(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Health Care
Interview: Jennifer Velten, senior director of trauma services at CarePlus NJ
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Interview: Jennifer Velten, senior director of trauma services at CarePlus NJ

When Murphy took office, New Jersey ranked 47th for maternal and infant health outcomes

State comptroller’s report alleges millions were siphoned from patient care through inflated rents and understaffing

El Barrio Wellness employs six mental health clinicians serving approximately 40 clients each week
AP Photo/Mel Evans, FileFamilies, small business owners could lose coverage as Congress remains deadlocked, Rep. Herb Conaway warns

Medical experts warn rolling back early vaccination could reverse decades of progress
(AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)State would fund three hospitals to study impact on mental health disorders
Julie Daurio/NJ Spotlight NewsAdvocates press for dedicated funds as calls increase

New Jersey is building one of the strongest substance use treatment systems in the country
(Mattie Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)Linda Schwimmer talks Medicaid changes, staffing shortages and financial concerns
(NJ Spotlight News)Murphy wants policy changes to manage costs, prevent ‘death spiral’
(Julie Daurio/NJ Spotlight News)Hudson Regional Health blames the state for not providing emergency funding
(NJ Spotlight News)Attorney General Matt Platkin says the company fraudulently drove up health care costs for public workers
(NJ Spotlight News)One of the nation's largest health care providers will close 90 offices by the end of November
(AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)Last-minute budget deal sent money to hospitals instead. New bill would restore money to programs
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Growing pressures on housing and health care add to ‘affordability’ issues

The department is equipped to face coming challenges
(NJ Spotlight News)Survey says nearly all parents have difficulty enrolling children in programs
(NJ Spotlight News)24/7 helpline saves lives through veteran-to-veteran support
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)State Department of Banking and Insurance projects health insurance premiums will increase by 174%

Last month, I attended the annual meeting of the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association and the New Jersey Public Health Association, where the ...