Celebrating Successes that Improve Quality and Access
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…
An Investment Tip for New Jersey
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…
Take Five Interview with Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq.
Leisa O’Flynn, DO, Esq., Vice President, Medical Affairs for Southern NJ at Axia Women’s Health. Axia is a member of the Quality Institute. Axia recently opened Axia Access Now, a first-of-its-kind clinic in Sewell, New Jersey, that offers a full range of women’s health services with walk-in and same-day appointments available. How has the…Read More…
Guide to Support Hospitals Creating Doula Policies Just Released
For Immediate Release Contact: Tyla Minniear thousman@njhcqi.org (551-427-1436) TRENTON, New Jersey — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, in collaboration with HealthConnect Onethe New Jersey Doula Learning Collaborative, and a workgroup of hospitals and doulas, released the Guide for Hospital Doula Policy Creation to support New Jersey hospitals as they create their doula policies. Under…Read More…
Take Five Interview with Kevin D. Walsh
Kevin D. Walsh, Acting New Jersey State Comptroller. The Office of the State Comptroller investigates misconduct by government employees and officials and advances accountability and transparency across government on behalf of taxpayers. (In full disclosure, the spouse of Linda Schwimmer, President and CEO of the Quality Institute, works within the Comptroller’s Office as Director…Read More…
Championing Responsible Spending on Health Care
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…
Join in COYL to Promote Healthy Aging
Honest conversations about our health care goals especially as we age or face serious illnesses can be difficult but are an essential part of supporting healthy aging. The Quality Institute’s Conversation of Your Life (COYL) initiative continues to grow as we partner with more New Jersey mayors, community partners, and our members who provide subject…Read More…
After the ACA Expanded Health Care Access, 2024 Elections May See Voters Demand Affordability
May 15, 2024 Christina Mattina At the spring conference of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, speakers discussed how health policy, affordability, and transparency may play a role in voters’ decisions. Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Results Provide NJ Perspective While the speakers focused on health policy and affordability at the national level, the Quality Institute simultaneously…Read More…