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Take Five with Stephanie Bell
Stephanie Bell, Medicaid Innovation and Policy Strategist, Vimo. Vimo is a member of the Quality Institute’s Professional and Technology Council. Vimo supported New Jersey’s launch and technical operations of its state-based insurance Marketplace — Get Covered NJ. The launch was smooth and uneventful. What lessons do you draw from that success? First, we had a strong state partner. Get Covered…Read More…
Time to Pull Together on H.R. 1 Response
In the early days of COVID-19, I remember our member health system and health plan leaders sharing with me their sense of awe over how the entire health care community came together in a spirit of cooperation to address the pandemic. We need to tap into that Jersey can do spirit again because H.R. 1…Read More…
Leapfrog Streamlines ASC Survey and Launches Public Reporting Program | Register for Our May 6th Webinar to Learn More
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) play an increasingly critical role in our health care system, delivering more than half of all surgeries— often at a lower cost than hospital-based care. In New Jersey, a new policy by the State Health Benefits Program will drive even more people to ASCs. As of July 1, many SHBP members…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Stephen Cha, MD
Stephen Cha, MD, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services As Commissioner, you must be preparing New Jersey for the federal cuts and requirements of H.R.1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”). What progress has been made so far — and what do you envision for the work ahead? This may feel theoretical for…Read More…
QUALITY INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN 2025 NEW JERSEY “HEALTHY TOWN” WINNERS
Find Out Which NJ Cities and Towns are Doing the Most to Improve Health and Wellness in Their Communities PRINCETON, New Jersey — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2025. These communities are leading local efforts to improve health and wellness through initiatives that…Read More…
Quality Institute Highlights Innovative Work With Hospitals and Community Members
I recently returned from the Association of Maternal Child Health Programs conference in Washington, D.C., feeling energized from sharing our pioneering work with maternal and child health leaders from across the country. I presented alongside Adelisa Perez Hudgins, Vice President of Quality at the Quality Institute, and Uzo Achebe, Safer Childbirth Cities Supervisor and Certified…Read More…
A Budget to Strengthen New Jersey’s Health Care System
In her recent preview of the upcoming state budget, Governor Mikie Sherrill addressed the “serious structural deficit” facing New Jersey—a projected $3 billion gap exacerbated by the expiration of pandemic-era funds and looming federal cuts. The Governor rightly noted that “tough choices” are ahead to achieve a balanced budget without raising taxes. As we navigate these fiscal pressures,…Read More…
Take Five with Mia Connolly
Mia Connolly, New Jersey Market Director, Oscar Health, a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council. Oscar Health has been described as a technology-forward company. How does Oscar use technology to better engage with its members? We were founded to be both a technology company and an insurance company. Technology powers the health care experience and helps…Read More…