Dr. Christopher Casscells, M.D., Director, Center for Health Policy

Delaware needs more doctors, especially in Kent and Sussex counties—but simply sending more Delaware students to medical school won’t solve the shortage. The real opportunity comes after medical school: residency training. Physicians are more likely to practice where they complete their residencies, build professional networks, and become part of the community. If Delaware wants more doctors practicing in rural Delaware, the answer may be simple: train more doctors there.

As several states move to restrict certain SNAP purchases, Delaware has chosen not to limit items such as sugar-sweetened beverages. Medical research links obesity to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and rising health care costs—conditions already widespread in the state. With SNAP shaping dietary choices and Medicaid covering obesity treatment, this article explores whether aligning nutrition assistance and health policy could improve health outcomes and reduce long-term public costs.

As the federal shutdown continues, most Delawareans won’t see changes in their health insurance premiums. The current debate in Washington only affects temporary ACA marketplace subsidies that help a small share of insured residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and employer-based coverage remain stable. Even if enhanced subsidies expire, higher rates would impact only some ACA enrollees. For most Americans, coverage and costs will stay the same. Learn more at CaesarRodney.org.