Delaware Healthcare Association

DHA sent a letter this week to outgoing Governor John Carney urging him NOT to nominate members of the HB 350 Board in the lame-duck period of his administration. With pending litigation and ongoing discussions with the incoming administration and legislative leaders on potential changes to this problematic bill, the final shape of the law will occur under the Meyer/Gay administration. Please join us in urging Governor Carney and the Delaware Senate NOT to make lame-duck appointments to the HB 350 Board. https://buff.ly/4eXYk3L

The University of Vermont Health Network announced cuts to staff and services in response to budget restrictions imposed by the Green Mountain Care Board. The cuts include 200 job losses, the closure of dialysis units, and a reduction in overnight patient beds.

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Blood Bank of Delmarva has issued an urgent call for blood donors as local donations have recently declined by nearly 20%, putting the community’s blood supply even more at risk at an already vulnerable time. As the holiday season approaches, Blood Bank of Delmarva is facing a severe shortage of all blood types, especially Type O, which is crucial for emergencies and trauma care. To make an appointment at a location near you, donors can go to delmarvablood.org or call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.

Today, DHA issued a statement congratulating Delaware's general election winners as well as the new leadership of the Delaware House of Representatives: ____________________________________________________________________________________ DHA Statement on Delaware’s General Election Results (Dover, DE – Nov. 12, 2024) The Delaware Healthcare Association congratulates the First State’s newly elected leaders: Gov.-elect Matt Meyer, Lt. Gov.-elect Kyle Evans Gay, U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, U.S. Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester, and all of the winning state legislative candidates. “The voice of Delaware’s hospital and healthcare community was profound during the 2024 election season. We look forward to working with the Meyer administration as well as new and returning legislators whom voters have entrusted to strengthen healthcare in Delaware,” said DHA President & CEO Brian Frazee. Governor-elect Meyer was the first gubernatorial candidate to ever be endorsed by the DHA Political Action Committee. “Our hope is that they will join us in partnership to bolster Delaware’s healthcare workforce, ensure healthcare access, quality and affordability, and advance health equity, and we thank the more than 10,000 Delawareans who engaged with us in 2024 for their continued support of our collective efforts.” Frazee added it’s imperative that we work in collaboration with our new leaders on healthcare policies that will allow hospitals to build on their ranking as No. 2 in the nation for hospital quality and meet their commitment and obligation to serving their patients and our communities. DHA also congratulates the new leadership of the Delaware House of Representatives, including Speaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris, a 2024 DHA Legislator of the Year, as well as new Majority Whip Ed Osienski, new Minority Leader Tim Dukes, and new Minority Whip Jeff Spiegelman. “As a nurse and longtime healthcare leader, Speaker-elect Minor-Brown is uniquely positioned to strengthen healthcare in Delaware and we are eager for her leadership on our shared priorities around workforce, access, quality, and affordability, and health equity. DHA looks forward to working with her, the other House and Senate legislative leaders, and their caucuses on these key initiatives,” Frazee said. https://buff.ly/4hJoJ7I

Diet, exercise, sleep — all are fundamental to our health, but our relationship to light doesn’t get mentioned as much. Now, a massive new study suggests light-driven disruption can take years off our lives. https://buff.ly/3AGZodW

It was great to participate in Delaware’s Return Day today where each party literally buries the hatchet after the elections! The DHA team even got to snag a few photos with Delaware’s new Governor Matt Meyer and new U.S. Representative Sarah McBride!!

🇺🇸 There’s still time to vote!! 🗳️ Polls are open until 8pm tonight. 🙋If you’re not sure where to go, visit: https://buff.ly/3NVdj3i

November is diabetes awareness month. Did you know that Delaware ranks 9th in the nation for the highest rates of adults with diabetes? Learn more about diabetes including how to prevent and manage the disease here: https://buff.ly/3Ys5VRy

Did you know that early voting is underway in Delaware? You can head to the polls now to help choose the public officials – from U.S. president, Delaware’s governor and a slate of other races – who will affect the future of Delaware’s healthcare and related policies. Early voting runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Check here for voting locations: https://buff.ly/3MyJ5lN You can find general election information here: https://buff.ly/3AoBCU0 The shape of healthcare in Delaware will be a focus in the state next year, so please take a moment to impact its future. Thank you for standing up for quality healthcare!