DOVER, Del. (AP) — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * DOVER, Del.
(AP) — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? DOVER, Del. (AP) — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals.
The legislation passed the House on a 24-16 vote with two Democrats joining Republicans in voting against the measure. It triggered strong opposition from the medical and business communities. It now goes to Democratic Gov.
John Carney, who released a statement after the vote saying the bill will help lower the growth of health care costs in Delaware. “I look forward to signing it into law,” he said. Democratic lawmakers revised the legislation in recent days to address some of the concerns expressed by opponents, including scores of doctors who demonstrated at Legislative Hall over the past several w.
