Assembly committee amends, releases bill to eliminate cost sharing for guideline prostate screening The committee amended and released AB1142 to expand coverage of guideline-recommended prostate screening and to prohibit cost sharing. Testimony included business concerns about aggregate mandate costs, survivor testimony about hereditary prostate cancer and American Cancer Society data showing small fiscal impacts in other states.

New Jersey is on the brink of transforming prostate cancer screening by eliminating cost-sharing for life-saving tests, but will the financial impact on employers create roadblocks?

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New Jersey reports record health insurance enrollment amid federal policy threats New Jersey's health exchange sees half a million sign-ups as federal changes threaten coverage.

New Jersey's health insurance marketplace celebrates a record half a million enrollments, but looming federal policy changes could jeopardize this crucial progress.

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New Jersey prepares health services for World Cup influx and charity care challenges New Jersey officials outline health service preparations for the World Cup and charity care issues.

New Jersey is ramping up health services and addressing charity care challenges as it prepares for the World Cup influx this summer!

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New Jersey budget committee debates health program cuts amid potential federal fund changes Committee questions proposed health cuts and their impact on vulnerable populations in New Jersey.

New Jersey lawmakers are clashing over proposed cuts to essential health programs, raising alarms about the impact on vulnerable populations before the budget deadline looms.

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Comptroller reviews nursing home ownership amid industry concerns about delays Nursing home ownership transfers face scrutiny as comptroller investigates delays and transparency issues.

New Jersey officials are grappling with critical delays in nursing home ownership transfers, raising alarms about the potential impact on resident care and public health funding.

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New Jersey Assembly passes key health and construction bills amid robust debate Assembly votes on multiple bills including healthcare and crematory regulations, highlighting strong opinions.

New Jersey's Legislature just passed groundbreaking bills that could reshape healthcare and community regulations, igniting fierce debates about patient rights and public health!

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