Category: NJvotes4kids

How CenteringPregnancy® Improves Outcomes for Parents and Babies in New Jersey

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Disha Patel, MPH Manager, Health Policy Centering Healthcare Institute Patient-centered care prioritizes the needs of each individual. One powerful example is group prenatal care, such as CenteringPregnancy®, which has been shown to lower the risk of preterm birth, low birthweight and NICU stays. In New Jersey, we need to […]

The Business Case for Efficient and Effective Child Care Investments

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Althea Ford Vice President of Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Investment in early childhood education is an economic imperative, allowing working parents and caregivers to engage the workforce knowing that their children are in safe, age-appropriate, high-quality educational environments.  The business community has a vested interest […]

What Do We Know About the “Medically Frail”?

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Riyah Myrie Summer Intern Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. Portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump on July 4, amended parts of the Social Security Act that outlined the requirements for a State plan for medical assistance, […]

The $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation: What It Means for Hospitals and Families

Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Riyah Myrie Summer Intern Click here to stay informed on our state and federal budget advocacy. When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier this summer, most headlines focused on the sweeping tax cuts, new family incentives, and large-scale federal investment. However, the reconciliation bill included a […]