The health care industry is undeniably going through a transformative period in terms of advancements, one that could lead to countless lives saved and health maintained. But one element of this transformation threatens to roll back much of the progress we’ve already made, permanently changing for millions of New Jersey patients which health care professional can oversee...

New Jerseyans walking into an exam room with a bad case of the flu, back pain, stomachache or any number of other ailments have for years now increasingly been evaluated, diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner working with a physician. Now that collaboration may be coming to an end, and nurse practitioners could soon...

When a friend or loved one requires an expert medical opinion or emergency care, those involved hope to receive the highest quality health care from the most qualified health care professionals. In these stressful times, we rely on medical experts to guide us down the best path. However, there’s a current debate in Trenton over...