HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Statement on Assembly Passage of A-1502, The Patient and Provider Protection Act and PBM Reform
Trenton, May 18, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement concerning today’s full General Assembly passage of A-1502, the “Patient and Provider Protection Act.” “We applaud the Assembly’s passage of this important legislation, which will improve access to life-saving medications and lower costs for patients. New Jersey is known as the ‘Medicine Chest of the World’ for our global leadership in discovering […]
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey statement on Assembly Bill A-1502, The Patient and Provider Protection Act and PBM reform
Trenton, May 14, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement concerning today’s Assembly Appropriations Committee’s passage of A-1502, the “Patient and Provider Protection Act.” “The Committee and the bill sponsors should be recognized for their leadership on helping lower […]
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Statement on Governor Sherrill’s Permitting Dashboard Announcement
Trenton, April 30, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement regarding Governor Sherrill’s permitting dashboard announcement: “We commend the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to making New Jersey a more competitive place to do business through its work to expedite and […]
Op-Ed: “Most Favored Nation” Drug Pricing Hurts Patients, Innovation, and New Jersey Jobs
By Chrissy Buteas, President and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org) and Dan Leonard, Executive Director, We Work For Health (WWFH – www.weworkforhealth.org) Published on April 29, 2006 by TAPInto’s New Jersey affiliates in Bayonne, Hamilton, Hoboken, Jersey City, Nutley, Paterson, and Wayne April 29, 2026 ― Making medicines more affordable is a goal […]
Local Media Coverage on HINJ’s Statement on Tariffs
Trenton, April 6, 2026 ― Last week, HINJ released a statement addressing proposed federal tariffs on pharmaceuticals and key materials. The statement was referenced in several New Jersey media outlets over the weekend. BINJE: Buteas, Hart: Trump’s latest tariff will hurt sector Leaders of HINJ, BioNJ say executive order — calling for tariffs as high […]
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Statement on Today’s Announcement Concerning Section 232 Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Aluminum, Copper, and Steel
Trenton, April 2, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement regarding today’s announcement on Section 232 tariffs on pharmaceuticals, aluminum, copper, and steel: “America’s and New Jersey’s life sciences are fundamental to our national security and economic growth, but […]
Pulse 2026 Recap: Watch the Videos On‑Demand
Thank you for being part of Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally; Driving Our Economy Locally. Whether you attended in person or couldn’t join us, we invite you to watch the event videos and experience the conversations and highlights. Watch Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Keynote Address https://youtu.be/EhO4BiAnmkQ Watch Part 1 – featuring a special Patient Advocacy Award […]
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Statement on the Patient and Provider Protection Act and PBM Reform
Trenton, March 19, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement concerning today’s Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee’s hearing on Chairman Roy Freiman’s “Patient and Provider Protection Act.” “HINJ commends Chairman Freiman and the AFI Committee for their steadfast […]
ROI-NJ Video Coverage of HINJ Pulse 2026 event
ROI-NJ VIDEO COVERAGE OF HINJ PULSE 2026 EVENT The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey’s Pulse 2026 event received coverage highlighting New Jersey’s leadership in life sciences and the critical policy conversations shaping the industry’s future, including this ROI-NJ video. Featuring remarks from Governor Mikie Sherrill alongside HINJ leadership and industry stakeholders, the segment captures key […]
HINJ’s Pulse 2026 Draws Widespread Media Coverage
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey’s “Pulse 2026: Saving Lives Globally, Driving Our Economy Locally” event drew widespread media coverage, underscoring New Jersey’s leadership in life sciences and the critical role the industry plays in advancing innovation while navigating complex policy challenges. Featuring remarks from Governor Mikie Sherrill and HINJ leadership, the forum generated thoughtful […]