healthcare costs

Delaware's State Employee Benefits Commission expects the state’s group health insurance plan will invest an additional $264 million for primary care between 2029 and 2035.

Gov. Matt Meyer weighs in on several Democratic Primary races, notably endorsing challengers in two state Senate races with Democratic incumbents.

The Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board signed off on its regulations for reviewing Delaware hospital budgets.

The Delaware State Employee Benefits Committee, which is charged with negotiating and contracting benefits for the state’s employees and retirees, this month issued a report on one of Delaware’s largest expenditures, pharmacy benefits.

Delaware’s first Surgeon General, Dr. Neil Hockstein, starts on the job next week. The office will operate within the Department of Health and Social Services.

Governor Matt Meyer passed three healthcare cost reform bills Tuesday, two of which he put early support behind during the legislative session.

Initially controversial legislation aimed at reducing consumer spending on healthcare moved through the State Senate with minimal debate– and public support from the state’s largest healthcare lobbying group.

A possible restructure to a group that has significant sway over state employee and retiree healthcare will keep the treasurer as a member.

Delaware healthcare spending continues to outpace the benchmark goals the state sets for its providers, according to the most recent report from the Health and Social Services Department.

A group that manages state employee benefits and health coverage faces substantial changes under new legislation, proposed by State Senator Brian Townsend.