HealthCare Institute of New Jersey statement on State Senate confirmation of Dr. Stephen Cha as Department of Human Services Commissioner

Trenton, February 24, 2026 ― Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ – www.hinj.org), released the following statement concerning the New Jersey State Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Stephen Cha as Commissioner of the Department of Human Services:

“New Jersey’s life sciences community congratulates Dr. Cha on his confirmation today as Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.  Dr. Cha’s storied background, experiences and leadership will inform his work to serve the millions of New Jerseyans who rely on the Department to protect their healthcare needs.”

Buteas continued, “As the ‘Medicine Chest of the World,’ New Jersey remains a global leader in delivering new treatments and cures for patients everywhere.  We look forward to partnering with the Commissioner on advancing human health here in New Jersey and around the world.”