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Worst NJ nursing homes are not getting better
Updated list shows few of the worst nursing homes have made improvements
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NJ a top state for babies, but improvements in equity can be made
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.
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Comptroller says NJ should slash funds to low-rated nursing homes
State comptroller report suggests New Jersey consider withholding over $100M a year in Medicaid payments to nursing homes that never improve their low ratings.
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Medicaid coverage expanding for pregnant women in New Jersey
The move aims to improve maternal and infant health, and decrease the racial disparity in birth outcomes in New Jersey.
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South Jersey doctor, who lives at Shore, charged in billing fraud scheme
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.
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Progressive group pans Murphy’s proposed corporate healthcare fee
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.
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Fees on opioids, workers on Medicaid examined at budget hearing
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.
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Murphy: Make corporations that don’t offer health plans pay more
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.
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How minimum wage hike could drive up NJ’s Medicare spending
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.