Spotlight Delaware Podcasts

Delaware's Medical School: The Path Forward (Health Care Summit)

This podcast brings you one of the five discussions that took place at Spotlight Delaware's Health Care Summit on University of Delaware's STAR Campus on April 29th, 2026. DELAWARE'S MEDICAL SCHOOL: THE PATH FORWARD Delaware's success obtaining funds from the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund has opened the door to creating the state's first medical school. How would a medical school improve health care in Delaware, and what are the obstacles to getting a school off the ground? Panelists: Dr. Barbara L. Bass, Dean (Ret.), George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr. Neil Hockstein, Chair, Delaware Health Care Commission Kathleen (Kathy) S. Matt, PhD, Board Member, Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research Moderated by Tim Carlin

Delaware Hospital Leadership (Health Care Summit)

This podcast brings you one of the five discussions that took place at Spotlight Delaware's Health Care Summit on University of Delaware's STAR Campus on April 29th, 2026. HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP C-Suite representatives from Delaware's three largest health care systems – Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare and ChristianaCare – discuss how their institutions are working to address the largest health challenges in the state. Panelists: Dr. William Chasanov, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Systems Design Officer, Beebe Healthcare Dr. Emmanuel Mensah, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Group, ChristianaCare Dr. Gary Siegelman, Designated Institutional Official for GME, Bayhealth Moderated by Jacob Owens

Update on the Opioid Commission (Health Care Summit)

This podcast brings you one of the five discussions that took place at Spotlight Delaware's Health Care Summit on University of Delaware's STAR Campus on April 29th, 2026. AN UPDATE ON THE OPIOID FUND In 2025, Delaware's Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission revised its funding procedures. Commission Executive Director Brad Owens shares how the changes have impacted current grant applications and how funds have been assisting substance abuse victims. Moderated by Nick Stonesifer

Downstate Demand (Health Care Summit)

This podcast brings you one of the five discussions that took place at Spotlight Delaware's Health Care Summit on University of Delaware's STAR Campus on April 29th, 2026. DOWNSTATE DEMAND The health care challenges facing the state are multiplied in rural areas, due to geographically remote populations and fewer care facilities. What are providers and advocates doing to navigate the difficulties confronting downstate communities? Panelists: Dr. Fabricio Alarcon, Chief Medical Officer, La Red Health Center, and Founder/Owner, Atlantic Family Physicians Peggy Geisler, Executive Director, Sussex County Health Coalition Steve Leonard, President/CEO, TidalHealth Moderated by Maggie Reynolds

Access to Specialty Care (Health Care Summit)

This podcast brings you one of the five discussions that took place at Spotlight Delaware's Health Care Summit on University of Delaware's STAR Campus on April 29th, 2026. ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE With Delaware's rapidly growing population, there is a rapidly growing demand for specialty medical care. What is the current status for accessing care like OB/GYN, neurology, and pediatrics – and what potential solutions are there to alleviate the shortages? Panelists: Javier Diaz, Vice President, Cancer and Blood Disorders, Nemours Children's Health Dr. Nancy Fan, OB/GYN, St. Francis Women's Center Dr. Ali Sheharyar, Neurologist, Bayhealth Moderated by Nick Stonesifer