03/28/2024
Delaware hospitals say cost review board proposal a 'non-starter' for providers
- Delaware's health care providers oppose creating a hospital cost review board, saying the model would harm patient care and fail to control costs.
- House Bill 350, proposed by state House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, would create a five-member, politically appointed board to review and approve hospital budgets and expenditures.
- Opponents of the measure have pointed to Vermont's cost review board as a clear example of the approach not working.
Delaware’s health care providers, big and small, have come out opposing a bill that would create a hospital cost review board, saying the “politician-controlled” model would harm patient care and fail to control costs.
State House Speaker Valerie Longhurst proposed creating the “Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board,” which would consist of five politically appointed members who would make sure any changes to hospital budgets align with Delaware’s health spending benchmarks and the health care needs of residents.
Under House Bill 350, hospitals would be required to submit their proposed budgets and financial and utilization information to the board for review and approval on an annual basis.
Check out the full article here: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2024/03/28/delaware-hospitals-oppose-politician-controlled-review-board-bill/73065986007/