(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)Advocates say reform needed to reduce confusion, potential for fraud
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)Advocates say reform needed to reduce confusion, potential for fraud

Office of the State Comptroller threatens to withhold portion of future Medicaid funds
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)State official adamant that claim about cut in funding to nursing homes is ‘wholly inaccurate’
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)While the threat is far lower, it has not disappeared
(YouTube/NJ Office of the State Comptroller)The owner pleaded guilty in Wisconsin health care fraud case
(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his latest State of the State address Tuesday
(StockCake)New Jersey took steps to address staffing issues. It is not clear how much these actions have helped

Praise for state watchdog’s investigation of South Jersey nursing home
(Courtesy of Stacy Moore)Long-term care residents get $50 a month to pay for clothing, other personal expenses
(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)Operators are challenging constitutionality of law as state penalizes with fines
(NJ Spotlight News)Health Care Association of New Jersey says daily fines are excessive
(NJ Spotlight News)Hospital leaders remain opposed and legislation appears some way off
(AP Photo/Nathan Howard)State health officials say they’re monitoring
(AP Photo/Julie Bennett)Independent analysis underscores concerns about workforce nationwide
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)State task force commends some reforms but reiterates concerns about long-standing problems

(NJ Spotlight News)Senate Budget panel hosts commissioners of health and veterans affairs

The Sussex County sale complies with a state order to either remain open under new ownership or to close
NJ Spotlight NewsActing State Comptroller Kevin Walsh announced the decision

Kevin Walsh: ‘We sounded the alarm last year and we’re sounding it again today’