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DHSS Seeks Public Comment by Nov. 13 on Health Care Spending Benchmark Draft Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 25, 2017) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services continues its work to adopt value-based payment reform strategies as part of the effort to establish a health care spending benchmark for the state and recently published a draft plan. Public comment is currently being sought on the plan, “Delaware’s Road […]




DHSS Awards Contract to Health Management Associates to Help Delaware Pursue Health Innovation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2017) – The Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to Health Management Associates to provide specialized expertise to advance efforts by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to transform the delivery of health care and improve health outcomes in Delaware, while lowering the growth rate of health […]




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




DHSS Awards Contract to Mercer Health & Benefits to Help State with Accelerating Health Care Payment Reform

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 18, 2017) – As part of the Department of Health and Social Services’ work to develop a health care spending benchmark, the Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to accelerate payment reform to Mercer Health & Benefits LLC. The $889,947 contract, which takes effect immediately, will support the state’s efforts […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DHSS Seeks Public Comment by Nov. 13 on Health Care Spending Benchmark Draft Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 25, 2017) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services continues its work to adopt value-based payment reform strategies as part of the effort to establish a health care spending benchmark for the state and recently published a draft plan. Public comment is currently being sought on the plan, “Delaware’s Road […]




DHSS Awards Contract to Health Management Associates to Help Delaware Pursue Health Innovation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2017) – The Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to Health Management Associates to provide specialized expertise to advance efforts by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to transform the delivery of health care and improve health outcomes in Delaware, while lowering the growth rate of health […]




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




DHSS Awards Contract to Mercer Health & Benefits to Help State with Accelerating Health Care Payment Reform

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 18, 2017) – As part of the Department of Health and Social Services’ work to develop a health care spending benchmark, the Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to accelerate payment reform to Mercer Health & Benefits LLC. The $889,947 contract, which takes effect immediately, will support the state’s efforts […]