Lawsuit Reform Alliance Director on litigation costs: ‘Every day we pay for other people’s lawsuits.’
Tom Stebbins of the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York said excessive lawsuit costs are raising expenses for consumers and businesses.
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Insurance Information Institute explains link between social inflation and New Jersey auto premiums
The Insurance Information Institute announced that social inflation is driving up auto insurance premiums in New Jersey.
Insurance Information Institute announces litigation is driving higher auto insurance premiums
The Insurance Information Institute announced that excessive litigation is increasing auto insurance costs nationwide.
Civil rights groups seek court order blocking DOJ request for NJ voter data
Civil rights organizations and a New Jersey voter have filed a motion to intervene in the federal case U.S. v. Caldwell, aiming to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from…
NJPP calls for end of municipal public defender application fees in New Jersey
Thousands of people in New Jersey are facing a difficult decision between defending themselves in court or taking on debt, according to a new report from New Jersey Policy Perspective…
National Consumers League announces poll showing support for 340B drug pricing program reform
National Consumers League announced the results of a new Morning Consult national poll showing strong public support for comprehensive reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Former Trump domestic policy director on 340B: ‘Nonprofit hospitals are using this program as a get rich quick scheme’
Joe Grogan, former Director of the Domestic Policy Council under the Trump Administration, has expressed concerns about the misuse of the 340B drug discount program by nonprofit hospitals and pharmacy…
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency on pharmacy benefit managers: ‘Primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S.’
Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency said pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are the primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S., highlighting how PBMs profit from negotiated savings.
U.S. Senate Health Chair: ‘Congress needs to act to bring much-needed reform’ to federal drug discount program used by 22 NJ hospitals
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said that Congress needs to reform the federal 340b federal drug discount program, after he released the results of an investigation showing ‘transparency and oversight…
Sussex County Democratic chair on Spiller dues claim: ‘A lot of educators thought it was just PAC money’
Zoe Heath, Chair of the Sussex County Democratic Committee, said NJEA President Sean Spiller’s confirmation that teacher dues are directly supporting his gubernatorial bid creates a serious conflict of interest…
Health Reform Group: ‘Fatal flaw’ in drug discount program used by 27 New Jersey hospitals is ‘a lack of transparency’
Kasia Mulligan, a spokesperson for the Patients Come First advocacy group, said that the 340B drug discount program lacks transparency and has been exploited by hospitals, preventing savings from reaching…
National Consumer League CEO: Federal drug discount program serving 27 New Jersey hospitals is ‘a financial bonanza for non-profit hospitals’
Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League (NCL), said the federal 340B drug discount program, initially intended to assist low-income patients, has become a “financial bonanza for non-profit hospitals.”
National Pharmaceutical Council CEO: ‘Growth in profiteering’ from federal drug discount program utilized by New Jersey hospitals
John O’Brien, the president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), said reforms to the federal 340b drug discount program are needed to rein in the “growth in profiteering”…
State Sen. Bramnick on insurance affordability: We need ‘real solutions to get New Jersey back on track and affordable’
Jon Bramnick, a New Jersey State Senator, announced that he has discussed various affordability and insurance policy issues with residents of Garfield and is ready with solutions to address these…
Former HHS Official: DOGE should investigate ‘abuse and waste’ in 340 drug discount program utilized by 27 New Jersey hospitals
A former official with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said the federal 340b drug discount program is a reminder of “abuse and waste” that exists in…
Advocacy group urges ethical integration of AI in education
MyPayMySay, an advocacy group, has highlighted the need for ethical integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Educators urged by MyPayMySay to consider personal liability insurance
MyPayMySay, an advocacy group, has drawn attention to the increasing legal risks faced by educators due to incidents in classrooms.
State Sen. Bramnick: We must ‘stand with the average person and the consumer’
Jon Bramnick, a New Jersey State Senator representing District 21, announced his intention to prioritize consumers and everyday residents over insurance companies if elected governor.
PACT survey: 86% of voters say the cost of living has increased
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) announced that 86% of voters say their cost of living has increased over the past year, and that bipartisan support for legal reforms is needed…
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer: Proposed tariffs would ‘send Jersey car insurance rates soaring’
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey’s 5th congressional district, said that President Trump’s proposed tariffs would lead to increased car insurance rates in New Jersey, as they would…
Former S.C. Director on auto insurance costs: ‘I should’ve shopped around for insurance companies a long time ago’
Christopher Slick, a former South Carolina Director, revealed that he paid $1,400 monthly to insure a car that was subsequently stolen.
Patients Come First director: 340B program is ‘being exploited by many large, nonprofit health systems’
Jeanette Hoffman, executive director of Patients Come First New Jersey, has raised concerns about the misuse of the 340B Drug Pricing Program by large nonprofit health systems, including those in…
Health Analysts: DOGE should ‘look no further than the 340b drug discount program’ utilized by 27 NJ Hospitals
Two health analysts said the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should “look no further than the 340b drug discount program’ in the department’s efforts to “overhaul government spending.”
NJ Health Reform Group: PBMs ‘have been allowed to exploit a broken system to prioritize profits over patients’
Jeanette Hoffman, executive director of Patients Come First New Jersey, has urged Congress to prioritize lowering prescription drug prices through pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform.
Health Analyst: Drug discount program utilized by NJ hospitals is ‘funneling money from hardworking Americans to hospital systems’
A national health analyst said the federal 340b drug discount program is leading to increased health care costs for patients.