A crisis exists in maternal mortality, and we’re proud to be leading one of the first pilots of a national initiative to improve birth equity, maternal child outcomes, and the experiences of people giving birth.   The National Partnership for Women and Families and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) last year released Raising the…Read More…

As one of the largest municipal gatherings in the nation, the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference offers a unique opportunity for face-to-face networking and exploring developments in New Jersey’s local government. Each year, the Quality Institute team looks forward to convening mayors and community leaders for our panel, “Bringing Wellness to Your Community,” as…Read More…

One of the best parts of my job is getting to learn from our members. Parker Health Group, a member of the Quality Institute’s Leadership Council, has been quietly providing high level quality care to older adults in Central New Jersey for over 100 years. Parker’s CEO, Roberto Muñiz, is the current President of LeadingAge,…Read More…

Around this time each year, state agencies, preparing for the next fiscal year budget, start communicating their needs to the Governor’s office and the Office of Management and Budget. That means now is the time — indeed, the last time — for Gov. Murphy to leave a legacy of reformed health care spending designed to support the…Read More…

Our Maternity Action Plan gathering last week brought together more than 120 people, all committed to making New Jersey the safest, most equitable place to give birth and raise a child. The range of attendees enabled doulas to converse with state health officials; midwives to chat with a medical school dean; community health workers to…Read More…

 I recently was elected Board Chair of The Leapfrog Group, where I have been a member of the board for ten years. In a guest essay just published in NJ Spotlight News, I outline my goals in this role and how we can all work to improve patient safety. READ NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS OP-ED HERERead More…

Five years ago, the Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) began annual focus groups in all 21 New Jersey counties to learn the top health concerns of our communities. Each year, mental health emerged as a critical issue, especially for adolescents and older adults.   In a partnership with the MWC, Walmart last year provided…Read More…

At the Quality Institute, we work together with you, our members and partners, to strengthen health care quality and access. Today I want to reflect on several recent successes that advance our mission and show how our work together creates impact and improves lives.   Access to contraceptives at local pharmacies For years, we’ve called…Read More…

We know that the first three years of a child’s life form the foundation for their long-term health, well-being, and advancement. We also know how important it is for children to regularly see a pediatrician during this critical period when they are changing so rapidly. The traditional pediatric office visit, although a key element of…Read More…

  Our recent Quality Institute poll found that New Jersey residents are deeply worried about rising health care costs, which outpace wage growth.   Health care is essential to a healthy life. Yet rising health costs crowd out public investment in other life essentials: safe housing, education, social services, clean water, reliable transportation, and parks….Read More…