Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Healthcare Association’
UPDATE: Senate Bill 1 Advances from Health Committee
UPDATE –3/18/26: Delaware legislation aimed at improving access to primary care and controlling healthcare costs has advanced out of the Senate Health Committee. Supporters say Senate Bill 1 would expand access, shift toward value-based care, and address high costs, particularly in underserved areas. However, earlier concerns from the Delaware Healthcare Association suggest the proposal could…
Read MoreDelaware Hospitals Urge Respiratory Illness Precautions
As respiratory illness cases increase, the Delaware Healthcare Association is urging residents to take precautions and seek appropriate care. As of Jan. 9th, the CDC classified respiratory illness activity as high nationwide and very high in Delaware, with flu and RSV-related emergency department visits also rated high. Hospitals expect seasonal surges and encourage patients with…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Legislation Creating Diamond State Hospital Review Board Aimed at Tackling Rising Health Care Costs
Governor John Carney today signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. Governor Carney says rising health care costs are having a significant impact on Delaware families and state taxpayers. He says the bill will help lower the growth of health care costs in Delaware, while making sure…
Read MoreUPDATED: HB 350 Passed in the State House
UPDATED – 05/21/24 – After nearly an hour of discussion on the House floor, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 was approved with a simple majority of 24 for the bill and 16 against with 1 absent. The measure now goes to the Governor for his signature. Governor John Carney issued the following statement…
Read MoreNew Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.Delaware Code already classifies assault against people in various professions as a second-degree crime, including physicians, nurses and EMT’s. However, it did not include numerous other employees in a health system who have close contact…
Read MoreFace Masks Still Required in DE Hospitals & Many Health Care Settings Statewide
In light of changing mask guidance and mandates, the Delaware Healthcare Association is reminding the public that face coverings are still required in Delaware hospitals and many other health care settings across the state. This practice is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) continued recommendation of universal masking in health care…
Read MoreVolunteers Encouraged To Help At Del. Hospitals
Volunteers are encouraged to step forward and help staff at Delaware’s stressed hospitals. The Delaware Healthcare Association is looking for volunteers who may have prior health care experience or people who may be able to fill non-clinical support positions such as registering patients, answering phones, cleaning rooms or delivering supplies. An online form is available…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Statewide Testing Plan for Coronavirus
On Friday, Governor John Carney announced a coordinated statewide plan (with Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Healthcare Association, and each of the health care systems in Delaware) to ensure people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus have access to safe and efficient testing in the First State – at NO cost to patients. Beginning Monday…
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