Forge Health is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council.   How has your personal background and family history with veterans informed Forge Health’s focus? At Forge Health, we provide goal-oriented treatment proven effective in helping people overcome mental health challenges, substance use, and associated trauma. My brother Jon served in the U.S. army as an…Read More…

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a member of the Quality Institute’s Leadership Council.   What are the main interventions you are taking to address the top health issues you see across Horizon’s adult membership? In 2025, Horizon is focused on affordability. We understand how challenging managing rising health care costs can…Read More…

  We are thrilled to announce and introduce our new staff members. Maxilia Desir has joined our policy team and brings years of experience in health policy. Annelise Slater, MPH, has joined our quality improvement team, where she brings valuable experience in public health and quality improvement. Together, Maxilia and Annelise will enhance the Quality…Read More…

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council and recently achieved a Certification in Health Care Equity from The Joint Commission.   What has achieving the Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification meant for the medical center and for your community? Going through this process strengthened our structure around diversity,…Read More…

Greg Woods leads the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, which administers NJ FamilyCare, the state Medicaid program.   What are the one or two top priorities that you and the administration seek to accomplish at NJ FamilyCare over the remainder of this administration? Over the past year plus, New Jersey, like all state…Read More…

The Center for State Health Policy, a member of the Quality Institute’s Education Council, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.   The Center works to provide rigorous research and to inform and support sound health care policy in New Jersey and around the nation. Can you describe the one area where the Center has the greatest…Read More…

The City of Plainfield has an active Mayors Wellness Campaign. Last year, Plainfield received a $20,000 grant through the Quality Institute’s Mayors Wellness Campaign Mental Health Initiative, funded by Walmart.   How did Plainfield determine there was a need to focus on the mental health of its residents? As a city, we’re coming back from…Read More…

The School of Nursing is a member of the Quality Institute’s Education Council and Quality Institute Chief Operating Officer Tyla Minniear serves on the Collaborating Center’s board.   The NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing (Center) released the New Jersey CNA Data & Analysis Report, which focuses on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in New Jersey. This…Read More…

Elevance/Wellpoint New Jersey is a member of the Quality Institute’s Plan Council.   First, welcome back to New Jersey. What drew you back to your home state? I was born in Princeton Hospital and grew up in East Windsor. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and my medical degree from UMDNJ Medical School…Read More…

Quest Diagnostics is a member of the Quality Institute’s Provider Council.   You have a long history at Quest Diagnostics, including leading Quest for Health Equity, a dedicated team working to help remove the barriers deepening health inequities in under-resourced communities, while improving equity in testing, screening, and diagnosis. Can you share a success through this…Read More…