"Working to Do What We can..." - Trio of Bills Signed to Address Healthcare Costs, Access
The package expands charity care, limits medical debt collection and blocks private equity hospital acquisitions.
- On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer signed three healthcare bills at Henrietta Johnson Medical Center in Wilmington, aiming to reduce costs and expand access to care for Delaware residents.
- To prevent for-profit entities from acquiring nonprofit hospitals, Senate Bill 313 establishes a two-year moratorium through July 1, 2028, which Meyer said keeps "profiteers" away from Delaware health systems.
- Primary care investment increases under Senate Bill 1, which phases in hospital reimbursement caps; the Delaware Healthcare Association endorsed the compromise after initially warning of more than $400 million in funding cuts.
- Patients gain protection under Senate Bill 13, which creates standardized charity care procedures and pauses medical debt collection during financial assistance applications, establishing significant protections nationwide.
- Hospitals face implementation challenges ahead, including federal Medicaid changes expected in 2027, though DHA President and CEO Brian Frazee noted the sector will brace for operational impacts while continuing collaboration.
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Source: Gov. Meyer Office DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today signified three bills encouraged at low health care costs, expanding access to care, and protecting Delaware hospitals from private equity ownership. Joined by legislative leaders, state officers, health care providers and community partners at Henrietta Johnson Medical Center in Wilmington, the Government signified Senate Bill 1, Senate Bill 13, and Senate Bill 313, which together re…
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