Nearly ten years ago, the Quality Institute convened stakeholders across New Jersey to answer a fundamental question: how should we redesign Medicaid for the future? The result was Medicaid 2.0: Blueprint for the Future, a roadmap with 24 recommendations to modernize how care is delivered, paid for, and accessed across the state. Medicaid covers nearly…Read More…

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…

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…

At the Quality Institute, we support ways to keep people insured and to improve access to health care. The passage of H.R.1, along with other federal policy changes, make both goals much harder to achieve and will harm people living in the Garden State. To help State Leaders and health care providers prepare for those…Read More…

At the Quality Institute, we’ve started 2026 with clear priorities and focus. Earlier this week, we gathered members in South Jersey for a regional member meet-up. Thank you to The Cooperative for hosting us in their welcoming community room in Camden. Catching up with health care leaders in South Jersey who talked about their commitment to…Read More…

Tomorrow is Maternal Health Awareness Day, established to highlight the urgent need to improve maternal health outcomes, address persistent racial and ethnic disparities, and ensure that every person who gives birth receives safe, high-quality, and respectful care — before, during, and after pregnancy. At the Quality Institute, we have invested significantly in building alliances, developing…Read More…

New Jersey residents consistently support public health policies grounded in science, including strong vaccination policies that protect individuals and communities alike. They value investments that strengthen health care for everyone — from primary care and prevention to academic research and innovation — and they support access to reproductive health care and sustained efforts to reduce…Read More…

In each newsletter’s popular Take Five feature, we share a five-question interview with leaders in health care delivery, payment, or policy in New Jersey. We highlight leaders from organizations we work with regularly, who span all sectors of health care and policy, and who provide a wide and valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities…Read More…

As Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill gets ready to take office in January, she faces stiff headwinds on health care. I share these thoughts to support her success, which is critical for all New Jerseyans:   First, you must strengthen the state’s core operations because these operations are the key to solving the foreseeable — and unforeseeable…Read More…

November marks Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to honor the care that helps people live with dignity, comfort, and respect when facing serious illness. It is also a time when families often come together, creating an opportunity to discuss the kind of care we’d like to receive if we are unable to speak…Read More…