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Why attorneys and the cannabis industry are a natural fit (updated)
While it might seem unexpected, lawyers who are getting into the blossoming industry say the move makes sense because the space is a complex one, filled with ever-shifting rules and regulations.
With overall spending down, law firms report uptick in NJ’s latest lobbying data
Demand for services set a record for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, with the total number of clients increasing by 2.6% over the year prior to 2,343.
High-profile cases highlight issue of cardiac arrest in young athletes
“The good news is that it’s not that common, but it certainly does happen,” said RWJBarnabas Health's Dr. Jeffrey Lander, who offered advice on what to know before hitting the field, as well as what to do in an emergency.
Valley Health departments team up for heart health
The Women’s Services and Cardiology divisions are joining forces to ensure patients diagnosed with hypertension, gestational hypertension or severe preeclampsia receive follow-up care and education.
Data can help providers assess and adjust to tackle cardiac care
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in both the U.S. as well as the Garden State. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular diseases account for $216 billion in health care system costs.
Testing for marijuana use remains a fraught issue for NJ employers
Companies are trying to find the middle ground between attracting and retaining a qualified workforce with potential safety risks and liabilities.
ER visits on the rise for cannabis-related conditions among children
Between 2020 and 2022, hospitals nationwide saw a surge in the number of kids who consumed toxic levels of the substance or smoked enough marijuana to require medical care, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
AI making inroads into the banking industry
Some financial institutions have already embraced artificial intelligence, while others are studying it. But bankers generally agree that it's the next big thing in their field.
NJ bankers remain optimistic amid stormy seas
The failure earlier this year of two California financial institutions seemed to cast a pall over the entire sector, which was already facing myriad issues. But Garden State leaders say they've weathered similar conditions before.
Whatever happened to the public bank?
In November 2019, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order creating a group tasked with developing a plan for the institution. Since then, New Jersey bankers say they’ve heard crickets from Trenton. But Murphy has hinted that the idea is still alive and kicking.
Virtua Health hits the road to care for South Jersey communities
In addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, the health care provider is meeting residents' needs through its fleet of mobile health vehicles.
One-stop shop for health care, groceries is ‘game changer’
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus and Inserra Supermarkets have teamed up to open CareRite Now centers in Shoprite stores.
