Vitale Commends Governor for Authorizing a Monitor for

University Hospital

TRENTON – TRENTON – Senate Health, Social Services and Senior Citizen Committee Chair Joseph F. Vitale issued the following statement in response to Governor Phil Murphy’s authorization for the appointment of Judith M. Persichelli to monitor expenditures and quality of care at Newark’s struggling University Hospital:

“I commend the governor for stepping in to review and strengthen the performance of University Hospital. As one of only three Level 1 trauma hospitals, it provides unique and critical care services to a large swath of our residents, in addition to being an important regional health care employer. The quality of care improvements and financial well-being must be addressed and solved. I look forward to working with the administration, hospital and monitor to improve upon what can be a great health care institution.”