health care shortage

Stockton University in Atlantic City is one of the first four grant recipients of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's $10 million Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (ART) Program.
May 7, 2026

AtlantiCare, Stockton launch Atlantic City health college

Backed by a $15 million investment from the healthcare system, AtlantiCare and Stockton University will launch a health college in Atlantic City to expand training and workforce pipelines.

On March 30, 2026, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation to eliminate selective restrictions for advanced practice nurses practicing in New Jersey.
Mar 30, 2026

Sherrill signs advanced practice nurses reform bill (updated)

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs a law allowing experienced APNs to practice independently in New Jersey, expanding access to primary and behavioral care.

Medical diagnostics in modern pulmonology
Mar 4, 2026

Georgian Court, MCI expand allied health transfer pathways

Georgian Court University and MCI Institute launch transfer agreements to accelerate allied health training and address health care workforce shortages.

John Theurer Cancer Center nurse Margia Fonseca
Feb 23, 2026

Hackensack Meridian nurse ‘on tour’ to roll out Ekam AI tool

Hackensack Meridian Health deploys Ekam AI with Google Cloud to help reduce nurse burnout and speed clinical note summaries.

Middlesex College President Mark McCormick
Jan 21, 2026

Hilf estate gives record $2.7M to Middlesex College Foundation

Middlesex College Foundation received a historic $2.7 million gift from Paul Hilf’s estate to expand scholarships and allied health education.

New Jersey State Nurses Association CEO Judy Schmidt speaks with NJBZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Oct. 27, 2025.
Nov 10, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: NJ State Nurses Association CEO Judy Schmidt

The executive, educator and advocate discusses the nursing shortage and what can be done to alleviate the problem.

Ocean County Vocational Technical School's pre-nursing program
Oct 20, 2025

NJ vocational schools fast-track students into nursing

Institutions in Monmouth and Ocean counties launch programs to address workforce shortages and accelerate students into health care careers.

FDU and Rowan
Oct 8, 2025

Rowan, FDU partner to expand NJ health care workforce

A new public–private partnership will help address the state's growing demand for medical professionals.

Health care technology
Oct 6, 2025

Expert panel explores health care access, AI and workforce

Leaders from EisnerAmper, Clinical Medical Real Estate Solutions and Hackensack Meridian Health chart the most important trends in the industry.

Holy Name Medical Center announced a history $75 million gift from the Douglas M. Noble Family Foundation of Paramus during a July 28, 2025, press conference.
Jul 29, 2025

Holy Name Medical Center receives historic $75M donation

Gifted by the Douglas M. Noble Family Foundation of Paramus, the funds will go toward accelerating innovation and scientific discovery, advancing capital projects and supporting medical education.

Health care stress
May 19, 2025

Hospitals continue search for staff burnout solutions

Health care networks are grappling with issues like persistent staff shortages and clinician burnout. Here's how New Jersey-based institutions responding.

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony
Apr 14, 2025

Tuition-free initiative aims to alleviate primary care doc shortage

As the U.S. grapples with an ongoing need for more primary care physicians, the health care industry is searching for innovative ways to attract and retain the talent needed to fill those gaps.