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Only 3.8% of U.S. Dentists Are Black, New Report Finds 

A new Delta Dental report highlights a stark lack of diversity in the dental workforce, as Dr. Nicole McGrath-Barnes explains how representation, access, and early education are key to closing oral health gaps in New Jersey’s underserved communities.

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How New Jersey diverted $45 million in opioid settlement funds to hospitals — and what they plan to do with it.

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New Jersey Named 2nd Most Expensive State To Give Birth

New Jersey families pay thousands more for childbirth than neighbors in PA and Delaware—but the state also offers free services to help bridge the gap.

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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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.