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Health Care Providers Are The Trusted Voices We Need in the Vaccine Conversation
We begin the new year with optimism after the emergency use approval of two COVID-19 vaccines and more in the pipeline. These vaccines are urgently needed as the virus continues to surge. We’re especially thrilled to see health care workers on the frontlines obtain the benefits of the vaccine after months of bravely caring for…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Julie Blumenfeld
Julie Blumenfeld, CNM, is the current president of the New Jersey Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives and a midwife at Capital Health, a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council. How can the involvement of a midwife impact a person’s overall pregnancy experience? Midwives see pregnancy and birth as a normal,…Read More…
Surprise Bills: A Federal Solution in Sight
Congress may surprise us and finally deliver on addressing surprise medical bills. Bi-partisan members of both Houses are working to get the No Surprises Act on President Trump’s desk before next week. The bill would apply to employer-sponsored insurance, generally regulated under federal law, and would cover about half or more of all Americans with…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Dr. Hayes
Darwin K. Hayes, DDS, MHA, FAGD. Dr. Hayes is the State Dental Director in the New Jersey Department of Health. You are the first Dental Director at the Department of Health in 30 years. Can you tell us the significance of this position being filled? There has been 30 years of unmet oral…Read More…
Improving Health Care Post-Election 2020
Our virtual winter conference on Tuesday began with an inspiring slide show of our members and government partners. They’re working to save lives and caring for those who’ve contracted COVID-19. They’re also delivering food and sewing facemasks — and investing in the health and wellness of their communities. They’re advancing new protocols, vaccines, and therapies…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Robert Andrews
Rob Andrews, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 24 years, currently serves as the CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA). Andrews is a board member of the Quality Institute and will be the keynote speaker at the December 1st, Quality Institute All Council Conference, Election Results 2020 Insider Briefing: Implications on Our Health Care…Read More…
2020 Election Results Create Opportunities for Change in U.S. Health Care Policy
With our nation welcoming a new president and federal administration, we should seize the opportunity to improve our health care system. At the Quality Institute, we work closely with our members, many of them on the frontlines of medicine, and we know how federal policies affect all of our efforts to improve safety, quality, and…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Teresa Hursey
Teresa Hursey is President of Medicaid Health Plan NJ, Amerigroup, an Anthem Company. Amerigroup is a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council. How is Amerigroup supporting its members during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are there particular programs or resources you want to highlight? This public health emergency has tested our local plan and…Read More…