University Hospital’s state monitor to become acting CEO
University Hospital announced Thursday that its state-appointed monitor, Judy Persichilli, will serve as acting CEO and president.
The decision was made by the board of directors as the Newark institution launches a strategic planning process.
“Over...
Brach Eichler survey: More than half of physicians who responded said they changed their...
Physicians in New Jersey are still trying to figure out which financial structure works best for them in an ever-changing health care environment.
That’s one of the biggest takeaways from the seventh annual Brach Eichler...
Merck announces leadership changes; president of GHH to step down
Merck announced Tuesday its president of global human health, Adam H. Schechter, will be stepping down from his role and into an advisory capacity to the CEO, effective Dec. 31.
The company said the change...
The Medicines Co. names new CEO
Parsippany-based The Medicines Co. announced Tuesday that its has appointed Mark Timney its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective immediately.
Timney will succeed Clive Meanwell, who has been named chief innovation...
Mallinckrodt exec talks about inspiration, specialization at BioNJ’s Women in STEM event
It has been proven, Debbie Hart said, that companies with women throughout their organizations — including in higher-ranking positions — are more successful.
“That is why today speaks directly to our commitment at BioNJ,” Hart,...
Horizon to work overtime to help customers sign up for health coverage
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced it is boosting its efforts to help customers sign up for insurance coverage.
The enrollment deadline for 2019 is Saturday, and Horizon said it plans to...
Daiichi Sankyo, Sarah Cannon partner to develop novel cancer therapies
Tokyo-based Daiichi Sankyo Co. and Nashville, Tennessee-based Sarah Cannon Research Institute announced Monday a strategic collaboration to develop novel cancer therapies.
Daiichi Sankyo's U.S. headquarters is based in Basking Ridge.
The partnership will combine Daiichi Sankyo's ability to...
RCA opens new outpatient center in Trenton for opioid, other drug-related addictions
Recovery Centers of America, a community-based provider, announced it has opened a new outpatient center in Trenton to meet the growing demand for treatment for opioid and other drug-related addictions.
The center will provide Medication-Assisted Treatment,...
Sources: Minimum wage proposal would force N.J. to increase Medicaid reimbursement by $200M
The $15 minimum wage legislation introduced Thursday by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin is already creating a stir. The strategy for home health aides and those who care for the elderly, who are typically reimbursed...
Ostrowsky explains why RWJBarnabas is latest — and largest — N.J. health system to...
RWJBarnabas Health is joining five other New Jersey health systems in announcing its intent to implement a $15 minimum wage in 2019.
RWJBH CEO Barry Ostrowsky told ROI-NJ that his organization has been studying the...