to shorter stays, wait times
Emergency department overcrowding is an ongoing problem that plagues many hospitals, but organizations may be able to solve the problem by allowing nurses to treat patients with common conditions.
Docs, execs lead on salaries as nurses lose pay and patience
Physicians, executives and physician assistants lead the healthcare profession in compensation, but job satisfaction varies widely throughout the industry.
CMS Issues "Overall Quality Star Ratings" for NJ Hospitals
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued today the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating that reflects comprehensive quality information about the care provided at our nation’s hospitals.
Justice Dept. Will Seek to Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers
The Justice Department is preparing lawsuits to block two giant health insurance deals, according to a person briefed on the matter, continuing a spate of antitrust actions in a whirlwind year for mergers and acquisitions.
It's official: RWJBarnabas Health gets final approval
From NJBiz, March 31, 2016 It’s official. The merger to create the largest health system in New Jersey — valued at $5 billion — and the second-largest employer in the Garden State has been approved by the state. RWJBarnabas