Delaware Healthcare Association

02/05/2026

As our aging population continues to grow, Beebe Healthcare has created a comprehensive resource guide that provides information on local services, healthcare, and more. Thank you to team Beebe for compiling this guide and recognizing how critical it is to address both medical and social factors like food insecurity and more.

Read more: https://www.beebehealthcare.org/health-hub/wellness/advancing-age-friendly-care

01/30/2026

Senate Bill 213, which was a product of the settlement agreement that was reached on House Bill 350, has been signed into law.

Delaware hospitals continue to support transparency and accountability to drive affordability. As we face unprecedented uncertainty on the national level, solving for healthcare at home deserves an all-hands-on-deck collaborative approach. We are grateful for Governor Meyer’s administration, House and Senate legislative leadership, and the Delaware General Assembly for their swift action to pass this legislation. We stand ready to continue partnering on collaborative solutions that not only drive affordability but build on Delaware’s ranking as the #1 state in the nation for hospital quality.

Full statement here: https://deha.org/dha-statement-on-senate-bill-213/

01/30/2026

Thank you Rep. Debra Heffernan and Sen. Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman for convening a conversation around Delaware's healthcare workforce for the first Kids Caucus of 2026!

It was a privilege to discuss the landscape, challenges, and opportunities with our First State Health Leaders Alliance colleagues, Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health and Delaware Nurses Association , as well as Nemours. Put bluntly - we need more healthcare workers in our uniquely growing and aging state. This is an all-hands-on-deck effort among stakeholders and we're glad to be at the table. Great discussion!

01/29/2026

Thank you to Rep. Kim Williams State Representative, 19th District and the Delaware House of Representatives for acknowledging Forensic Nurse Examiners! It was important to highlight our FNEs during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

For a bit of history, Delaware established comprehensive FNE programs in hospital systems beginning in 1996 and continue to expand their services. In 2025 alone, Delaware’s FNE programs completed 3,437 assessments, and identified 50 human trafficking survivors through their established FNE program. We are so proud of our FNEs and their tireless dedication to comprehensive patient care so survivors of sexual assault, abuse, human trafficking, and violent crime can thrive and stay healthy.

Thank you to the hospital FNEs who participate in our internal Human Trafficking Medical Committee: Beebe Healthcare Bayhealth Nemours ChristianaCare and TidalHealth Nanticoke. You are amazing!

01/29/2026

In these challenging times, it’s easy to say healthcare is broken. But despite the challenges, we have an opportunity to work together and build a better system that is more accessible and affordable for everyone. To do this, we need transparency in healthcare cost drivers, robust value-based care efforts, and a strong healthcare workforce.

Let’s keep working together to make the First State the first in health.

Learn more in our President & CEO Brian Frazee's Delaware Business Times op-ed:
https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/viewpoint-frazee-2026/

01/28/2026

Forensic Nurse Examiners received a standing ovation today in the Senate Chamber - an absolutely wonderful recognition for their tireless dedication to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to survivors of abuse, sexual assault, violent crime, and human trafficking. Thank you to Sen. Nicole Poore and Rep. Kim Williams State Representative, 19th District for sponsoring the resolution to recognize the amazing FNEs in our state. They are on the front lines of recognizing human trafficking and coordinate with community-based advocacy groups, law enforcement, and medical partners to ensure patients receive appropriate services and supports. We also thank Governor Matt Meyer for highlighting this work during today’s human trafficking awareness month proclamation.

We are so proud of our FNEs - thank you to professionals from Bayhealth and Nemours who joined us in the hall today. This is not easy work - it’s emotional and burnout is common. We look forward to engaging with our DHA human trafficking medical committee to strengthen programs and supports so our nurses thrive and the patients they serve are safe, loved and supported. We look forward to the resolution in the House next!

01/27/2026

Sunshine, rain, and that's right - snow and ice - our healthcare and hospital workers provide care around the clock to keep us all safe. Thank you for your dedication and commitment each and every day, especially in severe weather conditions.

You are the backbone of Delaware’s healthcare system. We are so grateful to you!

01/24/2026

This week, DHA attended the ACOG Delaware Section's event to commemorate Maternal Health Awareness Day. The discussion focused on the current trends affecting access to quality care for maternal health in Delaware. It was a fascinating event and conversation!

01/23/2026

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day! All women deserve to feel supported and seen, and have access to the most high-quality care — no excuses. Rep. Kam Smith recognized the day here in Delaware, sharing awareness and statistics on the House Floor. In our state, 2023 data from the Delaware Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) showed that 90% of all pregnancy related deaths were preventable. There is much collaborative work to do; there’s still significant racial disparity in maternal outcomes as well as steps to take for equitable access to high-quality care. We continue to partner with lawmakers and our members on solutions. Thank you to ACOG for sharing resources and awareness!

Learn more: https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/maternal-mortality-prevention/maternal-health-awareness-day

01/23/2026

This week, Governor Matt Meyer delivered his 2026 State of the State in Dover. Addressing affordability was a top issue as was strengthening public education and improving healthcare across the First State. DHA received a shoutout during the Governor’s recap of Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Program. We are thankful for the administration’s collaboration and look forward to working together to bolster rural healthcare in our state!

Gov. Matt Meyer opened his second State of the State address by remembering public officials and law enforcement officers the state lost last year.

01/21/2026

Congratulations to Bayhealth Sussex Campus on the ribbon-cutting of the Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for Children! This new childcare center will support Bayhealth's workforce, helping children and families thrive. A strong, supported healthcare workforce is essential to the health of our state, and this is one way our health systems are committed to that vision.

Learn more:

Employees of Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford now have a nearby facility where their children can be cared for during their shifts.

01/19/2026

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! In health care, as in all aspects of our life, we are stronger when we work together toward our vision for a healthy, well, and equitable Delaware.

MLK Day is a National Day of Service, encouraging opportunities to volunteer across our state and country. Learn more about Delaware opportunities here:
https://volunteer.delaware.gov/days-of-service