Delaware Ranks 49th of 50 in Senior Healthcare | The Agenda
Reimaging Delaware Healthcare
WILMINGTON, Del. — On this episode of The Agenda, host Kerwin Gaines invites State Representative Michael Ramone and State Representative Jeff Hilovsky to discuss healthcare in Delaware. With a focus on healthcare for seniors and people with diabetes, the conversation focuses on important Delaware issues.
The episode opens with a discussion on Delaware’s alarming senior healthcare rankings, 49th place despite high funding rates. The conversation highlights how Delaware healthcare system faces unsustainable costs, particularly related to diabetes and obesity.
In this conversation, the guests mention a proposed initiative aimed at reducing healthcare costs through focusing on preventative care. This initiative includes the use of AI-driven personalized healthcare plans, genetic testing, and collaboration with local physicians. Kerwin and the guests add their thoughts on how this initiative may lead to immediate savings and improve the quality of life for Delawareans. To learn more about the proposal, watch the full episode of The Agenda with State Representative Michael Ramone and State Representative Jeff Hilovsky.
Did you know?
- 28% of Delawareans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic
- 37% of Delawareans are obese
- Delaware spends $1.1 billion annually on diabetes-related care
To watch the full video about services in Delaware, primarily healthcare for seniors and people with diabetes, click here!
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