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Another Step Toward Controversial Merger of Med Schools
A controversial proposal to merge the two Rutgers University medical schools into a single entity spread over two cities 30 miles apart may be gaining momentum, despite concerns among some faculty and staff about the process and potential risks involved.
Further Consolidations Are Being Eyed for Rutgers’ Two Med Schools
Merging Rutgers’ medical schools under one umbrella entity with two separate campuses could yield an institution with one of America’s largest classes, boost research-dollar rankings, improve student education opportunities and expand patient access to clinical trials.
President Debbie White advocates for greater investment in University Hospital at NJ DOH budget listening session
As the only public acute-care hospital in New Jersey, and one of three Level One trauma centers in the state, University Hospital (UH) has the monumental task of addressing the public health needs of the greater Newark community.
New Laws Are Meant to Protect NJ Residents from Sudden Loss of Health Care Facilities
Legislation to require disclosure of financial difficulties by for-profit hospitals was triggered by events in Hudson County
Statement of Debbie White, RN and HPAE President on Governor Murphy Signing into Law for Stricter Financial Requirements of For-Profit Hospitals
After a decade of uncertain business practices of for-profit hospitals in NJ, we applaud the Governor for signing legislation to require stricter financial disclosures and greater accountability when those companies put the financial health of the hospital at risk.