LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Souther…
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Delaware Medicare beneficiaries' expanded enrollment rights and new protections are now in effect under Senate Bill 71.
The Delaware Healthcare Association is sounding the alarm over the potential impact a federal government shutdown could have on critical healthcare services across the state.
Delaware's U.S. Senators have joined 255 Members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief pertains to Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, consolidated cases that address the implications of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) in the context of abortion care.
A recent evaluation of Delaware hospitals by The Leapfrog Group reveals that none received an A grade in their safety assessments. The hospitals, including Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare, and TidalHealth Nanticoke, faced declines in their safety scores, raising concerns about patient safety. The Delaware Healthcare Association expressed reservations about the survey's methodology, emphasizing the impact of outdated data and penalties for non-participation. The Leapfrog Group defended its methodology, highlighting its focus on current and comprehensive data from various sources, including its hospital survey and CMS. The safety grades, released twice a year, play a crucial role in providing transparency and aiding consumers in making informed healthcare decisions.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that they have added by prescription drugs and imaging procedures to they CostAware website.
Annual Medicaid eligibility renewal determinations have begun for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Most people currently receiving services under Medicaid have actions to take to avoid gaps in health coverage.