Christie signs bill requiring N.J. to make quarterly pension payments
Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday signed a bill that will require the state to make quarterly payments to New Jersey's ailing public worker pension system.
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HPAE members approve Rowan University contract!
On Thursday, December 1st, the members of HPAE Local 5094 and 5089 voted by an overwhelming majority of 99% to ratify our new contract with Rowan University.
Rutgers among Bidders to Manage Bergen Regional
Rutgers University Medical School and a consortium of five North Jersey hospitals are among the entities that submitted proposals Friday to manage Bergen Regional Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital.
Holiday Social a Great Success
Over 50 Local 5004 members had an enjoyable and relaxing time at our holiday social, which was held on Thursday, December 1, at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly.
Repeal of ACA Could Hurt NJ’s Patients, Health, and Economy
If President-elect Donald Trump succeeds in repealing the Affordable Care Act, one in 10 adults in New Jersey would likely lose their newly acquired coverage.
Repealing the Medicaid Expansion Would Reverse Health Coverage Gains & Deepen New Jersey’s Financial Crisis
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to repeal the Medicaid expansion as part of rolling back most of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would harm New Jersey far more than most other states.
Moody’s: NJ hospitals face credit pressure from M&A, reduced subsidies
From Becker’s Hospital CFO Increased competition and lower state subsidies for charity care are putting pressure on nonprofit hospitals in New Jersey, according to a recent report from Moody’s Investors Service. Increased healthcare consolidation has impacted hospitals across the nation, and
Judge Suspends Rule Expanding Overtime for Millions of Workers
A federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction on Tuesday against an Obama administration regulation expanding by millions the number of workers who would be eligible for time-and-a-half overtime pay.
Quarterly Pension Payments Bill Sent to Governor Christie
The New Jersey legislature is taking steps to shore up the state pension system, approving a bill that would require the state to make quarterly, rather than annual pension payments.
The Future of Health Care Mergers Under Trump
The proposed health insurance mega-merger between Anthem and Cignaheads to court on Monday, as the companies face off against a Justice Department seeking to block their $48 billion deal.