NJ Doctors Got $56M In Gifts, Fees From Drug And Device Makers
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), drug makers now have to report gifts and fees to doctors and hospitals.
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Nurses and Doctors Are Fighting Back Against Corporate Healthcare by Unionizing
Health-care issues got scant attention at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, but outside the hall, a wave of labor victories at area hospitals showed the business of medicine is getting an injection of union action.
As deadline looms, what to know about N.J.'s epic pension amendment fight
The New Jersey Senate has until Monday to vote to submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the fall ballot for voter approval. But now it's uncertain whether it will make it to the ballot at all.
HPAE President Ann Twomey Comments on the Significance of Hillary Clinton's Nomination
HPAE President Ann Twomey explains why she is supporting Hillary Clinton for President.
CMS Issues "Overall Quality Star Ratings" for NJ Hospitals
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued today the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating that reflects comprehensive quality information about the care provided at our nation’s hospitals.
N.J. treatment center employees make rare move to unionize
Employees at Sunrise House in Lafayette, N.J., have voted to join the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) union.
Health Care Cuts Hurt All Hospitals
During Trenton’s annual budgeting process, instead of sticking with the proposed plan for Charity Care funding, the Governor decided to redirect 82 percent of Charity Care funding pool to only 12 New Jersey hospitals. This leaves 59 hospitals with only
Justice Dept. Will Seek to Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers
The Justice Department is preparing lawsuits to block two giant health insurance deals, according to a person briefed on the matter, continuing a spate of antitrust actions in a whirlwind year for mergers and acquisitions.
Philadelphia's largest public union agrees to wage increases, new pension plan
The City of Philadelphia and its largest public union have agreed to terms on a new four-year contract on Friday night. City workers will receive 3-percent pay increases in 2016, 2017 and 2019. A 2.5-percent increase is scheduled in 2018.
Labor Seeks Stronger Workplace Violence Protections For Healthcare
Pattern of assaults at Bergen Regional Medical Center has sparked concern among state legislative leaders, healthcare advocates, union officials.
Rally for Trump Taj Mahal Workers on Strike
From the New Jersey AFL-CIO More than 1,000 of our UNITE HERE Local 54 brothers and sisters are on strike at the Trump Taj Mahal. These workers, and the community, are under siege by billionaire Carl Icahn, who took away
Unions Representing Healthcare Workers Petition for Workplace Safety
Today, a coalition of unions petitioned OSHA to promulgate a comprehensive workplace violence prevention standard to protect all workers in healthcare and social service settings.