Medicaid

Updated list shows few of the worst nursing homes have made improvements

A "significant" equity issue remains in the Garden State, according to Advocates for Children of New Jersey, with about a third (32%) of Black and Hispanic babies being raised in poverty, compared to only 6% of whites.

State comptroller report suggests New Jersey consider withholding over $100M a year in Medicaid payments to nursing homes that never improve their low ratings.

The move aims to improve maternal and infant health, and decrease the racial disparity in birth outcomes in New Jersey.

A pain management doctor, who also specializes in anesthesia, with practices in Central and South Jersey has been charged by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito for his alleged role in a multi-million billing fraud scheme.

Governor wants to charge companies as much as $750 for each worker and dependent enrolled in Medicaid. A group warns that may wind up hurting workers.

More than $50 million in new fees would be collected to offset opioid spending and Medicaid for people who don't get health coverage from their employers.

Large companies whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid would start paying the state $150 per worker per year, under Gov. Phil Murphy's budget.

State is being pressed to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements along with the $15 minimum wage, or patients will pay more or providers could close.

Penalties over Medicaid billing issues aren’t typically disclosed by the Department of Human Services, let alone announced publicly by Gov. Chris Christie.