The Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board monitors hospital spending to control rising health care costs. The Board consists of eight members: seven appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and the executive director of the Delaware Healthcare Association. 

House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 creates a requirement that hospitals submit yearly budgets, audited financial statements, and related financial information to the Board for review. Where a hospital fails to meet the state’s health care spending benchmark, it is required to engage with the Board on a performance improvement plan (PIP). If the Board determines that a PIP is required and the hospital cannot agree on a PIP or where the hospital fails to successfully implement a PIP, the Board may require the hospital to have its future budget approved by the Board.

In reviewing performance improvement plans or proposed budgets, the Board will consider adherence as closely to the spending benchmark as is reasonable given the hospital’s financial position and associated economic factors, the promotion of efficient and economic operations of the hospital, and maintenance of the hospital’s ability to meet its financial obligations and provide quality health care.

Previous Board Agendas, Minutes and Presentations

House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350

HS 2 for HB 350

Contact

Delaware Health Care Commission
Herman M. Holloway Sr. Health and Social Services Campus
1901 N. Dupont Highway Main Administration Building
New Castle, DE 19720

Phone, Fax, and Email

(302) 255-4750
Fax: (302) 255-4751
DHCC@delaware.gov