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• Aug. 25, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s Proposed Budget Cuts for Hospital Charity Care and Education for Healthcare Workers
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/aug-25-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-proposed-budget-cuts-for-hospital-charity-care-and-education-for-healthcare-workers/
  “We are dismayed that the Governor proposed this cut in the midst of an ongoing national health crisis. Never before has the essential role of our hospitals and their employees been more evident. Hosp…
• June 12, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the State’s Announcement of Delay in Charity Care and Graduate Medical Education Funding
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-12-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-states-announcement-of-delay-in-charity-care-and-graduate-medical-education-funding/
  “While we are of course concerned and disappointed by Commissioner Elnahal’s decision to delay charity care and graduate medical education payments, New Jersey’s hospitals are committed to providing c…
• Acute Care Founding Dates
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  Hospital Names Founding Years CarePoint Health Hoboken University Medical 1863 Saint Barnabas Medical Center 1865 Saint Michael's Medical Center 1867 St. Jose…
• Core
  https://www.njha.com/membership/membership-categories/core/
  Core members are single, independent, licensed hospitals or systems that contain at least one licensed hospital. Membership includes all provider facilities in systems containing one or more licensed …
• Findings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/findings/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Findings A Decade of Progress Hospitals in New Jersey have spent the better part of the last decade shifti…
• Findings
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  Home Summary Background Findings A Tale of 2 Zip Codes Conclusion Methodology Appendix Footnotes Check Your Zip Code! DOWNLOAD PDF FINDINGS ED Chronic Condit…
• Findings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/findings/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Findings A broader view of the data shows a growing map of New Jersey counties at high risk in a…
• Findings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/findings/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Findings The analysis shows that there is a c…
• CHART
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• Section1: What is Palliative Care?
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section1-what-is-palliative-care/
  The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medical conditions is unquestioned. Implementing a palliative care program helps to preven…
• Medicare and Managed Care Summit
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• Section 7: National Quality Standards for Palliative Care
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-7-national-quality-standards-for-palliative-care/
  In 2004, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care were released by the National Consensus Project. The guidelines were a response to the need for creating efficient, effective and comp…
• Palliative Care
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/
  The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medical conditions is unquestioned. Implementing a palliative care program helps to preven…
• Palliative Care Toolkit
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/
  Comfort and Compassion at the End of Life: A Palliative Care Tool Kit for Clinicians The need to improve care for patients with serious, complex and potentially life-threatening or life-limiting medi…
• Advanced Care Planning
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/
  NJHA works closely with industry partners on critical issues related to advance care planning, from Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders, to palliative care to POLST. NJHA has collaborated with the Medical Soci…
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• Section 4: Advanced Care Planning
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-4-advanced-care-planning/
  The conversation for advanced care planning should begin before the onset of an illness. As clinicians we should be having these conversations with our patients early on so they may begin to plan for …
• Education Home
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• Access to Care
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/access-to-care/
  Access to primary care is an important issue in our healthcare delivery system with specific economic ramifications.
• CHART
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• Feb. 09, 2021: Report: Patients Continue to Avoid Hospital Care Amid Pandemic
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/feb-09-2021-report-patients-continue-to-avoid-hospital-care-amid-pandemic/
  New data shows that New Jersey residents are slow to return to hospitals to receive non-COVID services, raising concerns about individuals’ health and the financial impact on the state’s hospitals. H…
• June 03, 2020: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on report to improve long-term care in New Jersey
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/june-03-2020-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-report-to-improve-long-term-care-in-new-jersey/
  “This report provides an opportunity to learn and improve; continuous quality improvement is at the heart of good care, especially for our most frail and vulnerable populations. We appreciate the repo…
• Feb. 23, 2021: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/feb-23-2021-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-gov-murphys-fy-2022-budget-proposal/
  “Thank you to Governor Murphy for a budget proposal that recognizes the critical role of our healthcare infrastructure and healthcare heroes in both responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and leading the…
• Sept. 4, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on New Jersey’s 2020 Maternal Health Report Card
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/sept-4-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-new-jerseys-2020-maternal-health-report-card/
  “Today’s report sums up New Jersey’s journey in improving maternal health – there is much to celebrate, but also more that we have yet to accomplish. Each year, New Jersey’s 49 birthing hospitals welc…
• May 22, 2020: NJHA Charts Rise and Fall of COVID Hospitalizations; Peak Occurred April 14
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-22-2020-njha-charts-rise-and-fall-of-covid-hospitalizations-peak-occurred-april-14/
  PRINCETON – A new bulletin from the New Jersey Hospital Association reviews the “rise and fall” of COVID-19 in New Jersey hospitals, charting the peak day of hospital activity on April 14 and the …
• June 1, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Out-of-Network Consumer Protections Signed Into Law
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-1-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-out-of-network-consumer-protections-signed-into-law/
  “After eight long years, New Jersey law today protects healthcare consumers from surprise out-of-network bills. We thank Gov. Murphy for signing this measure into law. We know medical billing is compl…
• Healthcare Coverage Expansion
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/policy-topics/healthcare-coverage-expansion/
  Our Take: New Jersey has achieved a record-low rate of uninsured residents under the Affordable Care Act. That’s good for healthcare consumers – providing them access to regular healthcare, including …
• Sept. 25, 2024: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, New Jersey Hospital Association, on today’s release from the Health Care Affordability, Responsibility, and Transparency (HART) Program
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/sept-25-2024-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-new-jersey-hospital-association-on-todays-release-from-the-health-care-affordability-responsibility-and-transparency-hart-program/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association is committed to ensuring high quality, affordable care for every New Jerseyan. The healthcare industry voluntarily joined the effort to address affordability throug…
• 2025
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  NJHCC Newsletters The NJHCC Newsletter provides timely, high-quality healthcare news content on state and federal legislation, regulations, health law and health information technology. Below you…
• April 5, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Revised Out-of-Network Bill
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/april-5-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-revised-out-of-network-bill/
  “Since the beginning of the out-of-network debate eight years ago, NJHA has stood firmly behind two priorities: protecting healthcare consumers from surprise medical bills and preserving a level playi…
• June 18, 2025: NJHA Adds Managed Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/june-18-2025-njha-adds-managed-care-expert-to-senior-leadership-team/
  NJHA Adds Managed Care Expert to Senior Leadership Team NJHA has welcomed Jason Friedman to its senior leadership team as vice president of managed care and healthcare financing. Friedman brings a va…
• Waiver Tracker
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• Dec. 10, 2025: NJHA Charts Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease in New Jersey
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/dec-10-2025-njha-charts-rise-of-chronic-kidney-disease-in-new-jersey/
  While mortality rates hold steady, Black New Jerseyans experience worse outcomes Chronic kidney disease is on the rise in New Jersey, with a nearly 60% increase in prevalence of the illness among pa…
• Monkeypox Toolkit
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• ACA Repeal
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/policy-topics/aca-repeal/
  Our Take: As more New Jersey residents have been added to the health insurance rolls under the Affordable Care Act, New Jersey’s healthcare community has absorbed billions of dollars in state and fede…
• Resources for Parents
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/resources-for-parents/
  Mental Health Resources for Parents Resources are available for children experiencing behavioral, emotional and mental health challenges, but knowing where to find them can be difficult. This…
• March 15, 2022: First Lady Tammy Murphy Joins N.J. Hospitals and Ukrainian Women’s Group Sending Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Medical Facilities
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/march-15-2022-first-lady-tammy-murphy-joins-nj-hospitals-and-ukrainian-womens-group-sending-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine-medical-facilities/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America have teamed up to collect medical equipment, supplies and medications donated from NJHA members for shipment to…
• Oct. 17, 2018: CHART Study Shows New Hot Spots in Mental Health, Substance Misuse Crisis
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/oct-17-2018-chart-study-shows-new-hot-spots-in-mental-health-substance-misuse-crisis/
  Essex Leads for Total ER Visits, but Salem and Gloucester Counties Also Hard Hit PRINCETON – An analysis of emergency department visits in New Jersey shows that the hardest hit areas in the state’s m…
• Mar. 13, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s 2019 State Budget Proposal
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/mar-13-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-2019-state-budget-proposal/
  We appreciate Gov. Murphy’s focus on good health by continuing critical funding for key healthcare initiatives. It’s vitally important that we maintain charity care funding for the underserved in all …
• April 12, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the N.J. Legislature’s Passage of Out-of-Network Legislation
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/april-12-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-nj-legislatures-passage-of-out-of-network-legislation/
  “It’s a good day when a diverse group of individuals and organizations can find common ground for the sake of healthcare consumers. The out-of-network bill approved today by the Senate and Assembly is…
• March 5, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on FY 2020 State Budget Proposal
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/march-5-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-fy-2020-state-budget-proposal/
  “In a time when the state has numerous competing priorities, we appreciate that Gov. Murphy’s budget proposal preserves charity care funding to provide a safety net for the working poor uninsured, alo…
• Sept. 19, 2019: NJHA to Host Sept. 24 Conference Suicide & Stigma
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/sept-19-2019-njha-to-host-sept-24-conference-suicide-stigma/
  What: The New Jersey Hospital Association will host the full-day conference Suicide & Stigma: Taking the Conversation Out of the Shadows in observance of Suicide Prevention Month. The event will e…
• Mar. 14, 2018: NJHA Advocates for Opioid Crisis Solutions in D.C.
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/mar-14-2018-njha-advocates-for-opioid-crisis-solutions-in-dc/
  PRINCETON – Members and staff of the New Jersey Hospital Association were in Washington, D.C., today to advocate for a multi-pronged solution to the opioid epidemic facing the country.  A priority am…
• Healthcare Quality
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• Aug. 12, 2025: NJHA Welcomes Health Policy Veteran Robin Ford in New Role
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/aug-12-2025-njha-welcomes-health-policy-veteran-robin-ford-in-new-role/
  Robin Ford, whose healthcare experience includes serving as Deputy Commissioner of Health Systems at the N.J. Department of Health (NJDOH), has joined the New Jersey Hospital Association as Vice Presi…
• CMS Health Equity Toolkit
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• June 27, 2018: A-4207, the Medicaid Emergency Room Triage Bill: Key Considerations from N.J. Healthcare and Patient Advocates
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-27-2018-a-4207-the-medicaid-emergency-room-triage-bill-key-considerations-from-nj-healthcare-and-patient-advocates/
  Healthcare advocates are raising questions about the impact on patients of a bill pending before Gov. Murphy that would cut payments to hospitals and emergency department physicians when Medicaid pati…
• Members Only Data
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• March 10, 2026: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Gov. Sherrill’s Budget Address
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2026-press-releases/march-10-2026-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-gov-sherrills-budget-address/
  “The New Jersey Hospital Association applauds Governor Sherrill’s investments in youth mental health through SPARK and the Social Media Resource Center, while taking on pharmacy benefit managers, whos…
• Jan. 3, 2019: Report: Hospitals Add $23.6 Billion to N.J. Economy, Plus 150,000 Jobs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-3-2019-report-hospitals-add-236-billion-to-nj-economy-plus-150000-jobs/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey’s acute care hospitals deliver a $23.6 billion boost to the state economy, along with 150,000 jobs, according to the 2018 Economic Impact Report by the New Jersey Hospital Assoc…
• Nov. 8, 2018: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President & CEO on N.J. Hospitals’ Top National Ranking in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/nov-8-2018-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-ceo-on-nj-hospitals-top-national-ranking-in-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grade/
  “Healthcare is complex, but at the end of the day nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our patients. And I have to tell you, it’s rewarding to see New Jersey’s focus on quality …
• June 3, 2019: Report: Do N.J.’s Medicare Beneficiaries Benefit from the Comprehensive Joint Replacement Bundle Program?
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/june-3-2019-report-do-njs-medicare-beneficiaries-benefit-from-the-comprehensive-joint-replacement-bundle-program/
  For the first time, a new report analyzes Medicare’s mandatory bundling program known as Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement, or CJR, from the state perspective. As the healthcare system shifts …
• Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-312020-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
• Emergency Management
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• Mar. 25, 2021: 66,000 Patient Lives Saved: Report Looks Back at New Jersey’s Pandemic Year
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/mar-25-2021-66000-patient-lives-saved-report-looks-back-at-new-jerseys-pandemic-year/
  In a year of pandemic marked by loss, a new report shows the life-saving outcomes of New Jersey hospitals: More than 66,000 lives saved among patients with severe COVID disease who were discharged suc…
• Accessing Care
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• March 30, 2026: Bucking National Trends, NJHA Study Shows N.J. Cancer Mortality Declined 18.8% During Pandemic
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2026-press-releases/march-30-2026-bucking-national-trends-njha-study-shows-nj-cancer-mortality-declined-188-during-pandemic/
  U.S. patients diagnosed with cancer in the first two years of the pandemic had lower probability of survival – but New Jersey cancer trends show that cancer mortality rates actually improved during th…
• NJHA Strategic Plan
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• Quality & Patient Safety
  https://www.njha.com/resources/quality-patient-safety/
  TitleDescriptionDownload Working Together to Make Healthcare Better: Partnership for Patients-NJ 2012-2016 An update on the progress made over the course of five years of quality improveme…
• June 26, 2020: Survey Results Show Fiscal Challenges as Nursing Homes Move Forward from COVID
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/june-26-2020-survey-results-show-fiscal-challenges-as-nursing-homes-move-forward-from-covid/
  PRINCETON – The nation’s nursing homes have been staggered by the toll of COVID-19 on their frail and elderly residents, as well as staff. But as nursing homes begin focusing on reform and recovery, t…
• Jan. 18, 2019: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-18-2019-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
• Data Quality
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• Dec. 16, 2025: Kaufmann to Join New Jersey Hospital Association, Leading Education and Research Initiatives
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/dec-16-2025-kaufmann-to-join-new-jersey-hospital-association-leading-education-and-research-initiatives/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association has appointed Eric Kaufmann as Vice President and executive director of its Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), an NJHA affiliate dedicated …
• Community Benefit Report
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/health-in-your-community/community-benefit-report/
  2025 Community Impact Report* *2023 data VIEW FULL REPORT AT A GLANCE PRESS RELEASE REPORT ARCHIVE

  N.J. hospitals’ total contributions to their communities’ well-being, bey…

• PE Provider Training
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/healthcare-coverage/pe-provider-training/
  Presumptive Eligibility Provider Training Beginning January 2014, NJ FamilyCare – New Jersey’s publicly funded health insurance program – includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. T…
• Conclusions
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/conclusions/
  Home Introduction Patients ANALYSIS HIV in NJ Racial & Ethnic Disparities Zip Code-Level Analysis Low Income HIV Patients Conclusions References DOWNLOAD PDF …
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/introduction/
  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Medicare’s Comprehensive Joint Replacement Program: How Are Medicare B…
• Mar. 4, 2020: NYU Nursing Leader Joins NJHA Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-4-2020-nyu-nursing-leader-joins-njha-team/
  Cayo Extends Association’s Focus on Improving Health in N.J. Communities PRINCETON – A nursing leader from the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University will join the New Jersey Hospital …
• Conclusions
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/conclusions/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Conclusions The Work Continues The increase in health spending over the previous half century is likely to…
• New Jersey's Experience
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/new-jerseys-experience/
  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF New Jersey's Experience CHART analyzed data from 2015 through 2018 to identify chan…
• June 8, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO, on Unhealthy Air Quality
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/june-8-2023-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-on-unhealthy-air-quality/
  New Jersey remains under a blanket of unhealthy air from the wildfires in Canada. Another fire is burning in the New Jersey Pinelands, although that impact is much more localized. We must reiterate th…
• Workforce
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• May 7, 2025: NJHA Announces 2025 Best at the Beach Honorees
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/may-7-2025-njha-announces-2025-best-at-the-beach-honorees/
  Awards Will be Presented in Beachfront Celebration June 26 in Long Branch They’re a healthcare executive with a storied 45-year career supporting patients and caregivers. A physician/researcher bringi…
• Mar. 10, 2021: Partnership Brings COVID Vaccine Information to N.J. Residents
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/mar-10-2021-partnership-brings-covid-vaccine-information-to-nj-residents/
  ‘Big Shot’ Website Features Healthcare Workers Who Were 1st to Be Vaccinated PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association today unveiled a new partnership with other statewide organizations to hig…
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/introduction/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Demands for mental health services, along with the inappropriate use of pharmaceutica…
• Q3HIP Partners with IPRO on New Quality Improvement Opportunity
  https://www.q3hip.org/news/2020/q3hip-partners-with-ipro-on-new-quality-improvement-opportunity/
  // ³HIP Partners with IPRO on New Quality Improvement Opportunity"); }); // ]] Q3HIP is collaborating with IPRO in an initiative to support hospitals in their ongoing patient safety and qual…
• Resources
  https://www.njha.com/covernj/resources/
  Additional Resources Health insurance is an important part of good health for you and your family. Knowing the details and rules of your insurance plan will help you receive the healthcare se…
• Your Voting Rights
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/get-involved/your-voting-rights/
  New Jersey healthcare providers support the rights of patients and residents to cast their ballots. This new resource helps ensure that our citizens’ votes are counted, even if they are in our care …
• Sept. 4, 2018: NJHA: New Data Center Will Explore Root Causes of Healthcare Challenges
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/sept-4-2018-njha-new-data-center-will-explore-root-causes-of-healthcare-challenges/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association today announced the start-up of a new data and informatics center, charged with tapping data to better understand some of the state’s most pressing health challenge…
• Tri-State Hospital Group Partners to Improve Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety
  https://www.q3hip.org/news/2019/tri-state-hospital-group-partners-to-improve-healthcare-quality-patient-safety/
  Three hospital associations in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania today announced the creation of Q3 Health Innovation Partners (Q3HIP), a new joint venture to improve health quality and patient safety…
• Oct. 18, 2021: NJHA Series Takes ‘All-In’ Approach to Improving Infection Prevention Across Healthcare
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/oct-18-2021-njha-series-takes-all-in-approach-to-improving-infection-prevention-across-healthcare/
  COVID-19 has demonstrated the vital importance of infection prevention to protect patients, long term care residents and healthcare workers. The New Jersey Hospital Association is launching a year-lon…
• Juvare
  https://www.njhcc.org/juvare/
  Juvare The New Jersey Regional Healthcare Coalition maintains New Jersey’s license for Juvare applications and can offer access to all healthcare coalition members throughout New Jersey. New J…
• Conclusion
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/conclusion/
  Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
• Oct. 25, 2022: Report: N.J. Hospitals Deliver $3.4 Billion in Community Benefit Programs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/oct-25-2022-report-nj-hospitals-deliver-34-billion-in-community-benefit-programs/
  Report: N.J. Hospitals Deliver $3.4 Billion in Community Benefit Programs– Plus Thousands of Successful COVID Discharges –in Pandemic’s First Year In the worst public health crisis in a century, Ne…
• Quality & Patient Safety
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/
  Quality & Patient Safety NJHA has a proud legacy of leadership in healthcare quality and safety. Our Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey was the first of its kind at the …
• FAQs
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• Dec. 17, 2019: Delivering Results: N.J. Reduces C-sections Overall and for First-Time Moms
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/dec-17-2019-delivering-results-nj-reduces-c-sections-overall-and-for-first-time-moms/
  New Jersey’s overall C-section rate dipped to 34.3 percent last year, marking the lowest rate this decade as the state focuses on reducing the number of C-sections performed in the Garden State. In a…
• Feb. 12, 2020: $24.7 Billion in Economic Activity, $3.2 Billion in Community Benefit: Reports Show How Hospitals Anchor N.J. Communities
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/feb-12-2020-247-billion-in-economic-activity-32-billion-in-community-benefit-reports-show-how-hospitals-anchor-nj-communities/
  Two new studies released today by the New Jersey Hospital Association demonstrate hospitals’ roles as anchors of their communities, providing more than $24.7 billion in total contributions to the stat…
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• June 13, 2018: NJHA Provides New Opioid Tracking Tool to Hospitals Statewide
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  CEO: 'Far too many drug victims come into our EDs when it’s too late' PRINCETON– As opioid overdoses continue to claim more lives, the New Jersey Hospital Association and its Health Research and Educ…
• Community Benefit in Action
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• Sept. 12, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of NJHA, on Protecting New Jerseyans from Health Risks of Vaping
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/sept-12-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-president-and-ceo-of-njha-on-protecting-new-jerseyans-from-health-risks-of-vaping/
  "New Jersey has been a leader in curbing the ill effects of tobacco with the Smoke Free Air Act in 2006, and again in 2017 by raising the smoking age to 21. According to the Centers for Disease Contro…
• Find Your Representative
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/get-involved/find-your-representative/
  New Jersey’s healthcare community is a vital part of our state, delivering not only essential healthcare services to all but also fueling the state’s economy with jobs, spending and salaries. The heal…
• Hypertension
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/spotlights/hypertension/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Spotlight: Hypertension One in five New Jerse…
• Oct. 24, 2019: Tri-State Hospital Group Partners to Improve Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/oct-24-2019-tri-state-hospital-group-partners-to-improve-healthcare-quality-patient-safety/
  Three hospital associations in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania today announced the creation of Q3 Health Innovation Partners (Q3HIP), a new joint venture to improve health quality and patient safe…
• Clinical Quality Improvement
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/clinical-quality-improvement/
  Partnership for Patients is a national initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the quality, safety and affordability of healthcare in the United States. The New …
• Background
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• Hospital Week
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• April 26, 2022: Ripple Effect of Hospitals' Economic Activity Reaches $62B Statewide
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/april-26-2022-ripple-effect-of-hospitals-economic-activity-reaches-62b-statewide/
  New Jersey hospitals contributed $27.8 billion in direct economic activity in the 2020 pandemic year, but the total infusion to the state economy swells to $62 billion as hospital spending supports ot…
• Sepsis
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• July 25, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO on Nomination of Dr. Kaitlan Baston as N.J. Health Commissioner
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-25-2023-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-nomination-of-dr-kaitlan-baston-as-nj-health-commissioner/
  “I applaud Governor Murphy for selecting Dr. Kaitlin Baston to be the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health. Dr. Baston is a dynamic leader whose background as both a practicing phy…
• NJHA 100: To Health
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• Unemployed
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• Social Determinants
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/social-determinants/
  Social determinants of health are the daily aspects of New Jerseyans’ lives – including housing, food, education, employment, transportation, air quality and other societal issues – that influen…
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/introduction/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction New Jersey’s Hospitals and Health Systems Decade Long Attention to Efficiency Pursuit of effi…
• Aug. 26, 2025: N.J. Hospitals Create ‘Health and Hope’ for Local Communities with $7 Billion Investment: NJHA Community Impact Report
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/aug-26-2025-nj-hospitals-create-health-and-hope-for-local-communities-with-7-billion-investment-njha-community-impact-report/
  N.J. hospitals care for patients in 15 million visits annually, dispensing nationally ranked healthcare services 24/7. Their commitment to a healthy New Jersey also extends beyond hospital walls, inc…
• Uninsured
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/uninsured/
  Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
• Nov. 21, 2019: NJHA Study, Database Ranks State’s Most Vulnerable Zip Codes in Health Status
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/nov-21-2019-njha-study-database-ranks-states-most-vulnerable-zip-codes-in-health-status/
  The health of a community is made up of several factors including access to health services, housing, food access, education, income and unemployment. Now, a new study and database from the New Jers…
• Key Data: A New Quality Measure Abstracting Service
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2019-articles/february/key-data-a-new-quality-measure-abstracting-service/
  Improving the quality of care and reducing cost is critical in today's value and evidence-based healthcare environment. Key to achieving quality and cost metrics is the ability to obtain, evaluate a…
• HIV in NJ
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/hiv-in-nj/
  Home Introduction Patients ANALYSIS HIV in NJ Racial & Ethnic Disparities Zip Code-Level Analysis Low Income HIV Patients Conclusions References DOWNLOAD PDF …
• Ad Book
  https://www.njha.com/events/best-at-the-beach/ad-book/
  THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 | 5 PM - 8 PM | Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch NJHA’s Best at the Beach is a celebration of the people and programs that deliver excellent care and …
• April 25, 2019: Media Advisory: College of St. Elizabeth, New Jersey Hospitals Team Up to Encourage Students with ‘Retro Activity’
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/april-25-2019-media-advisory-college-of-st-elizabeth-new-jersey-hospitals-team-up-to-encourage-students-with-retro-activity/
  What: Retro Activity is an on-campus event that promotes good health by encouraging students to put down their phones, take out their earbuds and connect with others and their own well-being. Local ho…
• Analysis
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/march/analysis/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Analysis The Cost Growth Problem Per National Health Expenditure data from the Centers for Medicare & …
• June 23, 2022: NJHA Survey Finds 10,000 Incidents of Violence Against Hospital Workers in 2021
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/june-23-2022-njha-survey-finds-10000-incidents-of-violence-against-hospital-workers-in-2021/
  New Jersey hospitals reported nearly 10,000 incidents of workplace violence against their employees last year as the healthcare provider community seeks to focus attention on a growing number of incid…
• Next Steps
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/next-steps/
  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF Next Steps While it is encouraging that nearly two-thirds of New Jersey’s CJR hospi…
• Dec. 02, 2020: Study: COVID-19 Mortality Rate Declined 75% Since First Hospitalized Cases, but Concerns Remain for N.J.’s Second Wave
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/dec-02-2020-study-covid-19-mortality-rate-declined-75-since-first-hospitalized-cases-but-concerns-remain-for-njs-second-wave/
  As New Jersey confronts an intense second wave of COVID-19, one key finding from the first months of the pandemic provides a note of hope: The mortality rate for patients hospitalized with the disease…
• Sept. 20, 2018: Rowan University, New Jersey Hospitals Team Up to Encourage Students to ‘Unplug and Connect’
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/sept-20-2018-rowan-university-new-jersey-hospitals-team-up-to-encourage-students-to-unplug-and-connect/
  What: Unplug and Connect is an on-campus event that promotes social and emotional wellness at the launch of a new academic year by encouraging students to put down their phones, take out their earbuds…
• Section 2: Clinician Guidelines
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-2-clinician-guidelines/
  Palliative care is the comprehensive care and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families with chronic, serious or life-threatening illness.…
• Influenza
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/influenza/
  Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Influenza (Flu) The flu (influenza) is a respiratory illness caused by the huma…
• Healthcare Violence Prevention Tooklit
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• Training Opportunities
  https://www.njhcc.org/training-opportunities/
  Training Opportunities   Date Time Course Name Location Registration TBA TBA NJOHSP Active Threat Trainings TBA Download PDF 03/30-4/3/265 days 8:0…
• Campus Outreach
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/social-determinants/campus-outreach/
  NJHA has developed and pilot-tested an on-campus event that brings together a host college or university with NJHA and its local healthcare members to promote health, safety and well-being. Part…
• PFE
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• Jan. 29, 2019: Report: Chronic Conditions Take Greatest Toll in NJ’s Poorest Communities
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-29-2019-report-chronic-conditions-take-greatest-toll-in-njs-poorest-communities/
  New Jersey’s poorest zip codes have the highest incidence of people with chronic conditions seeking care in hospital emergency rooms, revealing barriers to the ongoing supportive care that individu…
• Feb. 4, 2026: N.J. Hospitals Deliver Nearly $35 Billion in Economic Impact and 162,000 Jobs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2026-press-releases/feb-4-2026-nj-hospitals-deliver-nearly-35-billion-in-economic-impact-and-162000-jobs/
  New Jersey hospitals are a cornerstone of the state’s economy, providing nearly 162,000 healthcare jobs and generating $34.6 billion in direct economic benefits. These findings come from the 2025 Ec…
• OON Implementation Toolkit
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• EMResource
  https://www.njhcc.org/emresource/
  EMResource EMResource is a tool to optimize communication and expedite patient care among healthcare facilities that include, but are not limited to, hospitals, public health, offices of emerge…
• Sept. 10, 2025: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, On State of New Jersey’s Actions to Support Vaccination
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/sept-10-2025-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-state-of-new-jerseys-actions-to-support-vaccination/
  We thank the N.J. Department of Health for providing clear, science-based guidance to bring clarity to the vaccination conversation. Keeping our families healthy is a shared priority, and vaccines are…
• Suicide Prevention
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• FAQs
  https://www.njha.com/covernj/faqs/
  FAQs Get answers to questions we commonly hear about insurance coverage and the open enrollment period. If you have a question we haven’t answered here, submit it to us. Wh…
• Aug. 28, 2019: Study: N.J. Sees More Measles Cases and More Children Exempted from Vaccinations
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/aug-28-2019-study-nj-sees-more-measles-cases-and-more-children-exempted-from-vaccinations/
  August marks the annual observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, but as schoolchildren return to the classroom, a new analysis from the Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transforma…
• Mental Health Community Awareness
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• Nov. 12, 2018: NJHA Veteran Navigators Reach More Than 34,000 Individuals in Three Years
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/nov-12-2018-njha-veteran-navigators-reach-more-than-34000-individuals-in-three-years/
  PRINCETON – Three years ago, the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey, and affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, charged a group of Armed Forces veterans with a new mission:…
• Jan. 27, 2023: NJHA Installs Edward Condit of St. Mary’s General Hospital as 2023 Chair
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/jan-27-2023-njha-installs-edward-condit-of-st-marys-general-hospital-as-2023-chair/
  First Chair in Association’s 104-Year History to Come from a For-profit Hospital PRINCETON –Edward J. Condit, president and CEO at St. Mary’s General Hospital, today was installed as chair of the Bo…
• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/introduction/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Introduction Healthcare delivery in New Jerse…
• Footnotes
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• Healthcare Professionals
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• Dec. 8, 2025: New Jersey Hospital Association Adds Respected Leader in Aging Services to Support Post-Acute Providers
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/dec-8-2025-new-jersey-hospital-association-adds-respected-leader-in-aging-services-to-support-post-acute-providers/
  As New Jersey’s population ages, post-acute care is an increasingly important link in the healthcare continuum. To strengthen support for these critical providers, the New Jersey Hospital Association …
• Safe Tables
  https://www.njha.com/safe-tables/
  Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Safe Tables The Garden State Patient Safety Center – a federally certified Patient Safety Organization (PSO) - recognizes that finding robust answers and str…
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/
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• Workplace Violence
  https://www.njhcc.org/workplace-violence/
  Workplace Violence   Introduction Workplace Violence (WPV) in the healthcare sector has grown in prominence following the COVID-19 pandemic and is now acknowledged as a significant hazard for hea…
• Supportive Housing
  https://www.njha.com/resources/toolkits/supportive-housing/
  Housing instability is a known social determinant of health. Poor housing situations often exacerbate poor health, and often the reverse is also true. According to uniform billing data analyzed by th…
• Analysis
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2018/analysis/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF Analysis Staff from CHART analyzed hospital emergency department mental health claims data for 70 …
• Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Presents Annual ‘Healthcare Leader’ Awards
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-19-2018-njha-presents-annual-healthcare-leader-awards/
  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for th…
• June 11, 2021: N.J. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Lowest Level Since Pandemic’s Earliest Days
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/june-11-2021-nj-covid-hospitalizations-reach-lowest-level-since-pandemics-earliest-days/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey hospitals are caring for 385 COVID-19 patients today – the lowest number on record since New Jersey began formally tracking COVID hospitalizations through the NJHA data portal. …
• Proposed Solutions
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/january/proposed-solutions/
  Home Introduction Analysis Findings Proposed Solutions SPOTLIGHTS Hypertension Zip Codes DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD Proposed Solutions Explore strategic partners…
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• Apr. 17, 2020: Engineer Society, Rotary Clubs Step Up to Increase Ventilator Supply for N.J. Patients
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/apr-17-2020-engineer-society-rotary-clubs-step-up-to-increase-ventilator-supply-for-nj-patients/
  New Jersey hospital teams are working tirelessly to care for coronavirus patients, many of which require ventilators. The scarcity of ventilators has been a nationwide challenge, with supplies running…
• Medicaid & Demographics
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/medicaid-demographics/
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• May 18, 2020: Report: COVID-19 Results in Unprecedented Fiscal Challenges for N.J. Hospitals
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-18-2020-report-covid-19-results-in-unprecedented-fiscal-challenges-for-nj-hospitals/
  PRINCETON – Plummeting revenues and rising expenses during New Jersey’s COVID-19 crisis have had a severe impact on hospitals’ finances, with the statewide hospital operating margin plunging to negati…
• MACRA MIPS and the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act: Risk, Reward and Reimbursement
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2018-articles/april/macra-mips-and-the-2018-bipartisan-budget-act-risk-reward-and-reimbursement/
  From our partners SpectraMedix We’re in Q2 of the 2018 MACRA MIPS performance year. CMS confirmed earlier this year that the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is here to stay. Congress un…
• Allied
  https://www.njha.com/membership/membership-categories/allied/
  Allied members are formally structured, healthcare-related personal membership groups, whose members are providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to the communities they serve. Members…
• March 20, 2023: NJHA Announces New Members of Policy and Advocacy Team as Healthcare Field Focuses on the Road Forward
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/march-20-2023-njha-announces-new-members-of-policy-and-advocacy-team-as-healthcare-field-focuses-on-the-road-forward/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest trade association for the healthcare provider community, has announced new additions to its policy and advocacy team as the field focuses on me…
• Sept. 15, 2022: N.J. Hospitals See Dramatic Jump in Alcohol-Related Disease Amid Pandemic
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/sept-15-2022-nj-hospitals-see-dramatic-jump-in-alcohol-related-disease-amid-pandemic/
  Alcohol-Related Hospitalizations Jumped Amid COVID,with Women Experiencing Some of the Greatest Impacts Alcohol use took a growing toll on the health of New Jerseyans last year, with double-digit inc…
• Latest Release
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/latest-release/
  March 30, 2026: Bucking National Trends, NJHA Study Shows N.J. Cancer Mortality Declined 18.8% During Pandemic U.S. patients diagnosed with cancer in the first two years of the pandemic had lower pro…
• Appendix
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/appendix/
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• Nov. 20, 2024: NJHA, DMAVA Expand the Mission of Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/nov-20-2024-njha-dmava-expand-the-mission-of-supporting-veterans-mental-health/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association is partnering once again with the N.J. Department of Military and Veteran Affairs in a new chapter of the Mental Health First Aid Training initiative to support vet…
• July 3, 2025: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Passage of H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/july-3-2025-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-passage-of-hr-1-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/
  The passage of H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill – represents a devastating step backward for healthcare. Nearly $1 trillion in proposed Medicaid cuts will have irreversible consequences for patient…
• Jan. 9, 2026: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the State’s Release of HART Benchmark Data on Healthcare Costs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2026-press-releases/jan-9-2026-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-states-release-of-hart-benchmark-data-on-healthcare-costs/
  New Jersey hospitals are committed to high-quality, affordable care for every New Jerseyan. The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), together with our members, have been active partners in the stat…
• May 30, 2024: NJHA Announces 2024 Best at the Beach Honors Celebrating Healthcare Heroes
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/may-30-2024-njha-announces-2024-best-at-the-beach-honors-celebrating-healthcare-heroes/
  May 30, 2024: NJHA Announces 2024 Best at the Beach Honors Celebrating Healthcare Heroes They’re an advocate who spearheads hospital-community efforts to help the poor and disenfranchised. A physicia…
• March 16, 2022: ‘A Matter of Life and Death’: N.J. Hospitals Send Medical Supplies to Ukraine
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/march-16-2022-a-matter-of-life-and-death-nj-hospitals-send-medical-supplies-to-ukraine/
  New Jersey hospitals are sending more than 250 pallets of medical supplies and equipment and 40,000 doses of medications to Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows in the war-torn nation. The aid eff…
• Patient Safety Week
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/clinical-quality-improvement/patient-safety-week/
  March 3-9 is the national observance of Patient Safety Awareness Week. The goal is simple: improving patient safety. But the journey is anything but simple. The New Jersey Hospital Association and its…
• Jan. 29, 2026: NJHA Installs Deborah Visconi of Bergen New Bridge as 2026 Board Chair
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2026-press-releases/jan-29-2026-njha-installs-deborah-visconi-of-bergen-new-bridge-as-2026-board-chair/
  Amid ‘Relentless Disruption,’ Health Leaders Stand Steadfast for Patients & Communities Deborah Visconi, president and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, was installed today as the 2026 Boa…
• Methodology
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/methodology/
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  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/ed-chronic-conditions/
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• ED Mental Health Low Acuity
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/ed-mental-health-low-acuity/
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• Introduction
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/august/introduction/
  Home Introduction Measles Influenza (Flu) Pneumococcal Disease Conclusions DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Lack of Immunizations Spreads Disease Threat Across New Jersey In…
• May 3, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on New Jersey’s top national ranking in Spring Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog
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  "This Spring's results reflect the unwavering commitment of New Jersey's hospitals and their teams to transparency and continuous quality improvement. We are proud of the full commitment of these team…
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• Oct. 2, 2020: Report: COVID-19 Has ‘Historic’ Impact on Hospital Finances
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  COVID-19 continues to have deep and lingering financial impacts on the state’s hospitals. A mid-year analysis of financial data shows nearly 60 percent of the state’s hospitals in the red and an avera…
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  Empathy and compassion are two of the key qualities that nurses bring to their profession. That has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic as nurses supported not just their…
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  NJHA is the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit trade association dedicated to hospitals, health systems and their patients. But as healthcare has evolved, so too has NJHA. Its membership ranks have …
• Sept. 20, 2018: N.J. Supportive Housing Initiative Gets $12 Million Boost
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  Partnership Between HMFA and Hospitals Recognizes Housing’s Relationship to Health TRENTON – The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Board today unanimously approved a $12 million investm…
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• Apr. 27, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s ‘The Road Back’ Plan for New Jersey
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  “New Jersey’s healthcare facilities never stop caring for their patients and residents – including in times of crisis. Our healthcare teams have been heroic in caring for those with COVID-19 while als…
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• Oct. 8, 2020: NEW SURVEY FINDS MOST OLDER NEW JERSEYANS STILL HESITANT TO ENTER HOSPITALS FOR NON-COVID-19 PROCEDURES
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  -      New Jersey Hospital Association’s Consumer Awareness Campaign “Get Care Now NJ” Uncovers Health Risks in 50+ Population by Postponing Care   -  Princeton, New Jersey – October 8, 2020 - Result…
• June 13, 2024: Coughlin, Singer Named NJHA Legislators of the Year
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  Their Leadership in Food Access and Other Community Health Needs Will Be Celebrated at NJHA’s Best at the Beach July 11 in Long Branch The New Jersey Hospital Association will honor Assembly Speaker …
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• Nov. 20, 2020: New Hospital Visitation Policy Uses Color Codes to Set Standard Safety Precautions for Patients, Visitors and Staff
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  As COVID-19 cases climb in New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Association and New Jersey’s hospitals partnered to create a standardized policy for hospital visitation that provides color codes based …
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• Dec 16, 2021: COVID’s Uncounted Losses: Deaths at Home Increased in N.J. During Pandemic
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  Total deaths in New Jersey last year far surpassed the average numbers in prior years, but not all of those “excess” deaths are directly attributable to COVID-19. A significant rise in at-home deaths …
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  NJHA provides Ebola preparedness and response support to New Jersey healthcare providers and serves as a liaison between New Jersey hospitals and public health and public safety officials. This page p…
• About NJHA
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• Proposed Solutions
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• Dec. 10, 2024: Hospitals’ Economic Impact: Jobs and Opportunity for New Jersey
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  NJHA Report Shows $31.4 Billion Direct Benefit to State Economy New Jersey hospitals strengthen state and local economies with nearly 160,000 healthcare jobs and $31.4 billion in direct economic bene…
• Bulletins
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  CHART Home LATEST REPORTS SPECIAL REPORT:LOSS, LESSONS, LIVES SAVED: New Jersey’s Pandemic Year Major Study:New Jersey's Most Vulnerable Communities: A Zip Code Analysis of Social Gaps…
• March 22, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of NJHA, on New Jersey’s Proposed Health Insurance Safeguards
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  “Health insurance helps individuals access the care they need, at the right time and in the right healthcare setting. That is essential to ensure better health for the people of New Jersey. We applaud…
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  The National Quality Forum says a good, reliable healthcare report card should be able to answer yes to these questions: check Transparency: Does the report share details about how it arrived a…
• Aug. 19, 2021: N.J. Hospital Visitation Restrictions Return as COVID Surges
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  PRINCETON – Rising COVID activity has led to the return of visitation restrictions for hospitals in some parts of New Jersey. Under color-coded visitation guidelines adopted across the state’s hospit…
• Jan. 28, 2025: Statement of NJHA President & CEO Cathy Bennett on Trump Administration directive pausing federal grants
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  “The Administration’s memo was broadly drafted so there are many unknowns. The pause could have wide-ranging implications for healthcare from pausing research on cures for childhood cancer, to disrupt…
• Zip Codes
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• June 21, 2023: Greenwald, Singleton Named NJHA Legislators of the Year
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  Sponsors of Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act Will be Honored at NJHA’s Best at the Beach July 13 in Long Branch Two lawmakers who championed a new law to protect healthcare workers from ris…
• July 15, 2022: Report: Despite Improvements, Racial Disparities Persist in Organ Donation in N.J.
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  A New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of organ donation trends in New Jersey shows some progress in closing the racial gap in organ donations, but more donations are needed to avoid a growing wai…
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  More than one-third of emergency department (ED) use is for non-emergent primary care conditions that would be more appropriately cared for in a community-based primary care setting. To address this i…
• June 15, 2022: For Teens, COVID’s Mental Health Toll Continues: Data Shows Increase in Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm and Eating Disorders
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  New Jersey youth seeking hospital care for mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders remains elevated well beyond pre-pandemic levels, according to a new data…
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• Dec. 7, 2022: NJHA: Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses Fill Hospitals as Flu Season Starts with a Vengeance
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  A triple threat of respiratory illnesses is sending high numbers of children to the hospital, and the New Jersey Hospital Association is urging all New Jerseyans to take added precautions to protect t…
• Apr. 29, 2021: The Other Epidemic: Survey & Hospital Claims Data Show the Mental Health Toll of COVID in NJ
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  The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug and substance abuse have all increased among New Jersey residents amid the pandemic, survey responses and hospital claims data confirm. A new analysis fr…
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  NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions today announced a new partnership with the Arizona Hospital and Health Association that will make NJHA’s health information education and coder training programs a…
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  Best Practices for Vaccinating Healthcare Workers Against Influenza As manufacturers have begun shipping vaccine for the 2014-2015 flu season and vaccination programs are in full force, hospitals are…
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  NJHA-HBS’s Health Information Services team held a WebEx today on the topic of Coding and Documentation of COVID-19: Understanding and Implementing CDC Guidance. Over 550 professional coders and CDI…
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• Sept. 7, 2021: Unvaccinated Are Nearly 6x More Likely to End Up in the Hospital, According to Analysis of New Jersey’s COVID Cases
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  Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Associa…
• May 29, 2019: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on Maternal and Child Health Efforts
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  “New Jersey has begun turning the corner on some of its maternal and child health challenges, including the state’s historically high C-section rates. We’ve had a 10 percent decline in our overall C-s…
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  In 1918, with the world beginning its recovery from World War I and confronting a global influenza pandemic, leaders of seven N.J. hospitals gathered in Newark to discuss the challenges and changes fa…
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• May 15, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Resumption of Elective Hospital Procedures
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  “Gov. Murphy’s action today is necessary for the health of the people of our state. Individuals awaiting a scheduled surgery, or living with pain or chronic conditions, or in need of a procedure to di…
• Oct. 26, 2020: These Navigators Have a Mission to Cover New Jersey with Health Insurance
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  New Jersey’s 2020-2021 open enrollment period for health insurance begins Nov. 1, and the veteran health navigators from the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRETNJ) are here to he…
• May 29, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s (LIFT) America Act
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  “NJHA applauds Chairman Pallone for his leadership on the LIFT America Act. This bill includes substantial investments in healthcare infrastructure that positions New Jersey providers well for the fut…
• The N.J. Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Implementation Toolkit
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• May 1, 2018: As Focus Turns to Population Health, N.J. Hospitals Commit $2.9 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
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  As the nation’s healthcare delivery system continues its focus on population health, New Jersey hospitals and health systems have upped their investment in community benefit – reaching $2.9 billion in…
• Jan. 23, 2019: N.J. Hospitals Join Statewide Conversation on Improving Maternal Health
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  CAMDEN – New Jersey’s hospital community joined with First Lady Tammy Murphy, Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal and other New Jersey health leaders today in a commitment to improving maternal he…
• N.J. Hospital Fast Facts
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• July 19, 2021: Honoring Healthcare Heroes
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  New NJHA Awards Program Recognizes Members’ Efforts in Pandemic LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The New Jersey Hospital Association recently honored the compassion, leadership and heroics of its members during …
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• Mar. 13, 2020: N.J. Hospitals Enact No-Visitor Policies to Protect Patients
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  Updated guidelines come as state sees community transmission of coronavirus PRINCETON – With coronavirus case counts climbing, New Jersey hospitals and the New Jersey Hospital Association are moving …
• Docs left in the dark again about MIPS requirements
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  "Doctors for the second year in a row have been left waiting to find out whether they will have to comply with a new quality payment system outlined in MACRA." Read more. — Virgil Dickson, Modern H…
• Aug. 25, 2023: NJDMAVA and Hospital Association partner to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to Veterans, Families, Communities
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  As part of the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) and the New Jersey Hosp…
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• Jan. 25, 2024: NJHA Installs Bill Arnold of RWJBarnabas Health as 2024 Board Chair
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  Healthcare leader Bill Arnold, Executive Vice President and Southern Region President for RWJBarnabas Health and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, was installed today as chair of the Boa…
• Best at the Beach 2025 Gallery
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• Oct. 31, 2019: Report: Hospital Codes Paint Picture of Vaping Use in N.J.
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  Data Shows Use Detected Beginning at Age 11-12, Peaking at 18-24 A new analysis of New Jersey hospital discharge data shows the beginning of an uptick in hospitalizations where e-cigarette usage is d…
• Jan. 31, 2018: NJHA’s Mary Ditri Receives ACHENJ Business Partner Award
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  PRINCETON – Mary A. Ditri, DHA, of Neptune, director of professional practice at the New Jersey Hospital Association, received the American College of Healthcare Executives Northern New Jersey’s Busin…
• Medical Professional Licensure Issue Form
  https://www.njha.com/policy-advocacy/medical-professional-licensure-issue-form/
  If a prospective employee from your facility has applied for licensure to a professional board under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (such as the Board of Physical Therapy, the Board of Me…
• July 15, 2021: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/july-15-2021-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-for-healthcare-workers/
  “The safety of patients and staff is every hospital’s priority, and we applaud Hackensack Meridian Health for taking this decisive action. Expanding vaccination to as many New Jerseyans as possible no…
• Education Calendar
  https://www.njha.com/education/education-calendar/
  Current Offerings Date Title Location Registration 4/09/26 When the Pain Scale Stays a 10: Updates in Pediatric Pain Management | PSO Safe Table This program addresses key challeng…
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/
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• Cover NJ
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/access-to-care/cover-nj/
  Access to primary care is an important issue in our healthcare delivery system with specific economic ramifications. Individuals without access to primary healthcare or regular sources of care do not …
• Be Prepared
  https://www.njhcc.org/be-prepared/
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• Jan. 31,2020: NJHA Installs Kevin J. Slavin as Board Chair at 101st Annual Meeting
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-312020-njha-installs-kevin-j-slavin-as-board-chair-at-101st-annual-meeting/
  PRINCETON – Kevin J. Slavin, of Hackettstown, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and largest…
• Coalition Projects
  https://www.njhcc.org/coalition-projects/
  Coalition Projects From conferences to exercises and much more, learn about New Jersey Healthcare Coalition projects to support members in the field.  

  Featured Coalition Project

  There is no …

• Post-Sepsis Syndrome and Sepsis Survivors
  https://www.njha.com/cqi/njtools/sepsis/post-sepsis-syndrome-and-sepsis-survivors/
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• June 1, 2021: Once Hard-Hit, N.J. Hospitals Send Donations as India Confronts COVID Surge
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/june-1-2021-once-hard-hit-nj-hospitals-send-donations-as-india-confronts-covid-surge/
  As one of the nation’s first COVID hotspots, New Jersey hospitals were the grateful recipients of medical equipment donations from across the country. Now, they’re returning the favor to colleagues …
• Mental Health First Aid
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/mental-health-first-aid/
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• NJTools
  https://www.njha.com/cqi/njtools/
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• Section 3: Communication
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-3-communication/
  Communication is the foundation upon which relationships are built. Early communication with patients and families will increase trust, knowledge and satisfaction. Effectively communicating with …
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/northwest-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/northeast-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/southeast-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/central-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/north-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• HCCs in Action
  https://www.njhcc.org/south-coalition/hccs-in-action/
  The COVID-19 public health emergency presented an unprecedented challenge for the HCCs. Pandemic Training and Drills: As the novel coronavirus in Asia first hit the headlines in late 2019, the HCCs…
• Jan. 4, 2023: NJHA Patient Safety Initiative Significantly Reduces C-Sections and Maternal Deaths
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/jan-4-2023-njha-patient-safety-initiative-significantly-reduces-c-sections-and-maternal-deaths/
  New Jersey’s birthing hospitals have reduced birth complications and C-section rates under a statewide patient safety initiative led by the New Jersey Hospital Association. Their collaborative efforts…
• Thank You
  https://www.hishbs.com/contact-us/thank-you/
  
• June 1, 2023: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Celebrates Healthcare’s Superstars: Meet the 2023 Honorees
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/june-1-2023-njhas-best-at-the-beach-celebrates-healthcares-superstars-meet-the-2023-honorees/
  They’re a nurse leading the crusade to improve maternal health and birth outcomes. A team fighting back against the scourge of opioids in its community. A young leader in senior care who got his start…
• Feb. 25, 2022: Hospitals Confront Rising Staff Vacancy Rates and Employment Costs as COVID Sparks Unprecedented Workforce Challenges
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/feb-25-2022-hospitals-confront-rising-staff-vacancy-rates-and-employment-costs-as-covid-sparks-unprecedented-workforce-challenges/
  New Jersey hospitals are feeling the impact of the nationwide workforce shortage, with an industry survey showing rising staff vacancy rates even as hospitals triple their spending on supplemental sta…
• My Hospital NJ
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/my-hospital-nj/
  Hospitals are cornerstones of their communities. They provide healthcare and jobs, security and peace of mind. From community clinics to the maternity ward, from the operating room to the emergency de…
• May 7, 2020: Asian and Hispanic Residents Have Highest COVID-19 Diagnosis Rates, While Black Patients Experience Highest Mortality Rates – NJHA Analysis
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-7-2020-asian-and-hispanic-residents-have-highest-covid-19-diagnosis-rates-while-black-patients-experience-highest-mortality-rates-njha-analysis/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey’s communities of color are experiencing disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 in diagnosis rates and mortality rates, according to an analysis from the Center for Health Analytic…
• Coding Challenge Archive
  https://www.hishbs.com/coding-challenge/coding-challenge-archive/
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• Nov. 10, 2025: Statement from NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on the retirement of N.J. Congressman Bonnie Watson Coleman
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/nov-10-2025-statement-from-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-the-retirement-of-nj-congressman-bonnie-watson-coleman/
  Bonnie Watson Coleman has devoted three decades to fiercely championing the health and well-being of New Jerseyans—especially those most vulnerable. Her tireless advocacy for access to care, health in…
• Jan. 30, 2025: NJHA Installs Mark Stauder of Hackensack Meridian Health as 2025 Board Chair
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/jan-30-2025-njha-installs-mark-stauder-of-hackensack-meridian-health-as-2025-board-chair/
  Mark Stauder, chief operating officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, was installed today as the 2025 Board Chair of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).   Stauder, who also serves as president …
• Southeast Coalition
  https://www.njhcc.org/southeast-coalition/
  Counties Served Atlantic | Cape May | Monmouth | Ocean Coalition Members Southeast Coalition LeaderLawrence Phillips is Director of Safety and Security at Shore Medical Cent…
• Adenovirus
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/adenovirus/
  Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness. They can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea and pink eye (conjunctivitis). For most people adenovirus…
• Careers
  https://www.hishbs.com/careers/
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• May 16, 2019: Report: New Jersey’s Nonprofit Hospitals Contribute $2.8 Billion to Community Benefit Programs
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/may-16-2019-report-new-jerseys-nonprofit-hospitals-contribute-28-billion-to-community-benefit-programs/
  New Jersey’s nonprofit hospitals contributed $2.83 billion in community benefit support within their local communities in 2017, a commitment that includes free and discounted care along with support f…
• Coding Challenge
  https://www.hishbs.com/coding-challenge/
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• Section 5: POLST
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-5-polst/
  The Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program first started in Oregon in 1991. POLST was created to address the barriers in the healthcare delivery system as it relates to the …
• A Tale of 2 Zip Codes
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/a-tale-of-2-zip-codes/
  Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
• Nov. 23, 2021: NJHA Analysis: Pre-Pandemic List of N.J.’s Most Vulnerable Zip Codes Foreshadowed Communities Hit Hardest by COVID
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/nov-23-2021-njha-analysis-pre-pandemic-list-of-njs-most-vulnerable-zip-codes-foreshadowed-communities-hit-hardest-by-covid/
  Preparing for the next big public health threat could be more effective by focusing on communities that are lacking in social determinants of health like food access, stable housing and employment opp…
• Substance Use Disorders
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/substance-use-disorders/
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• Affiliated Organizations
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/affiliated-organizations/
  Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey The Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey engages in research and educational activities that support healthcare providers in deliveri…
• Download Tools
  https://www.njha.com/nurse-emotional-wellbeing/download-tools/
  Download Nurse2Nurse Outreach Tools NJHA has partnered with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and New Jersey Nursing Initiative to develop the Nurse2Nurse Outreach Toolkit. The toolki…
• Coronavirus-Test
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus-test/
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• Aug. 1, 2018: Financing Agency, N.J. Hospitals Team Up to Invest in Local Housing
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/aug-1-2018-financing-agency-nj-hospitals-team-up-to-invest-in-local-housing/
  The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and the New Jersey Hospital Association have forged an innovative partnership to promote hospital investment in supportive housing in their communiti…
• May 11, 2020: NJHA, Frontline Foods Partner to Provide ‘Comfort and Nourishment’ for Healthcare Heroes While Supporting Local Restaurants
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/may-11-2020-njha-frontline-foods-partner-to-provide-comfort-and-nourishment-for-healthcare-heroes-while-supporting-local-restaurants/
  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association has partnered with Frontline Foods, a growing grassroots organization, to feed healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 emergency with loca…
• CMS Announces Modernization of Local Coverage Determination Process
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2018-articles/october/cms-announces-modernization-of-local-coverage-determination-process/
  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released extensive updates to the Medicare Program Integrity Manual (Pub 100-08) related to the local coverage determination (LCD) process. These chang…
• Aug. 27, 2024: NJHA Report Shows Enduring Health Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/aug-27-2024-njha-report-shows-enduring-health-impacts-of-adverse-childhood-experiences/
  A new report from the New Jersey Hospital Association examines the impact that childhood traumas can have on health status later in life. The report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, among N…
• Jan 19, 2018: NJHA Installs Amy Mansue as Board Chair in 100th Anniversary Year
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-19-2018-njha-installs-amy-mansue-as-board-chair-in-100th-anniversary-year/
  PRINCETON – Amy B. Mansue, of Hightstown, president of the Southern Region of RWJBarnabas Health, was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and lar…
• May 24, 2023: Report: Data Shows N.J. Hospitals Caring for Sicker Patients
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/may-24-2023-report-data-shows-nj-hospitals-caring-for-sicker-patients/
  New Jerseyans are coming to the hospital with more severe levels of illness over the last three years, according to a data analysis released today by the New Jersey Hospital Association. The proporti…
• DRG Assure: Capturing Revenue and Improving Quality in Coding and Compliance
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2024-articles/may/drg-assure-capturing-revenue-and-improving-quality-in-coding-and-compliance/
  NJHA-HBS Health Information Services DRG Assure program has achieved a 6 X return on investment for clients. By carefully reviewing documentation to capture all factors that impact Severity and Ris…
• Healthy Holidays
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/healthy-holidays/
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• IPAC
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety/ipac/
  Building on the success of the Project Firstline infection prevention initiative, NJHA and its Health Research and Educational Trust has developed “I-PAC: Infection Prevention and Control for…
• Navigators
  https://www.njha.com/covernj/navigators/
  Our Navigators NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust first launched its navigator program in 2013 by hiring former U.S. servicemen and women and training them to assist consumers in ex…
• Jan. 18, 2019: NJHA Installs Joseph W. Devine as Board Chair at 100th Annual Meeting
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/jan-18-2019-njha-installs-joseph-w-devine-as-board-chair-at-100th-annual-meeting/
  PRINCETON – Joseph W. Devine, FACHE, of Sewell, president of Jefferson Health New Jersey, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s oldest and large…
• Life Expectancy
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/life-expectancy/
  Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
• Jan. 28, 2022: NJHA Installs Lori Herndon as 2022 Board Chair
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/jan-28-2022-njha-installs-lori-herndon-as-2022-board-chair/
  PRINCETON – Lori S. Herndon, MBA, BSN, RN, President and CEO of the health system AtlantiCare, today was installed as chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association. In addition to hospital…
• Daily Briefings
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/daily-briefings/
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• Apr. 10, 2020: NJHA Has a Message for Multicultural Health Month: ‘End Virus Bias’
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/apr-10-2020-njha-has-a-message-for-multicultural-health-month-end-virus-bias/
  PRINCETON – New viruses often bring with them stigmatization for certain populations, and the New Jersey Hospital Association is urging all communities to fight “virus bias.” NJHA’s #EndVirusBias o…
• 2024
  https://www.njhcc.org/newsletters/2024/
  NJHCC Newsletters The NJHCC Newsletter provides timely, high-quality healthcare news content on state and federal legislation, regulations, health law and health information technology. Below you can…
• South Coalition
  https://www.njhcc.org/south-coalition/
  Counties Served Atlantic | Burlington | Camden | Cape May | Cumberland | Gloucester | Salem Upcoming Meetings In-Person Meetings DateTimeMeetingLocationAddress 03/25/2…
• Nov. 24, 2020: Joint Statement of the Medical Society of New Jersey, the New Jersey Hospital Association and the New Jersey State Nurses Association on COVID-19 Precautions for the Holiday Season
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/nov-24-2020-joint-statement-of-the-medical-society-of-new-jersey-the-new-jersey-hospital-association-and-the-new-jersey-state-nurses-association-on-covid-19-precautions-for-the-holiday-season/
  A century ago, Americans weary of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic marked Thanksgiving with parades and parties. In some cities, throngs of people gathered in a ceremonial tossing away of their gau…
• Introducing SDoH Assure
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2024-articles/may/introducing-sdoh-assure/
  Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) can contribute to an individual’s overall health by as much as 80%. SDoH include factors such as literacy, housing, transportation, nutrition and safety issues …
• Board of Trustees
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/board-of-trustees/
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• New Jersey's Plan
  https://www.njha.com/covid-bigshot/new-jerseys-plan/
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• Member Center
  https://www.njha.com/njha-members/member-center/
  NJHA is in the process of improving its members-only web content to put new information and resources at your fingertips. While we finalize these updates, we ask you to update your member password to …
• HRO
  https://www.njha.com/cqi/njtools/hro/
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• Links & Resources
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/links-resources/
  Links Caring Connections Center to Advance Palliative Care Advance Directives for Health Care Video Answers to FAQs on Palliative Care for Patients and Their Families The George Washington In…
• HealthyEatsNJ
  https://www.njha.com/healthyeatsnj/
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• Jan. 14, 2020: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Gov. Murphy’s State of the State Address and Healthcare Transparency Plan
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/jan-14-2020-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-gov-murphys-state-of-the-state-address-and-healthcare-transparency-plan/
  “New Jersey hospitals and health systems have made meaningful strides in recent years to provide greater price transparency to consumers, but we know there’s more work to be done to make this informat…
• May 8, 2019: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Signing of Maternal Health Bills
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/may-8-2019-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-signing-of-maternal-health-bills/
  “Today is an important step in continuing to make New Jersey the safest place in the world to deliver a baby. NJHA applauds the Governor and the Legislature for prioritizing and strengthening their co…
• Employee Communication
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/be-a-flu-fighter/employee-communication/
  Healthcare workers sometimes do not have accurate information about the disease and vaccine. The CDC recommends that the following basic information be provided to healthcare providers as part of any …
• Jobs at NJHA
  https://www.njha.com/contact-us/jobs-at-njha/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association is a mission-driven organization, supporting hospitals, health systems, post-acute care providers and organizations across New Jersey through advocacy, education, d…
• Oct. 23, 2018: Jonathan Chebra Takes on Federal Affairs Leadership for NJHA
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/oct-23-2018-jonathan-chebra-takes-on-federal-affairs-leadership-for-njha/
  PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association announced recently Jonathan Chebra of Bordentown City as senior director of federal affairs. Chebra will serve as the chief advocate for NJHA’s members…
• Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/leadership-team/
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• Oct. 24, 2018: Two N.J. Residents Awarded Health Career Scholarships
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/oct-24-2018-two-nj-residents-awarded-health-career-scholarships/
  PRINCETON – Denise Schwabe of Annandale and Keisha Cogdell, RN, BSN, of Marlton were recently awarded $2,500 scholarships from the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), the educa…
• CLABSI
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• June 4, 2018: N.J. Hospitals Commit to Joint Initiative to Reduce C-Sections
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/june-4-2018-nj-hospitals-commit-to-joint-initiative-to-reduce-c-sections/
  New Jersey hospitals are joining with the N.J. Department of Health and New Jersey Hospital Association in a statewide initiative to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections and protect mothers and babies…
• Racial and Ethnic Disparities
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2020/february/racial-and-ethnic-disparities/
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• A Myriad of Issues: Medicare's Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2018
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2018-articles/february/a-myriad-of-issues-medicares-maze-of-rules-and-regulations-2018/
  Coding, billing, compliance and a maze of changing Medicare rules and regulations – the only way to implement a successful plan to balance it all is to work strategically to stay ahead of the curve.…
• Income
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/november/income/
  Home Summary Background FINDINGS ED Chronic Conditions ED Mental Health/Substance Abuse Low-Acuity ED Life Expectancy Uninsured Medicaid Demographics No HS Diploma Income U…
• Health Disparities
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/health-disparities/
  Health disparities are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence or opportunities to achieve optimal health that a…
• Aug. 13, 2024: Report: N.J. Hospital Data Shows Marked Rise in Patients with Obesity Post-Pandemic
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/aug-13-2024-report-nj-hospital-data-shows-marked-rise-in-patients-with-obesity-post-pandemic/
  Report: N.J. Hospital Data Shows Marked Rise in Patients with Obesity Post-Pandemic Obesity is a chronic health condition with a long list of associated health risks including diabetes, heart disease…
• N.J. Hospital Map
  https://www.njha.com/membership/nj-hospital-map/
  New Jersey is home to a comprehensive network of acute care hospitals and specialty hospitals providing inpatient care for behavioral health, rehabilitation and long term acute care. Each of New Jerse…
• #StayWellSummer
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/coronavirus/staywellsummer/
  COVID ARCHIVE With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, this content is not regularly updated. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function.   Summer…
• Dec. 19 2023: Report: New Jerseyans Battling a Growing Burden of Chronic Illnesses
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/dec-19-2023-report-new-jerseyans-battling-a-growing-burden-of-chronic-illnesses/
  More than 1 in 4 New Jersey hospital patients in 2022 experienced eight or more underlying chronic conditions. It’s a rising trend that shows the great – and growing – complexity of patients’ needs, a…
• Jan. 9, 2025: ZYNC Tech Group Partners with the New Jersey Hospital Association to Advance Healthcare Innovation and Data Security
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/jan-9-2025-zync-tech-group-partners-with-the-new-jersey-hospital-association-to-advance-healthcare-innovation-and-data-security/
  ZYNC Tech Group (ZYNC) and NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions have partnered in a new initiative to bring ZYNC’s innovative ZKeep solution – the first payor portal gateway designed to safeguard electr…
• POLST
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/polst/
  POLST – Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment – is a healthcare planning tool that empowers individuals to work closely with their medical team to detail their personal goals and medical p…
• Northwest Coalition
  https://www.njhcc.org/northwest-coalition/
  Counties Served Hunterdon | Mercer | Somerset | Sussex | Warren Coalition Members Northwest Coalition LeaderRobert “Bob” Field, Jr., CHEP is the Assistant Vice President, Su…
• Northeast Coalition
  https://www.njhcc.org/northeast-coalition/
  Counties Served Bergen | Essex | Hudson | Middlesex | Morris | Passaic | Union Coalition Members Northeast Coalition LeaderTom Calimano, CEM, is director of emergency manage…
• Staffing Solutions
  https://www.njha.com/business-services/staffing-solutions/
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• Glossary Resources
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/council-on-hospital-governance/trustee-institute/glossary-resources/
  The following is a selected list of resources that provide explanations of words and expressions commonly used in healthcare administration. The resources represent non-clinical healthcare terms gener…
• A Myriad Of Issues: Medicare’s Maze Of Rules And Regulations 2017
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2017-articles/august/a-myriad-of-issues-medicares-maze-of-rules-and-regulations-2017/
  One of HBS’ most popular programs, A Myriad of Issues: Medicare’s Maze of Rules and Regulations is now in its 13th year. This week’s program, held on June 29th , was the 47th Myriad session and cove…
• Jan. 19, 2021: NJHA Announces New Members of Senior Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-19-2021-njha-announces-new-members-of-senior-leadership-team/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association announced the hiring of two new members of its senior leadership team: Chief Operating Officer Raymond Brandes and Chief Financial Officer Christopher Bailey. Both…
• July 13, 2023: ‘Pure Jersey’: Healthcare Heroes Statewide to Be Honored at Beachfront Event
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-13-2023-pure-jersey-healthcare-heroes-statewide-to-be-honored-at-beachfront-event/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association will celebrate the people and programs that deliver excellent care and compassionate service to New Jersey patients and communities at its Best at the Beach event J…
• Communication with Patients
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/communication-with-patients/
  Effective communication between the provider and patient is critical to ensure high quality care and patient safety. However, our population’s increasing diversity has significant implications for ach…
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• Understanding Community Benefit Reports
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  Community benefit reports demonstrate hospitals and health systems’ participation and contributions toward meeting identified community health needs. This could include collaboration with a community …
• 2026
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  NJHCC Newsletters The NJHCC Newsletter provides timely, high-quality healthcare news content on state and federal legislation, regulations, health law and health information technology. Below you…
• Zika Virus
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/zika-virus/
  When a public health threat emerges,  NJHA’s role is to provide preparedness and response support to New Jersey healthcare providers and serve as a liaison between New Jersey hospitals and public he…
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  Trustee Institute Webinar Series Recordings Affordable Care Act Primer for Hospital Trustees, December 16, 2014 Board Succession Planning in the Changing Healthcare Environment, October 9, 2014
• Safe Tables Terms & Conditions
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  Safe Tables Terms & Conditions By participating in this Safe Table I agree to perform Patient Safety Activities, such as presenting, reviewing, analyzing, and participating in deliberations…
• CDI Masterclass 2
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  Posted Thursday, July 31, 2025 NJHA Partners with DocuComp Offering: Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Masterclass The CDI Masterclass is designed for physicians, CDI…
• Thank You
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  Thank You Thank you for contacting us for more information on getting New Jerseyans enrolled in health insurance. A member of our COVERNJ project team will be reaching out to you soon. …
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• Section 6: N.J. Universal Transfer Form
  https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/healthcare-resources/advanced-care-planning/palliative-care/palliative-care-toolkit/section-6-nj-universal-transfer-form/
  The N.J Universal Transfer Form (UTF) must be used by all licensed healthcare facilities and programs when a patient is transferred from one care setting to another. To access the UTF, click here. Th…
• HHS Report: Information Governance Vital to a Cyber-Secure Future in Healthcare
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2017-articles/august/hhs-report-information-governance-vital-to-a-cyber-secure-future-in-healthcare/
  "The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force released their long-awaited 'Report on Improving Cybersecurity in the Health Care Industry' on June …
• Mar. 24, 2020: ‘How Can I Help?’ NJHA Offers Ways to Connect New Jerseyans with Volunteer, Donation Opportunities in COVID-19 Response
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-24-2020-how-can-i-help-njha-offers-ways-to-connect-new-jerseyans-with-volunteer-donation-opportunities-in-covid-19-response/
  PRINCETON –The COVID-19 crisis has prompted an outpouring of support from the people of New Jersey. Inspired by the Jersey Strong spirit, the New Jersey Hospital Association has created a resource for…
• Covering the Uninsured
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/accessing-care/healthcare-coverage/covering-the-uninsured/
  NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey has a long tradition of outreach initiatives that help New Jersey residents access health insurance coverage. HRET was awarded a grant fr…
• Vax2School Vaccination Toolkit
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• Home
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• Home
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  This report quantifies the dollar value of the many community programs N.J. hospitals provided in 2013. The grand total: $2.8 billion in free and discounted care, public health events, education p…
• Dec. 17, 2024: Statement of NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett on legislation to address health insurance prior authorization
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2024-press-releases/dec-17-2024-statement-of-njha-president-and-ceo-cathy-bennett-on-legislation-to-address-health-insurance-prior-authorization/
  “The hospital community has long advocated for reforms to reduce administrative barriers to care. We need to update the processes surrounding prior authorization of necessary healthcare services to re…
• Careers
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• Nov. 7, 2023: NJHA Welcomes Joy Lindo as General Counsel
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/nov-7-2023-njha-welcomes-joy-lindo-as-general-counsel/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association today announced the addition of Joy Lindo, Esq., to its senior leadership team as General Counsel. Lindo brings a wealth of expertise to the Association and its 4…
• Deborah Visconi
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  Deborah Visconi, 2026 Board Chair Deborah Visconi, president and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, is a highly accomplished executive with more than 30 years of success in providing strategic …
• Nov. 18, 2025: DāSTOR Named Strategic Technology Partner to the New Jersey Hospital Association
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/nov-18-2025-dāstor-named-strategic-technology-partner-to-the-new-jersey-hospital-association/
  Partnership brings smarter data management, stronger systems and AI-ready technology to healthcare organizations across New Jersey DāSTOR has been selected as a strategic partner with the New Jersey …
• Then and Now
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• March 10, 2025: NJHA Adds IT and Cybersecurity Professional Pat Zinno to Leadership Team
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  Association Also Announces Expanded Roles for Bailey, Ditri New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett today announced the addition of Pat Zinno, an experienced technology and cyb…
• Nov. 29, 2018: HRET of New Jersey Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/nov-29-2018-hret-of-new-jersey-awarded-federal-grant-to-improve-veterans-mental-health/
  PRINCETON – The Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), an affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, has been awarded a $375,000 federal grant to address mental healthcare …
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• Christie to Hospitals: Thank You on Behalf of the People of Our State
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  Gov. Chris Christie delivered a 25-minute speech during Friday’s NJHA Annual Meeting, thanking New Jersey’s healthcare community for its support during Sandy and cautioning providers that their servic…
• Be a Flu Fighter!
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  New Jersey is in the grips of a severe flu outbreak in the 2012-2013 season. In addition to the seasonal flu, a separate norovirus, often accompanied with gastrointestinal symptoms, is affecting many …
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• Healthcare Systems
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• Mar. 26, 2018: Statement of NJHA’s Neil Eicher, Vice President of Government Relations & Policy, on Paid Sick Leave Legislation
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  “We support paid sick leave to protect the public health, but we also appreciate Assemblywoman Lampitt's and Sen. Weinberg’s recognition that there is a segment of workers who have made the choice to …
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• June 07, 2022: NJHA’s Best at the Beach Event Toasts NJ’s Healthcare Community
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  The New Jersey Hospital Association will host its Best at the Beach event July 7 at Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch – a beachfront celebration for the healthcare community and all N.J. leaders commi…
• About the Vaccines
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• Infographics
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  These infographics are available for free download and public use to educate members of the public about Ebola risk and transmission, and to encourage common-sense precautions to protect against the s…
• IPAC
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• July 21, 2023: Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on the retirement of N.J. Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2023-press-releases/july-21-2023-statement-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-on-the-retirement-of-nj-health-commissioner-judith-persichilli/
  “Judy was the steady hand and calm voice we needed during the worst public health crisis of our lifetimes. She faced the pandemic head-on and provided guidance and support to our industry as we worked…
• Healthcare Policy
  https://www.njha.com/resources/healthcare-policy/
  TitleDescription Managed Care Plan Responsibilities: A Compilation of Statutory and Regulatory Expectations Brochure This members-only brochure is intended to aid providers in understandin…
• Sept. 24, 2019: Testimony of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, Presented to the N.J. Electronic Smoking Device Task Force
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/sept-24-2019-testimony-of-cathy-bennett-njha-president-and-ceo-presented-to-the-nj-electronic-smoking-device-task-force/
  New Jersey has been a leader in curbing the ill effects of tobacco with the Smoke Free Act in 2006, by raising the smoking age to 21 in 2017, and again this year by adding e-cigarettes to our state de…
• Jan. 13, 2021: NJHA Announces Free Webinars on Coping and Resiliency During Pandemic through New EdPower Platform
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-13-2021-njha-announces-free-webinars-on-coping-and-resiliency-during-pandemic-through-new-edpower-platform/
  PRINCETON –Today, the New Jersey Hospital Association announced the release of a series of free on-demand wellness webinars, developed by mental health professionals to provide coping and resiliency s…
• Continuing Education Credits
  https://www.njha.com/education/continuing-education-credits/
  Credit for Continuing Education Many of NJHA's courses offer continuing education credits, including: Continuing Medical Education (CME) Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Continuing Legal Educa…
• Educational Institution
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  Educational Institution members are New Jersey educational institutions providing associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and other health education course work. Tier One: New Jersey-based institutions o…
• Economic Impact Report
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  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-29-2021-njha-installs-douglas-struyk-as-2021-board-chair/
  CEO of Christian Health Care Center is 1st Post-Acute Leader to Serve the Role Douglas A. Struyk, President and CEO of Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, today was installed as chair of the Boa…
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  E-cigarette use, or vaping, is emerging as a serious health risk, but the full extent of this public health threat remains unknown – even as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) trac…
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• Patients, Policy & Prejudice
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/social-determinants/patients-policy-prejudice/
  Debuting in April 2019 for Minority and Multicultural Health Month, NJHA’s Patients, Prejudice and Policy series brings together an array of presenters for some frank talk on implicit bias, stru…
• CDI Masterclass White Paper 5
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2025-articles/september/cdi-masterclass-white-paper-5/
  NJHA Partners with DocuComp Offering: Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Masterclass The CDI Masterclass is designed for physicians, CDI Speacialists, nurses, coders or anyone in the revenue …
• Seasonal Influenza
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/promoting-and-protecting-health/public-health-issues/seasonal-influenza/
  Seasonal influenza typically strikes in the fall and winter months, but there are new variant forms of influenza developing all the time. Healthcare providers play an important role in planning and …
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• Community Health Need Assessment
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  1As part of several new requirements under the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and adopt an implementation strategy at leas…
• May 12, 2021: A Green Light for Hospital Visits in New Jersey
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/may-12-2021-a-green-light-for-hospital-visits-in-new-jersey/
  As COVID Cases Decline, Color-Coded Hospital Guidelines Allow More Visitors For the first time since its inception during last fall’s COVID surge, a color-coded hospital visitation guide shows all re…
• About NJHCC
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  New Jersey’s Regional Health Care Coalitions New Jersey’s three Health Care Coalitions serve the people and communities of New Jersey through a multidisciplinary group of agencies, faciliti…
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  Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2025 NJHA Partners with DocuComp Offering: Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Masterclass The CDI Masterclass is designed for physicians, CDI…
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• April 1, 2019: Media Advisory: First Lady Tammy Murphy to Kick Off NJHA Conference ‘Patients, Prejudice & Policy’
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2019-press-release/april-1-2019-media-advisory-first-lady-tammy-murphy-to-kick-off-njha-conference-patients-prejudice-policy/
  To launch April’s observance of Minority and Multicultural Health Month, NJHA is hosting a daylong conference “Patients, Prejudice & Policy” April 2 to promote a frank dialogue about unconscious b…
• NJHA Education Catalog
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  Explore NJHA's Education Programs NJHA’s catalog of live and on-demand programs is powered by its learning management system, a user-friendly platform that enables busy healthcare professionals…
• Tools to Use
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  << Previous Page Partnership For Patients Year 3 Final Report Download Full Report Infographic Web Quality  |  Print Quality …
• Sept. 1, 2022: New Jersey Hospital Association Adds Veteran Government Affairs Executive to Senior Leadership Team
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2022-press-releases/sept-1-2022-new-jersey-hospital-association-adds-veteran-government-affairs-executive-to-senior-leadership-team/
  Christine Stearns to take on newly created role ofchief government relations officer PRINCETON, N.J. - New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett today announced the addition of …
• May 24, 2021: NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Team Members
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/may-24-2021-njha-mandates-covid-19-vaccination-for-team-members/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. …
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• Nov. 11, 2025: Shopping for Health Insurance During ACA Open Enrollment? Health Navigators Provide Free Help in Local Locations
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2025-press-releases/nov-11-2025-shopping-for-health-insurance-during-aca-open-enrollment-health-navigators-provide-free-help-in-local-locations/
  The Open Enrollment Period to sign up for 2026 health insurance coverage runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31, and health navigators are available to provide free personalized assistance to answer New Jer…
• 2019 Articles
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  February Key Data: A New Quality Measure Abstracting ServicePosted February 26, 2019 February
• Mental Health First Aid
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• Education
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  Education The New Jersey Hospital Association offers cost-effective learning opportunities to healthcare leaders and professionals. Our educators are dedicated to supporting you and your organiz…
• Assisted Living Members
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  Successful quality initiatives in assisted living raise the bar for resident satisfaction and quality of life, as well as improve business performance.  The Garden State Patient Safety Ce…
• 2024 Articles
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  May DRG Assure: Capturing Revenue and Improving Quality in Coding and CompliancePosted May 5, 2024 Introducing SDoH Assure!Posted May 3, 2024 May …
• Allied Members
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  Allied members are formally structured, healthcare-related personal membership groups, whose members are providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to the communities they serve.
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  eICS eICS is a secure incident management tool used to guide and support response partners, including New Jersey's three regional healthcare coalitions (HCCs), through the entire preparedness c…
• Open Enrollment
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  Enrollment Health insurance is essential for good health. It covers you – and your family – for preventive care including checkups, well child visits and immunizations as well as illnesses an…
• The Consumer Impact
  https://www.njha.com/healthy-communities/understanding-the-healthcare-landscape/chart/2019/may/the-consumer-impact/
  Home Introduction New Jersey'sExperience The Consumer Impact Next Steps DOWNLOAD PDF The Consumer Impact Translating utilization data into outcomes for patients is a si…
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  Representing and serving its member organizations in ongoing efforts to provide accessible, affordable and quality healthcare in communities. As a resource leader, the Association offers the following…
• Jan. 9, 2018: Victoria Brogan Joins NJHA as ‘Point Person’ on Strategic Health Initiatives
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2018-press-releases/jan-9-2018-victoria-brogan-joins-njha-as-point-person-on-strategic-health-initiatives/
  The New Jersey Hospital Association this week welcomed Victoria Brogan of Moorestown as senior vice president of strategic initiatives. In the newly created position, Brogan will serve as the “point …
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  Next Page >> Three-Year Final ReportPartnership for Patients New Jersey The New Jersey Hospital Association’s Institute for Quality and Patient Safety and 62 of its mem…
• Acknowledgments
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  The Institute for Quality and Patient Safety extends its thanks and gratitude to the committee members who contributed their expertise, time and effort to develop this valuable tool. Bill Pierce D…
• Policy & Advocacy
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  Policy & Advocacy NJHA advocates for healthcare policy that promotes quality, accessible and efficient healthcare and that allows our members to fulfill the NJHA mission: to improve the heal…
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• SpectraMedix Offers MIPS Solution
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  NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions announces its latest strategic business partner – SpectraMedix and its eMeasures 360 platform. This partnership follows a comprehensive product review that demons…
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• 2023
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  NJHCC Newsletters The NJHCC Newsletter provides timely, high-quality healthcare news content on state and federal legislation, regulations, health law and health information technology. Below you can…
• Cathleen D. Bennett
  https://www.njha.com/about-njha/executive-bios/cathleen-d-bennett/
  Cathy Bennett, President and CEO Cathleen Bennett took the helm Nov. 9, 2017, as president and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association, a nonprofit trade association representing New Jersey’s hosp…
• Southwest Coalition
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  Counties Served Burlington | Camden | Cumberland | Gloucester | Salem Coalition Members Southwest Coalition LeaderPaul M. Lambrecht, FACHE is the Vice President of Quality a…
• Mar. 11, 2020: NJHA, Hospitals Collaborate on Standardized Visitor Restrictions to Protect Patients Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
  https://www.njha.com/pressroom/2020-press-releases/mar-11-2020-njha-hospitals-collaborate-on-standardized-visitor-restrictions-to-protect-patients-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
  PRINCETON – New Jersey hospitals have partnered with the New Jersey Hospital Association to develop heightened visitor restrictions to protect patients statewide amid the coronavirus outbreak.  These…
• Trustee Institute
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  NJHA's HRET Trustee Institute was founded in 1996 to provide hospital and health system trustees with educational programs and an expanded web site. Trustees know that the healthcare environment is co…
• 2018 Articles
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  January Docs left in the dark again about MIPS requirementsPosted January 24, 2018 February SpectraMedix Offers MIPS SolutionPosted February 28, 2018 A Myriad O…
• DRG Assure: Don’t Miss Introductory Webinar Dec. 4
  https://www.hishbs.com/whats-new/2018-articles/november/drg-assure-dont-miss-introductory-webinar-dec-4/
  As reimbursement methods shift toward value-based payments, it is critically important to understand the relationship between clinical documentation, performance improvement/quality scores and medic…
• DRG Assure: Driving Severity and Risk Scores - Over 50 Attend Introductory Session
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  NJHA-HBS Health Information Services presented today the webinar – DRG Assure: Driving Severity and Risk Scores Under Value Based Payments. As reimbursement methods shift toward value-based payments…
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