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Protecting Medicaid Access for the Medically Frail: Preparing for HR1's Challenges
Seton Hall University is collaborating with Greater Newark Health Care Coalition and The Burke Foundation to host a convening on July 31, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Seton Hall Law School, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102. There is a virtual option available for this convening. This convening will focus on the activities needed to inform, assist, and protect Medicaid beneficiaries, while supporting healthcare providers in creating a safe and supportive environment that h
Jul 201 min read


Are Your Healthcare Costs a Burden? Share Your Input!
The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI), in partnership with community and healthcare organizations, is leading a community engagement project focused on improving healthcare access in Atlantic, Cumberland and Salem counties. This initiative will engage uninsured and underinsured residents, as well as the healthcare providers and community organizations that serve them, to ensure that these perspectives inform New Jersey’s rural health strategy. See flyer b
Jul 201 min read
Funding Opportunity: Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs in the National Aging Network
A new funding opportunity is now available from ACL’s Administration on Aging: HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-ADPI-0031, “Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capable Community Health Workers (CHWs).” The awardees will receive a total of up to $750,000 for a three-year project. This funding opportunity is designed to build a person-centered workforce within area agencies on aging that improves access to dementia services and helps more people live well in their communi
Jul 161 min read


H.R. 1 Informational Roundtable
New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) invites you to attend an H.R. 1 Informational Roundtable on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Jersey Reentry Training and Employment Center, 195 Campus Drive, Kearny, New Jersey. This roundtable is intended for individuals who receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits, elected officials and their staff, community partners, legal and healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, veteran service providers, advocacy orga
Jul 11 min read
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