Delaware Gov. Carney plans to spend $2B to fight health care costs
In a bold move to address rising health care costs in Delaware, Governor John Carney has announced a plan to allocate $2 billion towards combating the issue. This comes on the heels of recent rankings that placed the First State second in hospital quality and sixth in overall health care quality in the United States.
The rankings, released by U.S. News and World Report, have highlighted Delaware’s success in providing high-quality care to its residents. However, the state has also faced criticism for its low patient safety rankings, with a recent report by The Leapfrog Group ranking Delaware as the worst in the nation for hospital patient safety.
In response to these challenges, state lawmakers approved the creation of a hospital cost review board to ensure that hospitals align their pricing with annual spending benchmarks set by Delaware. The Delaware Healthcare Association has also been vocal in questioning the methodology of certain reports that rank the state lower in health care ratings.
Despite these challenges, Delaware’s health care system continues to receive accolades for its quality of care. The state received high marks in various categories, including hospital quality, health care quality, health care access, and overall health care rankings.
As the state continues to grapple with rising health care costs, Governor Carney’s plan to invest $2 billion in fighting these costs signals a commitment to improving the health care system for all Delawareans. With ongoing efforts to address these challenges, Delaware remains focused on providing top-notch care to its residents.