Guide to Support Hospitals Creating Doula Policies Just Released
For Immediate Release Contact: Tyla Minniear thousman@njhcqi.org (551-427-1436) TRENTON, New Jersey — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, in collaboration with HealthConnect Onethe New Jersey Doula Learning Collaborative, and a workgroup of hospitals and doulas, released the Guide for Hospital Doula Policy Creation to support New Jersey hospitals as they create their doula policies. Under…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Kevin D. Walsh
Kevin D. Walsh, Acting New Jersey State Comptroller. The Office of the State Comptroller investigates misconduct by government employees and officials and advances accountability and transparency across government on behalf of taxpayers. (In full disclosure, the spouse of Linda Schwimmer, President and CEO of the Quality Institute, works within the Comptroller’s Office as Director…Read More…
Championing Responsible Spending on Health Care
Our recent Quality Institute poll found that New Jersey residents are deeply worried about rising health care costs, which outpace wage growth. Health care is essential to a healthy life. Yet rising health costs crowd out public investment in other life essentials: safe housing, education, social services, clean water, reliable transportation, and parks….Read More…
Join in COYL to Promote Healthy Aging
Honest conversations about our health care goals especially as we age or face serious illnesses can be difficult but are an essential part of supporting healthy aging. The Quality Institute’s Conversation of Your Life (COYL) initiative continues to grow as we partner with more New Jersey mayors, community partners, and our members who provide subject…Read More…
After the ACA Expanded Health Care Access, 2024 Elections May See Voters Demand Affordability
May 15, 2024 Christina Mattina At the spring conference of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, speakers discussed how health policy, affordability, and transparency may play a role in voters’ decisions. Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Results Provide NJ Perspective While the speakers focused on health policy and affordability at the national level, the Quality Institute simultaneously…Read More…
Majority of New Jerseyans Worried About Medical and Health Care Costs
Large disparities in how much residents worry about health care costs by race, ethnicity, income, and education. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (May 14, 2024) – Three-quarters of New Jerseyans say they are either “somewhat” or “very” worried about the cost of health care services and unexpected medical bills, while more than 6 in 10 are…Read More…
Three in 10 New Jerseyans Say Abortion Is Primary Factor in 2024 Vote Choice
View chart-friendly PDF: Rutgers-Eagleton Poll – NJHCQI Abortion – 05.08.24 – FINAL EMBARGOED_FINAL_vF Three-quarters say abortion should be legal in all or most cases; three-quarters are concerned bans would lead to unnecessary health issues. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (May 9, 2024) – As abortion reenters the spotlight on the national election stage, three in 10 New…Read More…