Delaware Hospital Quality vs. Cost Concerns Emerge

Delaware hospitals ranked #2 nationally for quality, but Senator Seigfried highlights no five-star CMS ratings this year, rising per capita spending ($11.3B), and federal Medicaid cuts (8M enrollment drop). The hospital cost review board is under scrutiny. Additionally, the state board on employee drug prices admitted it cannot force PBMs to lower costs, challenging lawmakers' transparency push and adding to healthcare cost concerns.