![]() "All New Jerseyans deserve access to quality health care. All New Jerseyans should have access to the care they need with a cost they can afford,” said Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. Individuals should not have to make critical decisions to forego care because they are concerned about the cost. High quality, affordable health care is a right for everyone. “The health care cost growth benchmark program will promote increased transparency and accountability for health care spending, and slow the rate of growth to make health care more affordable and sustainable for families, individuals, employers, and the state.” “Today we are coming together with health care partners and employers to say that we are all committed to the shared goal of providing relief to residents in our state as they seek the quality care they need,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “New Jerseysans deserve the piece of mind of quality and accessible health care and we know that access often begins with being able to afford the care you need without sacrificing other critical needs,” said Governor’s Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency Director Shabnam Salih. “As we continue our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and think about our collective recovery, I’m proud that my Office has been able to support the development and launch of this important program so we can establish a future for a comprehensive health care affordability work in New Jersey for years to come.” “The COVID-19 pandemic underscores just how important it is that New Jersey continues to work to lower the cost of health care for residents, and we recognize that affordable, quality health care is a critical part of our COVID-19 recovery,” said Governor Murphy. “Making New Jersey a more affordable place to call home for our residents and businesses means working to address the cost of high health care prices. New Jersey has world class health care institutions and providers, and we want to ensure that New Jerseyans have more affordable access to these services.” The Governor also announced a stakeholder compact that unites New Jersey insurers, health care providers, and health care advocates in support of the new program and the goal of working together to provide more affordable health care for all New Jerseyans. TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order #277, launching the New Jersey Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark Program, joined byGovernor's Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency Director Shabnam Salih, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride, New Jersey Hospital Association CEO Cathy Bennett, New Jersey Association of Health Plans President Wardell Sanders, and Sandkamp Woodworks owner Tony Sandkamp. The investigation is ongoing at the time of this report.Program Widely Supported by Advocates, Health Care Providers, and Insurers Police say a preliminary investigation shows speed and drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash. The driver of the van was not injured in the crash. Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones as they grieve this terrible loss,” Benchmark officials said in a statement. At this time, police are conducting an investigation and we are fully cooperating with them in their efforts to obtain more information about this tragedy. “Benchmark Human Services is deeply saddened by the loss of someone who was in our services for a very long time. Benchmark officials say the victim was a longtime client. Miller of Richmond, was struck by a 15 passenger van, driven by a Benchmark employee. ![]() 7, officers were called to a fatal crash in the 800 block of Mendelson Drive, near Benchmark Human Services. The Richmond Police Department says around 4 p.m. (WPTA) - A van belonging to a Fort Wayne-based company was involved in a deadly accident in eastern Indiana over the weekend, police say.
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