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NJ law allows mentally ill to be forced into outpatient care
New Jersey has approved a bill allowing the mentally ill to be ordered into outpatient treatment against their will, in a measure which will take effect a year from today's signing by Gov. John... Read more...
Politicians declare war on pre-existing condition exclusions
In recent days, President Obama has been decrying the use of pre-existing conditions by health insurers to exclude some patients from individual coverage. In doing so, he's become one of a growing... Read more...
NJ plans help for high-risk pregnant women
A New Jersey task force has set plans to help the state roll out better education and increased access to care for at-risk pregnant women. In a new report, the Prenatal Care Task Force noted that... Read more...
N.J. Blue plan files to go for-profit
New Jersey's Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield has filed with the state to convert from not-for-profit to for-profit status, in what it says is a bid to boost its financial options. In its filing... Read more...
