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…

As the current administration and New Jersey legislative session wind down, there is still opportunity to create meaningful change for our state’s children. For too long, children’s oral health has been overlooked, even though good dental care is vital to overall health, development, and well-being. Untreated dental problems are a leading cause of school absences…Read More…

From clinical decision-making to how insurers manage care and patients seek medical advice, AI is transforming every corner of the health care system. The challenge is to ensure these tools enhance — not endanger — patient safety, trust, and health outcomes. Already, clinicians are using AI to interpret imaging, detect early signs of disease, and…Read More…

Fall days and “back to school” highlight the urgent need for stronger mental health services and systems to ensure every child can thrive both academically and emotionally. To meet this rising need, the Quality Institute, with funding from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, is leading a far-reaching initiative called: A Clearer Path…Read More…

In this newsletter, we spotlight Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity and Excellence, a community-focused initiative led by the Quality Institute in New Jersey. Our Take Five features two hospital leaders — Alexandra Nelson of Capital Health and Kelly LaMonica of Penn Medicine Princeton Health — who are deeply engaged in this work, with…Read More…