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DE HB163
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Hilovsky
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Delaware Diabetic Wellness Pilot Program to shift healthcare from reactive "sick care" to proactive "well care" for prediabetic and diabetic patients enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Plan
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Requires enrollment of 400-500 volunteer participants who will receive physician-led healthcare teams, continuous glucose monitoring technology, dietary counseling, and personalized health management plans
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Mandates baseline health testing and regular monitoring every 3-6 months, tracking metrics including Hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and healthcare utilization
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Directs the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) to collect data, establish a comparable control group, and submit progress reports every 6 months to the Secretary, Governor, and General Assembly
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Program sunsets 3 years after implementation, with DHIN required to submit a final report analyzing results and potential cost savings within 6 months of conclusion
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Diabetes Wellness Pilot Program Within The Department Of Human Resources To Study Prediabetic And Diabetic Well Care.
Last Action
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/25/2025