“Affordable Care Act Outreach Remains Spotty in Some Parts of NJ” examined geographic gaps in the coverage of federally funded navigators and assisters for enrolling in health insurance. It found that one county wasn’t served by any of the funded agencies. “Merger of Two Hospitals Could Increase Quality, but Also Concentrate Power” examined both the potential positive and negative effects of a proposed hospital merger. An expert on hospital concentrations raised concerns about the market power of the proposed combined system. “Is Christie Calling the Shots When It Comes to NJ’s Quarantine Policies” looked at the apparent difference between how Gov. Chris Christie was handling the Ebola quarantine and the state’s established quarantine policy. “High-Profile Couple Will Have to Tiptoe Through Ethical Minefield” included interviews raising concerns about the ethical implications about the spouse of the state’s top hospital regulator taking a hospital job.”
