The New Jersey Hospital Association is a not-for-profit trade organization committed to delivering support and services to the state’s hospitals and other healthcare providers. We share a collective goal of providing quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to the people of the Garden State. Founded in 1918, NJHA has grown to become one of the largest and most influential healthcare organizations in the state. Our membership has grown in numbers and diversity, with close to 400 healthcare organizations including hospitals, health systems, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice providers and healthcare-related business and educational institutions in our membership ranks. NJHA provides leadership in advocacy, policy analysis, quality and financial data, education and community outreach. Our nonprofit affiliate the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey partners with state government and other healthcare interests to promote community health endeavors and other initiatives to build a healthier New Jersey. The NJHA Institute for Quality and Patient Safety is a nationally recognized leader in guiding broad industry efforts to improve the quality, safety and value of healthcare services. And our for-profit affiliate NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions provides group purchasing and other business opportunities that help healthcare providers achieve cost-savings and efficiency.