Baraka pitches far-reaching overhaul for New Jersey health care
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka — who is running for governor in 2025 — is pitching an overhaul of the state’s health care system that would increase stringent government cost-control measures throughout the industry while increasing programs and services for New Jersey residents.
Parts of the proposal will likely face strong opposition from the health care industry ranging from hospitals, insurers and drugmakers. It would also mark an aggressively hands-on approach from government to beat back rising health care costs and change how companies are paid for providing their services or drugs.
“The costs are out of control,” Baraka said in an interview explaining his plan. “It's one thing if the market was taken care of — it isn't.”