Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a #NEW advance publication of an article authored by CSHP Director Joel Cantor. It explores the emergence and potential of state #healthcare cost growth #benchmark programs: go.rutgers.edu/l1b59o4w

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes to us from Suzanne Buchanan, executive director of Autism New Jersey. She penned a recent @njspotlightnews.org op-ed about the importance of maintaining spaces that are accessible to our neighbors with #autism and #IDD: go.rutgers.edu/nnevz9n2

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a NEW @milbankfund.bsky.social article led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social. It evaluates how continuous coverage requirements led to changes in #postpartum #Medicaid paid care: go.rutgers.edu/slsqbwt8

This week, we’re sharing some #WednesdayWisdom from Dr. Nastassia Harris, founder and executive director of the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative. Her organization is working to improve #maternalhealth outcomes for Black women in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/6zyjcrht

Today we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from an article led by Dr. Rebecca Klege and CSHP & @rutgersifh.bsky.social Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social. The study examines facilitators and barriers to adopting the primary care #behavioralhealth model: go.rutgers.edu/64frlaxu

This week's #WednesdayWisdom comes from a recent @milbankfund.bsky.social blog authored by CSHP’s Margaret Koller and Joe Brecht. They reflect on the implementation of the #NJiPHD Project and offer lessons for states looking to integrate their #data for #research: go.rutgers.edu/rpb875xd

Today we’re sharing another #FindingsFriday insight from CSHP colleague Michael Enich’s @springernature.com study of how physicians use #Zcodes to document the #health related social needs of #patients and providers’ assessments of the value of these codes: go.rutgers.edu/7f4e19hy

This week’s bit of #WednesdayWisdom comes from Elizabeth Shea, former assistant commissioner at @njhumanservices.bsky.social responsible for the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. She shares lessons for improving #decisionmaking in state #government: go.rutgers.edu/rnl9ou8u

New Jersey is one state that’s integrating its state datasets to improve population health research and inform policy decision-making. Find out how it’s working—and what lessons it offers for other states in a new post from the @rutgerscshp.bsky.social www.milbank.org/2026/03/inte...

Today's #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new @jamahealthforum.com article co-authored by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social's @ericaeliason.bsky.social. The article explores how the #COVID era continuous coverage requirement affected #postpartum hospitalization rates: go.rutgers.edu/z71z8njc

@lilohstainton.bsky.social with @newjerseymonitor.com explores the origins and charge of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, an organization for states to help track and respond to emerging #publichealth threats, share expertise, and collaborate on #healthpolicy: go.rutgers.edu/22yweyg0

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new @naehomelessness.bsky.social report authored by #Rutgers colleague @emmytiderington.bsky.social. The report identifies best practices and tools for assessing readiness to exit permanent supportive #housing programs: go.rutgers.edu/invnhxyv

TODAY: The #NJiPHD Project is now accepting Letters of Intent for its eighth application cycle. #Researchers from within and beyond #NewJersey are invited to apply for access to one or more of five enhanced #NJDOH data sets: go.rutgers.edu/gxl795fa

This week’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new @naehomelessness.bsky.social report on permanent supportive #housing (PSH) led by Rutgers professor Emmy Tiderington and co-authored by Pitt's Evan Cole with @rutgersifh.bsky.social's John Palatucci and Joel Cantor: go.rutgers.edu/invnhxyv

Dr. Raynard Washington, Governor Mikie Sherrill's nominee to lead #NJDOH, brings to the role a wealth of #publichealth experience that has drawn praise from across the policy and political spectrum in #NewJersey: go.rutgers.edu/i7j5c7ar

Today's #FindingsFriday insight comes from an article co-authored by CSHP's Frank Thompson and Michael Gusmano at @lehighu.bsky.social. They explore how the Biden administration’s strategies for minimizing coverage loss during the #Medicaid unwinding across the states: go.rutgers.edu/bidkfuu5

This week, we’re sharing #WednesdayWisdom from a recent @njpolicylab.bsky.social blog co-authored by CSHP Director Joel Cantor and Rutgers colleagues Derek DeLia and Bingxiao Wu exploring implications of #healthcare market consolidation for #affordability and #transparency: go.rutgers.edu/bosbilar

This week, we're sharing another #FindingsFriday insight from an @amjpublichealth.bsky.social article led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social's @ericaeliason.bsky.social. It evaluates children’s #healthinsurance coverage during the COVID-19 #Medicaid disenrollment freeze: go.rutgers.edu/bejwpnrw

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from Acting Commissioner of @njhumanservices.bsky.social Stephen Cha. Dr. Cha has extensive experience in federal and state government and has devoted a substantial portion of his career to advancing #Medicaid policy and innovation: go.rutgers.edu/p9k1k98h

LDI Fellow Aditi Vasan studies children’s access to Medicaid and CHIP. Two recent findings shed light on what happened following the COVID-19 public health emergency:

Today we’re sharing another #FindingsFriday insight from a study published by @springernature.com. CSHP & @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social and colleagues explore differences in when and how much #Latino Americans #work, known as “work temporality”: go.rutgers.edu/ugx6ii4q

Dr. Lindsay Shea, associate professor and director of the Policy and Analytics Center at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, will join @rutgersifh.bsky.social as CSHP's next director. Dr. Shea will hold a faculty appointment at the @rwjms.bsky.social Dept. of Psychiatry: go.rutgers.edu/njk28ext

Today’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP and @rutgersifh.bsky.social Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social. She spoke with @njspotlightnews.org about the state’s landmark reform of its #licensing rules for outpatient #healthcare facilities: go.rutgers.edu/2q1d4hd3

#NewJersey has enacted a landmark reform creating a single license for providers offering #primarycare, #mentalhealth and #addiction services. The goal of this reform is to improve access by reducing the burden of navigating multiple complex licensing processes. go.rutgers.edu/2q1d4hd3

#NEW: This week’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new study led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social. It examines changes in children's #Medicaid and #CHIP enrollment during the #unwinding of pandemic-era eligibility: go.rutgers.edu/hl0dce52

IFH researcher Ann Nguyen @annnguyen4.bsky.social @rutgerscshp.bsky.social comments on the benefits of NJ's new rules for healthcare provider licenses. Learn how the reform could improve treatment for patients in @njspotlightnews.org @bobby-brier.bsky.social www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/nj-r...

Today’s bit of #WednesdayWisdom comes from Felix Muchomba, associate professor at the #Rutgers School of Social Work. He led a recent evaluation of #FamilyConnectsNJ, the state’s new universal #nurse home visitation program, which has shown promise in its early days: go.rutgers.edu/mhl9ryso

Today we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from an article co-authored by CSHP Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social. The article explores how #loneliness and social isolation among #Medicare beneficiaries impacts patient–provider #communication: go.rutgers.edu/9lxy9tiv

NEW: Dr. Aditi Vasan and @ericaeliason.bsky.social (@rutgerscshp.bsky.social) examined changes in children’s Medicaid enrollment during Medicaid unwinding, with findings suggesting that millions of children lost coverage without transitioning to CHIP.   onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP Director Joel Cantor. Last month, he gave testimony before the #NewJersey Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens regarding efforts to reduce #healthcare costs and promote price #transparency: go.rutgers.edu/ws0jsquy

The first #FindingsFriday insight of 2026 comes from a NEW study led by CSHP & @rutgersifh.bsky.social Assistant Research Professor @aspishakthomas.com. It explores the origins and major features of #Medicaid estate recovery, as well as its impact on beneficiaries: go.rutgers.edu/j3ei8p0

Last year saw a number of changes to #healthpolicy at both the federal and state levels. @njspotlightnews.org tnews.org provides an overview of the key #healthcare and #publichealth stories that defined 2025 and will continue to impact #NewJersey in 2026: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/nj-2...

Today’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP Director Joel Cantor. He recently spoke with #RutgersToday about a @milbankfund.bsky.social paper co-authored with retired Medical Sociologist Michael Yedidia exploring how to improve access to #healthcare for the #unhoused: go.rutgers.edu/sp7838f3

NJ DOH and @njhumanservices.bsky.social recently announced that the state will receive nearly $540 million in federal funding to help #hospitals care for #uninsured residents and to improve outpatient services for #Medicaid patients across the state: go.rutgers.edu/7qlodk85

This week, we’re sharing another #FindingsFriday insight from a study led by CSHP/ @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social. The study measures exposure to #work related strain and explores variations in the association between #strain and #cognition: go.rutgers.edu/7qfuwm6q

Cross-sector initiatives b/w health & housing service organizations have emerged to coordinate resources and services for people experiencing homelessness. In a new open-access article, @rutgerscshp.bsky.social authors conducted interviews to understand the challenges/strategies of these initiatives

Today’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from Ashley Koning, assistant research professor and director of Rutgers Eagleton Institute. A new @eagletonpoll.bsky.social poll found that #NewJersey residents are well informed about #healthinsurance plans and concerned about #affordability: go.rutgers.edu/m428qkes

We’re sharing an additional #FindingsFriday insight from a journal article led by CSHP Associate Research Professor @annnguyen4.bsky.social. She and colleagues identify strategies for implementing integrated #behavioralhealth care (IBH) into #primarycare practices: go.rutgers.edu/zhqxcu3v

The NJ Department of Banking and Insurance recently announced new rules which will place caps on out-of-pocket #costs for critical prescription #medications used by many residents to prevent medical emergencies: go.rutgers.edu/rgr4b3p6

Today we’re sharing a #FindingsFriday insight from a new practice brief co-authored by CSHP & @rutgersifh.bsky.social Assistant Research Professor John S. Palatucci. The brief provides guidance for developing #disability -inclusive #publichealth college courses: go.rutgers.edu/b81kmg2b

@njhumanservices.bsky.social recently shared survey results of participants in its Work First #NewJersey Menstrual Hygiene and Diaper Benefit Pilot Program, which ended in October. It helped more than 18,000 residents purchase #diapers and #hygiene products: go.rutgers.edu/2kpx89bj

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social. She is quoted in a #RutgersToday article about her study with colleagues at @cuny.edu exploring how #heat sensitive occupations can limit the #work of older adults: go.rutgers.edu/3fm36pir

Since 1999, CSHP has worked with eight #NewJersey gubernatorial administrations. Come January, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will assume office and face challenges ranging from #homelessness to #mentalhealth and access to affordable #healthcare coverage: go.rutgers.edu/3vdoew9x

Today’s #TBT takes us back to earlier this month when CSHP & @rutgersifh.bsky.social Assistant Research Professor John Palatucci and Instructor Dan Treglia attended this year’s @apha.org Annual Meeting and Expo. Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/15ty5t3

#ICYMI: CSHP Director Joel Cantor will lead a project examining #hospital market consolidation and its implications for #healthcare quality in #NewJersey. This work will be supported by a seed grant from the New Jersey State Policy Lab. Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/l6gygw3r

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, public health expert and adjunct professor of epidemiology at @rutgerssph.bsky.social. He writes in @njspotlightnews.org about sustaining the progress #NewJersey has made in developing its #publichealth system: go.rutgers.edu/2t9850w5

This week, we’re sharing an additional insight from a #research article co-authored by CSHP and @rwjms.bsky.social Instructor Dan Treglia. The article explores the age distribution of the single older adult #homeless population in the US: go.rutgers.edu/4s0g1yub

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from an op-ed in @njspotlightnews.org authored by Cathleen Bennett, president and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association. She highlights the need for the state to help residents navigate barriers to accessing #healthinsurance coverage: go.rutgers.edu/jo1jv5ls

Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a #research article in @epilepsiajournal.bsky.social co-authored by CSHP Director Joel Cantor. It identifies #inequities contributing to frequent emergency department visits for some experiencing #seizures: go.rutgers.edu/f9olgcj1

This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP & @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social, who recently co-authored a piece for the #GenerationsJournal about the need to protect #workers from #extremeheat on the job: go.rutgers.edu/w62pyx6m