Take Five Interview with Ruth A. Wittmann-Price
Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions at Thomas Edison State University (TESU). The university is a member of the Quality Institute’s Education Council. The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions at TESU can provide credit for relevant work experience, professional or military training, and…Read More…
Five Years After COVID: What We Learned and What We Didn’t
In early March five years ago, I sat in the ICU waiting room of a Bergen County hospital where my father-in-law was being discharged after a fall. The hospital needed the bed, and he could safely return home. It was the earliest days of COVID in New Jersey, and I recall the surge of fear…Read More…
Recognizing New Jersey’s Quality & Safety Teams: Take-Aways from Our 2025 Annual Convening
We recently held our annual Quality Improvement convening to recognize quality and safety professionals from every hospital in the state. While patient safety is a collective effort, these individuals were named by their organizations and recognized by the Quality Institute for their ongoing dedication to safety and quality. We honored their commitment to their patients,…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Eric Frieman
Forge Health is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council. How has your personal background and family history with veterans informed Forge Health’s focus? At Forge Health, we provide goal-oriented treatment proven effective in helping people overcome mental health challenges, substance use, and associated trauma. My brother Jon served in the U.S. army as an…Read More…
I’m making a plea: We must prioritize oral health for New Jersey’s children
Michal Herman Special to the USA TODAY Network Regarding “NJ kids’ teeth are rotting more than the national average. Here’s why,” NorthJersey.com, Jan. 23: As a public health dentist in New Jersey for 25 years, I regularly treat children in dire need of oral health care. Many have never been to the dentist before coming to KinderSmile…Read More…
Our Commitment to Health Equity Remains Central
Like many of you, I read with alarm that the CDC removed terminology, data and resources related to equity from its website, part of the broader effort to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal government. The Quality Institute began 27 years ago during a renaissance of nonpartisan, nonpolitical thought leadership focused on…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Joshua Ardise, MD, MPH
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a member of the Quality Institute’s Leadership Council. What are the main interventions you are taking to address the top health issues you see across Horizon’s adult membership? In 2025, Horizon is focused on affordability. We understand how challenging managing rising health care costs can…Read More…
NJ kids’ teeth are rotting more than the national average. Here’s why
Scott Fallon NorthJersey.com The email sent to Dr. Michal Herman in early December was like many others she has received in her 25-year dental career. It was a from a teacher at a Newark school. She had a 6-year-old who was homeless — and his teeth were rotting. When he arrived at KinderSmile Foundation’s office…Read More…