TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen says for Murphy to continue protecting the health of state residents, he must have an equal focus on the state’s economy. “He’s right in one sense,” said Bergen (R-Morris). “If the health care system fails, there will be severe, long-term economic consequences. However,...
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TRENTON, NJ – Patients with serious illnesses or facing end-of-life issues will find improved medical care thanks to bills (A4683 and A4685) sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and signed into law this week. A4683 requires health providers and administrative staff at assisted living facilities, personal care homes, dementia care...
TRENTON, N.J. – Under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy today and sponsored Assemblyman Ron Dancer, prescription drug costs will be more affordable and transparent by eliminating controversial practices known as clawbacks and gag clauses. The bill (S2690/A3993/A2214) prohibits pharmacy benefit managers, the middleman that manage the...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly voted to expand medical marijuana as legitimate medicine for many illnesses today, but Democrats aren’t treating it like a regular prescription. Instead, they are taxing it – even though New Jersey’s medical marijuana is already the most expensive in the nation and isn’t covered by...
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick called for legislative hearings Monday on whether health insurance companies retaliate against doctors who challenge their reimbursement policies. “There have been some allegations that if a doctor questions reimbursement from an insurance company or speaks out against health insurance company policies,...
TRENTON, N.J. – The last full week of June is designated New Jersey Dairy Week under a resolution signed today by the governor. Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsors the measure (AJR113) promoting the role of dairy products in a healthy lifestyle. “Children and adults alike can benefit from healthy, nutritious...