Medicaid cuts

Health insurance
Mar 23, 2026

HR 1 health law could leave 350K New Jerseyans uninsured (updated)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is ushering in big changes, straining hospitals and safety-net providers as coverage losses hit the state.

Emergency Department
Feb 27, 2026

Heights Hospital ER to remain open through March 14 (updated)

Hudson Regional Health extends Heights Hospital ER operations through March 14 amid financial losses and ongoing discussions with state officials.

Health care financial trouble
Feb 26, 2026

Heights hospital ER faces closure in Jersey City

Heights University Hospital’s emergency department could close Feb. 28 as Hudson Regional cites financial losses. Officials seek to keep ER open.

A ripped dollar bill removing Washinting's face so that the word Medicaid shows through.
May 28, 2025

OPINION: Medicaid at risk: Patients, providers and the impact of proposed cuts (updated)

BioNJ says federal legislation that purports to save $625 million from the program would reduce access to care and burden already vulnerable New Jersey residents.

Gov. Phil Murphy speaks onstage during Netflix's Fort Monmouth groundbreaking ceremony May 13, 2025.
May 14, 2025

Murphy talks NJ Transit, EWR, Medicaid, budget

Gov. Murphy weighs in on the impending work stoppage on New Jersey's rail lines, delays and safety at Newark airport, federal cuts to health care, and potential impacts to the state’s upcoming spending plan.