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Essential coverage of public health trends, local policy, and issues of access and equity in Delaware’s medical system.
Seaford combines recreation, outreach in unique use of opioid settlement funds
After having dealt first-hand with gun violence and drug overdoses in his community for nearly three decades, Seaford Police Chief Marshall Craft saw an opportunity for change: funds from Delaware’s Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC).
What Delawareans need to know about changes to Medicare, Medicaid
Nearly half of all First State residents rely on health insurance coverage provided through either Medicaid or Medicare. It’s important for Delawareans to understand the differences between the programs, particularly amid new restrictions and funding cuts to both programs following the passage of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Delaware awards $23M to local health centers, braces for Medicaid reductions
State officials met outside of La Red Health Center in Georgetown on Thursday to make the announcement, where they hope these funds will help to modernize the three federally qualified health centers and bolster their preventative care capabilities.
Insurance Summarized
Here’s what to know: Debates over health insurance in Delaware focus on rising ACA costs, calls for federal tax credit extensions to maintain affordability, and contentious state-level primary care reform initiatives.
This summary was generated with the support of AI and edited by a human editor for accuracy.
Delaware holds hearing on hotly contested primary care reform bill
Delaware senators held their first debate over a bold health care reform proposal that would prioritize investments for primary care and is aimed at preventing costly trips to emergency rooms.
