Government

The Food and Drug Administration inspected Salt Logistics, LLC in Somerset on March 19 for areas including food composition, labeling, and biological hazards, according to FDA data.

There were three companies in cities associated with Somerset County that received three FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. launched an essay contest inviting grade schoolers from his district to honor America’s upcoming semiquincentennial by exploring local history. Winning essays will be displayed publicly. Submissions are due May 8.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Watchung billed $224,986 for services within the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment category, marking a 14.1% rise over the prior year.

In 2024, North Plainfield Medicaid providers billed $4,589,781 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies group, reflecting a 10.7% rise from the prior year.

In 2024, Somerville’s Medicaid providers recorded $414,610 in billing for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, representing a 130.4% increase from the prior year.

Franklin Park saw a 43.2% increase in Medicaid payments for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in 2024, highlighting shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

Manville saw Medicaid spending for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services rise 2.3% in 2024, as shifting use and reimbursement patterns occurred.

In 2024, Bound Brook Medicaid providers submitted $274,102 in claims for Medicine Services and Procedures, reflecting a 12.9% increase over the prior year.

Skillman saw a 153.6% rise in Medicaid payments for Surgery services in 2024, indicating shifts in usage and reimbursement.