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Phil Murphy delays move that could have hurt thousands of psychiatric patients

Phil Murphy delays move that could have hurt thousands of psychiatric patients

May. 11, 2018

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Phil Murphy delays move that could have hurt thousands of psychiatric patients

Gov. Phil Murphy's administration Wednesday delayed a new payment system for some private mental health providers who've warned the change could disrupt services to thousands of people discharged from New Jersey psychiatric hospitals.

Phil Murphy delays move that could have hurt thousands of psychiatric patients

We really do have a solution to the opioid epidemic — and one state is showing it works

We really do have a solution to the opioid epidemic — and one state is showing it works

May. 10, 2018

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We really do have a solution to the opioid epidemic — and one state is showing it works

Fawn Ricciuti started using opioids a decade ago, when she was enrolled in a New Jersey pain management program.

We really do have a solution to the opioid epidemic — and one state is showing it works

Depression Has Spiked By 33% In the Last Five Years, a New Report Says

Depression Has Spiked By 33% In the Last Five Years, a New Report Says

May. 10, 2018

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Depression Has Spiked By 33% In the Last Five Years, a New Report Says

Diagnoses of clinical depression — also known as major depression — have risen by 33% since 2013, according to a new report from health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Depression Has Spiked By 33% In the Last Five Years, a New Report Says

NJ Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer From Depression

NJ Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer From Depression

May. 10, 2018

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NJ Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer From Depression

A study by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has found that 3.5 percent of their insurance policy holders suffer from major depression — and women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed.

NJ Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer From Depression

CMS rolls out first rural health strategy

CMS rolls out first rural health strategy

May. 09, 2018

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CMS rolls out first rural health strategy

CMS' new rural health strategy unveiled May 8 aims to improve access to healthcare for 20 percent of people living in rural areas and ensure CMS policies and programs are not negatively affecting rural care.

CMS rolls out first rural health strategy