
Trump administration’s cuts are devastating at a time when we should be celebrating a Medicaid and Medicare milestone

Trump administration’s cuts are devastating at a time when we should be celebrating a Medicaid and Medicare milestone
(AP Photos/Mariam Zuhaib; Manuel Balce Ceneta; Francisco Seco)‘This vote is not the big deal,’ Rep. Van Drew says of resolution to keep tax cuts, slash spending
(Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)‘It’s clear as day that they are going to war against our seniors to give tax breaks to big corporations and the wealthiest Americans’
(NJ Spotlight News)Hackensack Meridian Health and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield say agreement still possible
(AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)At second confirmation hearing, Republican senators voice concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s suitability to lead HHS
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)Democrats challenge Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial nominee for health secretary, over shifting positions

Praise for state watchdog’s investigation of South Jersey nursing home
The Associated PressAlmost a third of NJ's population struggles with chronic obesity
(AP Photo)Most voters believe health care deserves more attention on the presidential campaign trail, a recent poll shows
(NJ Spotlight News)Congressman eased Medicare restrictions and helped get Newark residents lead-free water. He also helped settle rail strike, secured funds for Gateway project
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Low pay is also driving primary care doctors from NJ, co-author of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute report says
(NJ Spotlight News)NJ Healthcare Quality Institute released report outlining reimbursement improvements
(Bobby Brier/NJ Spotlight News)Federal funds allow NJ nonprofit’s behavioral health services to expand
NJ Spotlight NewsNew negotiated prices would not take effect until 2026

NJ congressman joins other Democrats in touting impact of Inflation Reduction Act

Protest at HQ of Merck, which is leading lawsuit to block Biden effort to lower costs

A new online tool simplifies creation of advance directive to ensure that last wishes about medical care are honored
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ lawmakers seek to expand related insurance coverage beyond Medicare patients

Merck described the program as 'tantamount to extortion'

New Jersey optometrists are unable to provide certain minor eye procedures, delaying patient care