Medicaid
Worst NJ nursing homes are not getting better
Updated list shows few of the worst nursing homes have made improvements
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.