healthcare costs

The Delaware Court of Chancery denies the state’s motion to dismiss ChristianaCare’s lawsuit against a newly created board to review and approve hospital budgets.

Delaware nearly triples its intended healthcare spending goal for 2023, marking the third year in a row the state has outpaced its benchmark.

SMP staff salaries are funded by a federal grant.

The controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board holds its first meeting as it awaits legislative and legal decisions.

The State Employee Benefits Committee gears up to vote on further state health insurance rate increases after this year’s 27% hike.

Gov. Matt Meyer appoints the two final members to the new Hospital Cost Review Board amid ongoing legal challenges and pushback from Republican legislators around the creation of the body.

Five of the seven politically appointed members of the controversial Hospital Cost Review Board are confirmed by the Delaware Senate.

The Delaware Healthcare Association is requesting Gov. John Carney leave Hospital Cost Review Board appointments up to the next administration.

With Delaware’s newly implemented hospital cost review board, the state intends to rework how it formulates its healthcare spending benchmark.

The State Employee Benefits Committee approves an increased budget for the current fiscal year based on a 27% health insurance premium hike for state employees, higher enrollment and increased prescription drug utilization.