⏰Last chance to register! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. for our virtual MAP work session, “Shifting Power: Centering Community Voices in Maternal Health Reform.” 🔗 Register: njhcqi.info/mapsession42... #QualityInstituteNJ #NJHCQI #MAP4NJ #MaternalHealth #NJHealth #PCAB

This National Healthcare Decisions Day, think about the questions you might want to ask yourself about the type of care you would want at the end of life. Dedicate time to reflect and talk about what matters most to you. 💙🔗Learn about our Conversation of Your Life (COYL) work bit.ly/QICOYL #NHDD2026

Starting July 1, Leapfrog will publicly report safety and quality data for Ambulatory Surgery Centers nationwide through its redesigned ASC Survey + public reporting program. In the new #SchwimmerScript, Program Officer Annelise Slater explains how ASCs can participate: njhcqi.info/ceoblog041426

New federal eligibility requirements under H.R.1 will make it harder for some eligible individuals to maintain coverage. Dr. Stephen Cha, Commissioner of the NJ Dept. of Human Services, discusses how the state is preparing its systems to reduce coverage losses: njhcqi.info/takefive041426

Black Maternal Health Week is here. 💙 Black mothers deserve solutions that are community-driven and built to create lasting change. The Quality Institute’s Maternity Action Plan (MAP) outlines four key strategies to reduce maternal and infant health disparities: njhcqi.info/MAP4NJ #BMHW26 #MAP4NJ

We are proud to announce that our President and CEO, Linda Schwimmer, has been named to the 2026 Health Care Power List by NJBIZ. 🎉 This recognition highlights her longstanding leadership and commitment to advancing health care quality, safety, and affordability in New Jersey and beyond.

Capital Health will host its Community Baby Shower on April 12 from 1:30-3:30 pm at the War Memorial in Trenton. 🍼The event will bring together maternity experts, pediatric professionals, and local organizations to provide resources, screenings, and helpful information for pregnant women + new moms.

The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing and the Essential Jobs Essential Care NJ Coalition partnered to conduct New Jersey’s first statewide CNA survey to better understand this workforce and advocate for change. Read the findings: njhcqi.info/cnasurveyres... | www.EssentialJobsNJ.org

👟Healthy living starts locally! The #MayorsWellnessCampaign 2025 #NJHealthyTown awards honor towns that prioritize wellness through inclusive, evidence-based programs, policies, and leadership. Explore the list of 2025 Healthy Towns here: njhcqi.info/mwchtpr2025

💻 Culture & Conversation: Advance Care Planning with the Latino Community Panel Discussion on Thursday, April 9 @ 12 p.m. This panel will highlight cultural values, generational dynamics, & community engagement strategies that shape health care decision-making: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Leapfrog Group’s 2026 Hospital Survey is now open. 🏥 As a Regional Leader for The Leapfrog Group in NJ & NY, #NJHCQI encourages hospitals to participate in this national, evidence-based survey on patient safety and quality. Submit your survey by June 30: njhcqi.info/2026hospital...

Our new #MayorsWellnessCampaign flipbook is here! 📖 See how last year’s Incentive Drawing winners turned ideas into action by launching innovative programs that improved health and wellness in their communities. This flipbook highlights practical examples across NJ: njhcqi.info/mwcflipbook0...

In the new #TakeFiveInterview, Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses how transparency drives improvements in hospital safety & why protecting access to data matters. 🔗 Read the full interview: njhcqi.info/takefive033126

NJ's Medicaid program stands at an inflection point. Kate Shamszad, VP Policy at NJHCQI, outlines the need to modernize core infrastructure, enhance transparency, & strengthen accountability to better serve the 2 million residents who rely on it: njhcqi.info/ceoblog033126 | njhcqi.info/medicaid2pt0

Improving maternal health outcomes requires listening to the communities most impacted. Join us for our virtual MAP work session, “Shifting Power: Centering Community Voices in Maternal Health Reform,” on Tuesday, April 21, from 12-2 p.m., featuring Perinatal Community Advisory Board (PCAB) members:

This #WorldDoulaAppreciationWeek, we celebrate the work of doulas who support families through pregnancy, birth, & the postpartum period. Doulas help improve maternal health outcomes and promote respectful, person-centered care. Join us in honoring the doulas who are making a difference across NJ. 💙

A new NJBIZ article examines how H.R.1 could reshape New Jersey’s health care system, including insights from our VP of Policy Kate Shamszad. Through our H.R.1 Health Care Access Workgroup, the Quality Institute is advancing solutions to protect coverage and expand access: njbiz.com/hr1-health-l...

Join us on Thursday, April 9, at 12 p.m. for a Conversation of Your Life (COYL) panel on how culture influences how advance care planning (ACP) and serious illness conversations take place in Latino communities: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

It's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in NJ. This month recognizes the services and supports that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, and participate fully in their communities. Join EJEC NJ to support direct care workers: www.EssentialJobsNJ.org 💙

Quality Institute Program Officer Christine Ivery shares insights from the Association of Maternal Child Health Programs conference and highlights our work advancing Perinatal Community Advisory Boards (PCABs) in the latest #SchwimmerScript: njhcqi.info/ceoblog031926 | njhcqi.info/mapsession42...

🏆Congratulations to the 2025 #MayorsWellnessCampaign #NJHealthyTown awardees! Your dedication to fostering health and wellness in your communities is inspiring. See which towns earned this honor and how they are making a difference: njhcqi.info/mwchtpr2025

March 18 is National Health Care Workforce Well-Being Day. 💙 The Quality Institute proudly partners with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation to promote solutions that support mental health, reduce burnout, and strengthen the health care workforce. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/ALLINforMentalHealth

Yesterday, Kate Shamszad, VP of Policy, testified before the Aging and Human Services Assembly Committee on anticipated Medicaid changes under H.R. 1. Drawing from the Quality Institute’s H.R. 1 Health Care Access Workgroup, her testimony outlined key considerations for protecting coverage in NJ.

Join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a MAP virtual work session, “Shifting Power: Centering Community Voices in Maternal Health Reform," featuring a panel discussion with members of Perinatal Community Advisory Boards (PCABs). Register here: njhcqi.info/mapsession42... #MAP4NJ

A new article from BINJE features insight from Quality Institute President and CEO Linda Schwimmer on the importance of improving affordability and accountability in New Jersey’s health care landscape: binje.com/health-cares...

Improving patient safety is a shared commitment. During #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek, we recognize the patient safety leaders, clinicians, and all professionals across New Jersey who are working every day to strengthen safety practices and create more dependable systems of care. 💙

NJHCQI congratulates Dr. Alfred Tallia on being named the 2026 recipient of the Medical Society of New Jersey's DeGroote Award. 🎉Presented by QI member Medical Society of New Jersey, this honor recognizes Dr. Tallia’s leadership in medical education, clinical care, and national medical service.

Congratulations to Quality Institute member Community Health Law Project on their 50 years of advocacy and impact in New Jersey! 🎉 CHLP advocates for people with disabilities across the state to help ensure access to housing stability, income security, health care, and essential supports.

What are your community’s health priorities this year? Our annual Mayors Wellness Campaign County Town Halls offer a space for local leaders to engage in peer learning, collaboration, and strategic planning. 📅 Find your county’s date and register today: www.njhcqi.org/events/mwc-c...

NEW #TakeFiveInterview with Mia Connolly of Oscar Health. Mia discusses everything from AI technology to policy steps states can take to support coverage in the individual health insurance markets. She even explains the what’s and why’s of an ICHRA. Learn more: njhcqi.info/takefive0305...

The new #SchwimmerScript makes the case for smart spending decisions while drafting the next NJ budget. Without a strong system of primary care — NJ will continue to see higher use of more expensive care and residents will suffer from preventable illness: njhcqi.info/ceoblog03052...

Join us for our annual #MayorsWellnessCampaign County Town Halls, a virtual session designed for mayors, public health officials, and MWC committees to connect, exchange ideas, and plan for the year ahead. 📍 View dates and register here: www.njhcqi.org/events/mwc-c...

Join Capital Health for a Community Baby Shower on Sunday, April 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the War Memorial in Trenton. 🍼 Pregnant women and those who recently delivered (infants up to 3 months old) and their support person are invited to enjoy free lunch, giveaways, blood pressure screenings + more.

NEW #TakeFiveInterview: Wardell Sanders, President of the New Jersey Association of Health Plans, examines key policy issues shaping New Jersey’s individual health insurance market, including affordability, out-of-network billing and arbitration, & subsidy changes: njhcqi.info/takefive0219...

The new #SchwimmerScript outlines how the Quality Institute is leading a statewide effort to address the impact of H.R.1 on health care access in New Jersey: njhcqi.info/ceoblog02192...

Through our work helping hospitals implement TeamBirth across NJ, we partner with care teams to strengthen communication and shared decision-making during birth. We are proud to see Capital Health highlight its TeamBirth integration in a recent podcast episode: www.capitalhealth.org/podcasts?seg...

The Quality Institute has released a new quality brief, “When Patients Speak”, that highlights practical steps health care organizations can take to turn patient concerns into actionable safety signals, including quick-win tools that can be implemented right away: njhcqi.info/qualitybrief...

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday in Camden for our Member Breakfast and Engagement Event! 🎉It was wonderful to see so many members in one room and to have the opportunity to connect and strengthen our collective work to improve health care across NJ. Thank you to The Cooperative for hosting!

Congratulations to Ward Sanders, President of QI member, New Jersey Association of Health Plans, on receiving NJBIA's Leonard C. Johnson Award at the 2026 Public Policy Forum. 👏We are proud of Ward and his work advancing affordability and stability in NJ’s health insurance markets.

This week, Program Officer Armonie Pierre-Jacques, MPH, presented on our ongoing partnership with the New Jersey Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (NJ-ACNM) and our shared advocacy to improve access to midwifery care across New Jersey.

NJ has updated its rules for outpatient treatment centers to make it easier for patients to get whole-person care in one place. A new article from @njspotlightnews.org features insight on why these updates are important for both patients and providers: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/nj-r...

NEW #TakeFiveInterview: Denise Anderson, PhD, MPH, inaugural Executive Director of The Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing, discusses the establishment of New Jersey’s Public Health Institute and its role convening partners across the state. Read the full interview: njhcqi.info/takefive012226

NJHCQI is recognizing #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. Check out Quality Institute Vice President of Policy Kate Shamszad’s blog sharing our work on Maternal Infant Health for 2026, including advancing the 4 Pillars in the Maternity Action Plan for NJ: njhcqi.info/ceoblog012226 | njhcqi.info/MAP4NJ

“Ultimately, this approach supports better care coordination, improves the patient experience, and expands access to comprehensive services across the state.” — Kate Shamszad @qualityinstitutenj.bsky.social

A new report from Rutgers School of Public Health, developed in collaboration with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, examines how New Jersey is implementing its maternal and infant health laws enacted between 2018 and 2025: www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...

Join The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, in partnership with the Quality Institute, for a Virtual Youth QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training on Thursday, February 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knowing what to say and how to respond can save a life. 💻Register here: bit.ly/YQPRfeb12

In the latest #TakeFiveInterview with Dr. Angela Starkweather, Dean and Professor of Rutgers School of Nursing, discusses how the institution is responding to New Jersey’s growing nursing shortage: njhcqi.info/takefive0108...

The first #SchwimmerScript of 2026 outlines the Quality Institute’s priorities for this year, including protecting science-based public health policy, supporting Medicaid-insured residents, strengthening primary care, maternal + infant health, & community wellness: njhcqi.info/ceoblog01082...

Mayors: Has your community worked hard this year to promote healthy living? 🏃‍➡️ Celebrate your efforts by applying for the #MayorsWellnessCampaign Healthy Town designation! Showcase how your town is leading the way in health and wellness. Apply now & learn more here: njhcqi.info/MWCHTApp

Quality Institute President & CEO Linda Schwimmer joined Steve Adubato on State of Affairs for the Special Series, “Vaccines: What You Need to Know,” to discuss vaccine policy and the role trusted messengers play in advancing public health. 📽️ Watch here: caucuseducationalcorp.vids.io/videos/8c9bd...