Tag: Healthcare

Rep. Berry Hosts Healthcare Roundtable to Address Delaware’s Healthcare Workforce and Patient Access

DOVER – Last week, Rep. Alonna Berry, in partnership with the Delaware Academy of Family Physicians, convened with healthcare leaders from across Delaware for her inaugural Healthcare Roundtable.  The Sussex County lawmaker brought together physicians, healthcare executives, educators, students, residents, and policymakers to […]

House Passes Neal Bill to Better Regulate Highly Caffeinated Beverages

DOVER – In response to the increase in energy drink consumption and marketing practices in the U.S., the House unanimously passed a measure Thursday that would create more transparency around potential severe health effects following the consumption of caffeinated beverages. […]

House Passes Bills to Strengthen State’s Reproductive Healthcare Options

DOVER – The General Assembly passed legislation Sunday that would expand access to andincrease transparency surrounding reproductive healthcare. Sponsored by Sen. Kyle Evans Gay and House Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown,Senate Bill 300 would require crisis pregnancy centers to post signage […]

House Passes Rep. Longhurst Bill to Curb Healthcare Cost Growth

DOVER – On Thursday, the House passed legislation aimed at reducing the alarming rise of healthcare costs by establishing greater transparency over hospital spending and pricing. Sponsored by House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, House Bill 350 (S) would address Delaware’s escalating hospital spending by creating […]