SAVE THE DATE: MAP Postpartum Care
You won’t want to miss this rare chance to reimagine postpartum care through a dynamic and thought-provoking event! Postpartum care is a critical yet often overlooked part of maternal health. On June 11, 2025, the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute will host a MAP (Maternity Action Plan) event featuring expert voices discussing the full scope…Read More…
Take Five with Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE
Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and CEO, Valley Health System. Valley Health System is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council. You recently took over as President and CEO of Valley Health System. What are one or two of your top priorities? There is a higher demand and utilization of healthcare across the…Read More…
Time To Strengthen, Not Destroy, Medicaid
As New Jersey lawmakers work on the next budget, Congress is considering deep cuts to federal programs, including Medicaid. Strengthening New Jersey’s Medicaid program is a central focus of the Quality Institute and critical to our members. Medicaid is the largest overall funder of health care services in New Jersey. The program’s mission is to…Read More…
One pandemic benefit: Stronger mental health support for caregivers
Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer | March 18, 2025 | Health Care, Coronavirus in NJ Health care workers still face stigma around mental health struggles In March 2020, as the pandemic spread across New Jersey, doctors, nurses and staff in hospitals and nursing homes scrambled to care for a growing number of patients infected with COVID-19, while…Read More…
Advancing Health and Wellness in Your Community
Imagine living in a town where fresh produce is easily accessible, fitness classes are available for all ages, and mental health support is just around the corner. Across New Jersey, communities are making this vision a reality. The Quality Institute recently recognized towns that are stepping up in big ways to improve the health and…Read More…
After COVID-19, is NJ better prepared for a new pandemic?
Lilo H. Stainton, Health Care Writer | March 10, 2025 | Coronavirus in NJ, Health Care Measures build after state’s COVID-19 response help, but experts warn of federal disruptions Five years after the arrival of COVID-19 forced New Jersey to shift from pandemic planning to pandemic response, the state is in some ways better prepared for the next public health…Read More…
One pandemic benefit: Stronger mental health support for caregivers
Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer | March 18, 2025 | Health Care, Coronavirus in NJ Health care workers still face stigma around mental health struggles In March 2020, as the pandemic spread across New Jersey, doctors, nurses and staff in hospitals and nursing homes scrambled to care for a growing number of patients infected with COVID-19, while also…Read More…