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DE HB350

DE HB350
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Costs.


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Introduced
04/23/2024
In Committee
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/25/2024
Passed
05/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/13/2024

Introduced Session

152nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

This Act creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which will be responsible for an annual review of hospital budgets and related financial information. The Board will have 7 members: 6 appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and the Executive Director of the Delaware Healthcare Association. This Act creates a requirement that hospitals submit yearly budgets, audited financial statements, and related financial information to the Board for review.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board, which will be responsible for an annual review of hospital budgets and related financial information. The Board will have 7 members, including 6 appointed by the Governor and the Executive Director of the Delaware Healthcare Association. The bill requires hospitals to submit yearly budgets, audited financial statements, and other financial information to the Board for review. If a hospital's actual annual cost growth exceeds the state's spending benchmark, the Board may require the hospital to submit a performance improvement plan. The bill also includes temporary pricing measures that limit how much hospitals can increase rates in 2025 and 2026, with some exceptions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 06/13/2024)

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