Delaware has been named the top state in the nation for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best States” rankings released this week. The First State rose to the #1 spot from its second-place finish in 2024, earning national recognition for its commitment to healthcare excellence. The rankings, which assess 71 metrics across eight categories, …
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As the 2025 legislative session kicks off, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) announced it’s nearly doubling the size of its staff. While the number only grows from four to seven, DHA President and CEO Brian Frazee said in a news release that the hires help the group build on its efforts to enhance healthcare quality, access, affordability, and equity in …
By Bradley Vasoli DOVER — Delaware’s 16 Senate Democrats unanimously backed Governor John Carney’s (D) five selections for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board while all six of the chamber’s Republicans abstained from voting. Former Delaware State University Board Chair Devona Williams, retiring Delaware Secretary of Finance Richard Geisenberger, business executive and former Woodbridge Superintendent Heath Chasanov, former Nanticoke …
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By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him to forego nominations to the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. The DHA, an advocacy group formed by Delaware hospitals, argued that the commission will take its ultimate form during the upcoming administration of Carney’s fellow Democrat Matt Meyer, who …
The Diamond State Hospital Review Board blew into existence Thursday when Gov. John Carney signed House Bill 350. The board, which will have authority to review Delaware hospital budgets, recommend changes and enforce those changes, will help the state and consumers lower their healthcare bills by limiting the growth of hospital budgets, supporters say. Theoretically, supporters believe, that means the …
