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Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.

Price transparency rules haven’t helped patients shop for care, with insurers and hospitals using the data instead for negotiations.

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More Beds, Faster Care: Bergen New Bridge Expands Emergency Room
With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients
It’s 2026, And You’re Uninsured. Now What?

Doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.

Why Newark Liberty Airport Keeps Appearing In Measles Exposure Alerts

Newark Liberty’s repeated measles exposure alerts highlight how heavy travel and a national measles resurgence increase risks at major U.S. airports.

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Vaccines for older adults not only prevent illness but may also reduce risks of dementia, heart problems, and other long-term health issues.

Solving The Home Care Quandary

Home care demand is rising amid labor shortages, with co-ops, registries, and training helping older adults stay safe at home.

NJ’s Health Care Tax Credits Will Expire Soon. Advocates Call For More Time.

The expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits could raise NJ premiums by 174%, threatening coverage for hundreds of thousands of residents.

NJ Fights Senior Loneliness With $4M Grant

New Jersey launches a $4M program to reduce loneliness and boost social connections for older adults and people with disabilities.

New Jersey Launches Mental Health Crisis Program For Disabilities

New Jersey launches START crisis support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 11 counties.