Health researchers discuss Medicaid cancer screening trends, best practices

Published Date: 20 Sep 2025

New Jersey has the 10th-highest rate of cancer incidence in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death in New Jersey, and thousands of residents die from preventable cancers each year.

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