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Universities work on managing research grants during integration
In the multitude of plans that need to be made before the integration of Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on July 1, researchers are beginning to get answers as to how to apply for federal grants.
Christie touts health care record in Jersey City
Following up his Medicaid expansion announcement during the annual budget address, Gov. Chris Christie visited the Metropolitan Family Health Network in Jersey City today to tout his health care policies for the uninsured and underinsured.
IGI Health bringing tech suite to Barnabas Health
IGI Health, a provider of health care IT products, announced today it will partner with Barnabas Health to bring its Orbit ACO solution suite to the nonprofit health system.
Philadelphia hospital taps CareKinesis for patient care
CareKinesis announced today its partnership with Mercy LIFE, in Philadelphia, to bring its expertise to the care facility for elderly patients.
Hoping paperwork can cure high end-of-life costs
The high costs associated with end-of-life care in New Jersey may be alleviated by, of all things, paperwork.
Christie budget plan includes nearly 1B for N.J. hospitals
Gov. Chris Christie’s fiscal 2014 budget plan includes nearly $1 billion for the state’s 71 hospitals, according to numbers provided by the Department of Health in a conference call this morning.
Hackensack announces physician agreement with Georgetown
Hackensack University Medical Center announced today a physicians' services agreement with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital that will bring Hackensack's blood and marrow stem cell transplant program to cancer patients in the Washington, D.C., area while accelerating research to improve outcomes for transplant patients.
Capsugel acquires Scottish drug delivery company
Morristown-based Capsugel today announced that it has acquired Encap Drug Delivery, of Livingston, Scotland.
Medicaid expansion could create 14,500 jobs in N.J., according to report
In addition to helping struggling New Jerseyans obtain health care coverage, Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is expected to spur job growth and increase economic activity in the state, according to a report released today by the think tank New Jersey Policy Perspective and Families USA, a...
Horizon expands mobile outreach to Monmouth
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state’s largest insurer, announced Wednesday it would be bringing its mobile insurance van, Blue to You, to Monmouth County.
Pharma companies head to Rutgers for glimpse of manufacturing technology
Representatives from about two dozen pharmaceutical companies are expected to attend an open house at Rutgers University on Thursday to learn more about an innovative manufacturing system that will improve control, streamline production and lower costs.
State warns of looming deadline for NJ Protect insurance plan
Unless the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services extends its March 1 deadline, NJ Protect — New Jersey's individual health insurance plan for people with existing medical conditions — will not accept new applications for enrollment after the close of business Friday.
