NJ Spotlight published the following article on January 13, 2014. To read the full article, click here.
NATIONAL REPORT OFFERS ROAD MAP FOR NJ HEALTHCARE POLICYMAKERS
ANDREW KITCHENMAN | JANUARY 13, 2014
State healthcare policymakers should work to lower healthcare costs while improving the quality of care, with a focus on gathering and sharing data and setting statewide goals, according to a recently published report.
The State Health Care Cost Containment Commission, launched just over a year ago released a series of recommendations, beginning with a call for an alliance of stakeholders – including all interested parties, from state government officials to industry leaders to consumer representatives – committed to transforming the healthcare system.
The urgency of this task is highlighted by the fact that U.S. healthcare costs are nearly twice as high as costs in other developed countries, while health outcomes are worse than in many other countries.