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New Jerseyans Express Cost Concerns, Survey Shows [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:24:58 +0000

A new survey of New Jersey residents, who have a fair amount of assets, shows the future of healthcare costs and working later in life are very much on their minds.

Patient Safety Awareness Week in NJ

Dino Flammia — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:13:05 +0000

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is being recognized through Saturday by the New Jersey Hospital Association.

NJ Told To Beware Of Healthcare Insurance Fraud

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:41:22 +0000

Be alert for healthcare insurance fraud. That’s the warning issued today by the head of New Jersey’s Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI).

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New Insurance Fee in Health Overhaul Law

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:51:20 +0000

Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too.
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Healthcare Costs Keep Growing [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Nationwide, according to a survey by Mercer in Princeton, the average cost of health benefits for employees increased in 2012 by 4.1%, the smallest amount in 15 years. In New Jersey alone, though, health coverage climbed 6.6%, and the growth should continue in 2013.
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As Obesity Rises, NJ Hospitals Adapt [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:31:19 +0000

As obesity rises in New Jersey, healthcare facilities are working to accommodate larger patients.
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"Hands Off My Healthcare" Rally Set For Tomorrow In D.C.

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:32:01 +0000

Roughly 1,000 New Jerseyans and New Yorkers will depart from 11 bus locations across the region tomorrow as they head to Washington, D.C. for a “Hands Off My Health Care” rally that will take place in Upper Senate Park, near the Supreme Court Building, as the nation’s highest court hears takes up a multi-state challenge to President Barack Obama’s health care law.
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