In the months since COVID-19 entered Delaware, the largest emergency rooms in the state have been quieter, eerie almost. Beds that are typically filled are now empty. Doctors say they have never seen anything like it.

Since the first coronavirus cases were confirmed in Delaware, our hospitals have stepped up to respond with screening and testing for COVID-19. To date, Delaware has tested more than 50,000 people for COVID-19. Delaware hospitals have tested the vast majority of those individuals -- more than 49,000 people in Delaware.

Today the Delaware Healthcare Association celebrated Delaware’s ranking as third in the nation for the lowest increase in hospital expenses per visit over a ten-year period. The ranking was done by QuoteWizard Insurance News, signaling that Delaware hospitals’ commitment to providing value-based care is paying off.

HFMA has developed a guide to help consumers understand where to get answers to their questions about healthcare prices, compare prices among providers.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability.  Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage.

This is a key resource for community health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and advocates to address identified health problems.