Dover, DE – June 2, 2026) – Delaware Healthcare Association President & CEO Brian Frazee issued the below statement Tuesday following Governor Matt Meyer’s Rural Health Transformation Program update. 

“The Delaware Healthcare Association commends Governor Meyer and his Administration’s leadership on bringing a medical school to Delaware and congratulates Thomas Jefferson University on this announcement. Expanding the healthcare workforce is essential to meet the demands of our uniquely growing and aging population. Delaware hospitals are committed to growing and investing in our caregivers and a medical school will strengthen the pipeline. Just this year, Delaware residency programs will bring a record high more than 250 new doctors to our hospitals and health systems, many specializing in primary care. Governor Meyer’s rural health transformation vision supports innovation, workforce, access, affordability, and more. DHA looks forward to our continued collaboration with the Administration, legislators, and our First State Health Leaders Alliance partners as we work together to make the First State First in Health.”

About the Delaware Healthcare Association

The Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) advances health in Delaware through collaborative policies and partnerships. DHA represents the First State’s hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare-related organizations, which include all of Delaware’s acute care, post acute care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and children’s hospitals. Our vision is to Make the First State First in Health.