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NJHA In the News - 2008

The following are recent mentions of NJHA in newspapers and journals.

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Compiled by Annemarie Edinger,
Coordinator, Library and Web Content
J. Harold Johnston Memorial Library,
New Jersey Hospital Association

Inclusion of an item on this list does not represent endorsement of the item or its contents by the New Jersey Hospital Association or any of the corporations affiliated with it, including the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey.

  • "Corzine’s Budget Decisions Seem to be Arbitrary, Capricious," The Jersey Journal, April 17, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Hester, Tom Jr. "Health Chief Says Some Hospitals Must Close to Help Others," The Hammonton News, April 16, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Hester, Tom Jr. "Hospitals’ Cuts a Cure, Senate Told," Philly.com, April 10, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Harper, Derek. "Hospitals in N.J. to do More With Less," The Press of Atlantic City, April 10, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Governor Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Tamari, Jonathan. "Official: Expect More Hospital Closings," Courier News, April 10, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Hester, Tom Jr. "Proposed Funding Cuts for Hospitals to be Weighed," Courier Post, April 9, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "Virtua Executive Named Chairman of Board," Burlington County Times, April 8, 2008.
    NJHA installed a new board chairman at its annual meeting on Feb. 29, 2008.
  • "Miller Becomes Leader of Hospital Association," Philadelphia Inquirer, April 6, 2008.
    NJHA installed a new board chairman at its annual meeting on Feb. 29, 2008.
  • Tamari, Jonathan. "Governor Defends Reduction in Aid for Hospitals," Courier Post, April 4, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Reitmeyer, John and Washburn, Lindy. "Lean Budget May Get $500M Leaner," NorthJersey.com, April 4, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Tamari, Jonathan. "Corzine Says Hospitals Cuts Measured, Not ‘Meat Ax’," Home News Tribune, April 4, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Gaudio, Thomas. "Hospitals See Benefits in Universal Insurance," NJBiz, March 31, 2008.
    NJHA supports a new bill that would require all New Jersey residents to have healthcare coverage.
  • "People: Virtua President Heads Hospital Group," Courier Post, March 28, 2008.
    NJHA installed a new board chairman at its annual meeting on Feb. 29, 2008.
  • Ortiz, Erik. "ER Visits in Area at Record Levels," The Press of Atlantic City, March 26, 2008.
    NJHA discusses increases in ER visits at New Jersey hospitals.
  • Graham, Kristen A.. "Camden Likes Cooper’s Boom of Expansion," Philly.com, March 24, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.
  • Stewart, Angela. "Influx of Patients Stetch Thin Centers for Underserved," The Star Ledger, March 23, 2008.
    NJHA discusses increases in ER visits at New Jersey hospitals.
  • George, John. "Subsidy Cuts Top $13M for South Jersey Hospitals," Philadelphia Business Journal, March 21, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Harper, Derek. "Health Care, Business Climate Top Budget Talk," The Press of Atlantic City, March 21, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Graber, Trish G.. "Pa. Patients Faulted in Hospitals’ Finances," The Express Times, March 21, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget
  • Young, Elise. "Business Leaders Urge State to Cut Red Tape," NorthJersey.com, March 21, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Rispoli, Michael. "Business Leaders Want Better Treatment in N.J.," Courier Post, March 21, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Hester, Tom Jr. "NJ Lawmakers to Meet With Businesses Amid Growing Economic Fears," Fort Mill Times, March 20, 2008.
    NJHA meets with other New Jersey business leaders to discuss Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "NJ Hospitals Support Effort to Expand Children’s Health Coverage," AHA News Now, March 19, 2008.
    NJHA supports new legislation that would expand children’s healthcare coverage in New Jersey.
  • "NJ Lawmakers Reveal Plans for Health Care for All," The Star Ledger, March 17, 2008.
    NJHA comments on new bill that would require all New Jersey residents to have healthcare coverage.
  • Koepp, Paul. "Cuts Inhospitable: Hospitals are Hit Hard in Proposed Budget," The Jersey Journal, March 17, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Chebium, Raju. "Hospitals in N.J. Could be Spared Cuts in U.S. Funds," The Daily Journal, March 17, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • Brown, Stephanie. "Charity Care Aid in N.J. to See Cuts," Gloucester County Times, March 17, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Gaudio, Thomas. "Public Gets Chance to See How Hospitals Rank," NJBiz, March 14, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the results of a new patient satisfaction survey co-developed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  • Layton, Mary Jo. "Englewood to Triple Size of ER," NorthJersey.com, March 14, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.
  • Chebium, Raju. "N.J. Hospitals Stand to Lose Millions to Federal Aid Cuts," Asbury Park Press, March 14, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • "Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Budget Developments in Three States," Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, March 14, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • "Corzine’s Scalpel Ready to Cut Deep," The Jersey Journal, March 12, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Stern, Robert. "Couple Pledges $25M to Hospital," The Trenton Times, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA comments on donation to Princeton Healthcare System.
  • Symons, Michael. "Hospitals to See Cut in Charity-Care Funds," Courier Post, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Symons, Michael. "Aid May be Slashed for Uninsured," Courier News, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Layton, Mary Jo. "Hospitals Staggered by cuts in State Aid," NorthJersey.com, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Dunn, Matt. "More Feared Ahead," Bridgeton News, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Livio, Susan K.. "Hospitals May Suffer Painful Cuts in Charity Care Funding," The Star Ledger, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • Symons, Michael. "Some Hospitals Face Complete Loss of Charity Care," Home News Tribune, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • "Hospitals’ Charity Care Aid Face Cuts," The Daily Journal, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA analyzes the new charity care formula proposed for the 2009 state budget.
  • "Employers Enjoy PBM Savings & Negative Rx Trends," The Earth Times, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA’s Employee Benefit Prescription Program receives positive review.
  • "Employers Enjoy PBM Savings & Negative Rx Trends," PRNewswire.com, March 11, 2008.
    NJHA’s Employee Benefit Prescription Program receives positive review.
  • Chebium, Raju. "Hospitals Warn of Fiscal Trouble," Courier Post, March 10, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • Chebium, Raju. "N.J. Hospitals Decry Bush’s Call for Cuts in Medicare, Medicaid," Daily Record, March 9, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • Koloff, Abbott. "Morristown Memorial: The Picture of Health," Daily Record, March 9, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.
  • "Editorial: Sadly Mistaken," NorthJersey.com, March 7, 2008.
    NJHA comments on a recent AARP survey regarding healthcare quality in New Jersey.
  • Stewart, Angela. "Poll: Majority of Jerseyans See Big Problems with Health Care," The Star Ledger, March 6, 2008.
    NJHA comments on New Jersey hospitals’ efforts on improving patient safety.
  • Chebium, Raju. "N.J. Hospitals Decry Proposed Medicare, Medicaid Cuts," The Daily Journal, March 6, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • Washburn, Lindy. "Many in N.J. Are Medical Error Victims," NorthJersey.com, March 6, 2008.
    NJHA comments on a recent AARP survey regarding healthcare quality in New Jersey.
  • Fiorentino, Clem. "Ailing Hospitals Worry State Budget Will Force More Closures," Courier News, March 3, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Burkhart, Michael. "S.J. Hospitals Reinvest in New Technology, Infrastructure," Courier Post, March 2, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.
  • "Virtua President Becomes Association Chairman," Courier Post, February 29, 2008.
    NJHA installed a new board chairman at its annual meeting on Feb. 29, 2008.
  • "Hospitals Worried About Funding," New Jersey Herald, February 29, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Meyer, Toni. "Still No Need to Redefine Marriage," NorthJersey.com, February 29, 2008.
    NJHA denies claims that New Jersey hospitals have denied visitation for civil union couples.

  • "Hospital Groups Unite Against NJ Charity Care Cuts," AHA News Now, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed up with the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospital and the Hospital Alliance of New Jersey to fight the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Developments in State Budgets," KaiserNetwork.org, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "Corzine Pitches Budget Plan as Hospitals Predict Closing," 1010 Wins, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "Hospital Groups Unite Against NJ Charity Care Cuts," EarthTimes.org, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed up with the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospital and the Hospital Alliance of New Jersey to fight the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Kocieniewski, David. "New Jersey Braces for Cuts Sought by the Governor," The New York Times, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "N.J. Hospitals Wary of Corzine's Budget Plan," CBS3.com, February 28, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Rispoli, Michael. "Hospitals Face 15 Percent Charity Aid Cut," Asbury Park Press, February 27, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Rispoli, Michael. "Hospitals Face 15 Percent Charity Care Aid," Home News Tribune, February 27, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "Hospitals Fear Cuts, Closures," The Jersey Journal, February 27, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Rispoli, Michael. "Hospitals Will Close, Group’s Leader Says," Courier Post, February 27, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Groves, Bob. "Loss of Charity Aid Will Worsen Hospital Crisis," NorthJersey.com, February 27, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "NJHA: State Faces Access-to-Care Crisis," The EarthTimes.org, February 26, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Fiorentino, Clem. "Hospital Will Close Its Doors," Home News Tribune, February 23, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • Craven, L. "Plainfield’s Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center Looking to Close," NJ.com, February 22, 2008.
    NJHA reacts to the charity care cuts proposed in Gov. Corzine’s 2009 state budget.
  • "NJ Residents Worry About Hospital Closure Crisis," AHA News Now, February 22, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the results of a poll showing that New Jersey residents are worried about hospital closures.

  • "Association: Bush’s Budget Would Cut Over $2.9B from NJ Hospitals," The Press of Atlantic City, February 21, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Stewart, Angela. "Hospital Problems on Jerseyans’ Minds," The Star Ledger, February 20, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the results of a poll showing that New Jersey residents are worried about hospital closures.

  • "NJHA to Install New Chairman Feb. 29," StreetInsider.com, February 20, 2008.
    NJHA will install new board chairman at its annual meeting on Feb. 29, 2008.

  • "New Jersey Hospital Association Prescription Program Outpaces Industry," dBusinessNews.com, February 19, 2008.
    NJHA’s Employee Benefit Prescription Program receives positive review.

  • "New Jersey Hospital Association Prescription Program Outpaces Industry," PRNewswire, February 19, 2008.
    NJHA’s Employee Benefit Prescription Program receives positive review.

  • "Association: Bush’s Budget Would Cut Over $2.9B from NJ Hospitals," The West Milford Messenger, February 15, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Burling, Stacey. "Proposed Bush Budget Cuts Would Hit Hospitals," Philly.com, February 13, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Benson, David. "Area Hospitals Brace for Potential Federal Budget Cuts," The Press of Atlantic City, February 13, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Groves, Bob. "Federal Cuts Could Cost New Jersey Hospitals $3 Billion," NorthJersey.com, February 12, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • "NJHA Issues Pandemic Flu Planning Tool," AHA News Now, February 12, 2008.
    NJHA publishes the first installment of a guide for hospitals to develop a pandemic flu response plan.

  • Johnson, Linda A. "Medicare Cuts Could Wound N.J. Hospitals," The Star Ledger, February 12, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • "Bush Budget Cuts Total $2.9 Billion for N.J. Hospitals," FoxBusiness.com, February 11, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Johnson, Linda A. "Association: Bush’s Budget Would Cut Over $2.9B from NJ Hospitals," Newsday.com, February 11, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Groves, Bob. "Access to Health Care Her No. 1 Job," NorthJersey.com, February 11, 2008.
    NJHA praises the choice of Heather Howard as the state’s new health commissioner.

  • Daks, Martin C. "Proposed Federal Budget Would Slash $246M in State Hospital Funding," NJBiz, February 11, 2008.
    NJHA responds to President Bush’s proposed budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Washburn, Lindy. "Shakeout Expected to Continue for Hospitals," NorthJersey.com, February 10, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Lausch, Brandon. "Hospitals Weakend by Lack of Financial Aid," Courier News, February 4, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.

  • "Cop’s the Go-to Guy for Platelets," The Jersey Journal, January 31, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed with other hospitals and organizations in the state to raise awareness of New Jersey’s chronic shortage of blood.

  • Jukaku, Mariam. "He’s a One-Man Blood Drive," The Star Ledger, January 31, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed with other hospitals and organizations in the state to raise awareness of New Jersey’s chronic shortage of blood.

  • Layton, Mary Jo and Washburn, Lindy. "Auctions Set for Pascack Valley, Barnert Hospitals," NorthJersey.com, January 28, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the recent closing of two New Jersey hospitals.

  • "The Health of Hospitals," The Star Ledger, January 28, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Becker, Cinda. "Short on Solutions: N.J. Report Mostly Offers Analysis of What’s Wrong," Modern Healthcare, January 28, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Chen, David W. "Panel Says New Jersey Won’t Save All Hospitals," The New York Times, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Tamari, Jonathan. "State May Steer Non-Essential Hospitals Toward Closure," Asbury Park Press, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Burling, Stacey. "Hospitals in N.J. Said to be in Crisis," The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • "NJ Report Examines Hospitals’ Fiscal Woes," AHA News Now, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Tamari, Jonathan. "State May Steer Non-Essential Hospitals Toward Closure," Home News Tribune, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Stewart, Angela and Campbell, Carol Ann. "Some N.J. Hospitals Must Close for Sake of Others, Report Says," The Star Ledger, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • Groves, Bob. "Panel Warns of More Hospital Bankruptcies, Closures," NorthJersey.com, January 25, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • George, John. "Report Calls for More Monitoring of N.J. Acute-Care Hospitals," Philadelphia Business Journal, January 24, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the final report of the state’s Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources.

  • "Princeton Healthcare System to Announce $2.63 Million in Grants," The Packet Online, January 23, 2008.
    Betsy Ryan, president-designee of NJHA, was the featured speaker at the Sixth Annual PHCS Grant Award Reception.
  • "Making the End Harder," The Star Ledger, January 22, 2008.
    NJHA hosts education sessions on end-of-life care.

  • Lausch, Brandon. "Major Risks Ahead for State’s Economy," Courier News, January 21, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.

  • Groves, Bob. "Non-Fatal Errors Rise at N.J. Hospitals," NorthJersey.com, January 18, 2008.
    NJHA applauds second annual Patient Safety Initiative report released by the New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior Services.

  • Lausch, Brandon. "Warnings Voiced on N.J. Debt," Home News Tribune, January 18, 2008.
    NJHA discusses the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.

  • Fitzpatrick, Dan. "Health System Picks ‘Results Oriented’ CEO," Post-Gazette, January 16, 2008.
    NJHA comments on new West Penn Health System CEO.

  • Campbell, Carol Ann. "Jersey’s Hospitals Reviewing How They Treat Dying Patients," The Star Ledger, January 15, 2008.
    NJHA comments on upcoming education sessions on end-of-life care.

  • Fletcher, Juliet. "LoBiondo Says Law Will Open Rehab Care to More Patients," The Press of Atlantic City, January 15, 2008.
    NJHA applauds changes to the ‘75 Percent Rule” which will give many more patients access to needed inpatient rehabilitation hospital services.

  • "Business Owners Invited to Symposium," Bridgewater Today, January 14, 2008.
    NJHA’s Betsy Ryan is invited to speak at the Central Jersey Economic Outlook Symposium.

  • Fiorentino, Clem. "Winter Doldrums Drain Blood Supply," Home News Tribune, January 14, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed with other hospitals and organizations in the state to raise awareness of New Jersey’s chronic shortage of blood.

  • Fiorentino, Clem. "Hospitals Warn of Blood Shortage," Courier News, January 14, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed with other hospitals and organizations in the state to raise awareness of New Jersey’s chronic shortage of blood.

  • "Newton Memorial Hospital Faces Fragile Health Care Climate," The Sparta Independent, January 9, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the number of hospital jobs eliminated over the last five years.

  • "Budget Cuts Force Cuts in Hospital Staff," New Jersey Herald, January 9, 2008.
    NJHA comments on the financial woes of New Jersey hospitals.

  • Stewart, Angela. "Revised Plan for Fighting a Flu Pandemic is Nearly Finished," The Star Ledger, January 8, 2008.
    NJHA discusses New Jersey’s revised pandemic flu plan.

  • Fiorentino, Clem. "Hospitals Team with Blood Centers to Launch Statewide Drive," Courier News, January 8, 2008.
    NJHA has teamed with other hospitals and organizations in the state to raise awareness of New Jersey’s chronic shortage of blood.

  • Gaudio, Thomas. "Trenton, Stakeholders Create Infection-Reporting Rules," NJBiz, January 7, 2008.
    NJHA comments on regulations being drafted for infection reporting at New Jersey hospitals.

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