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January 22, 2025
Federal law bans doctor referral incentives. Lawmakers also want to prohibit it under Indiana law
An Indiana-based health network paid a $345 million settlement in 2023 after accusations that physicians received incentives for referrals – which goes against federal law. Now, state lawmakers want to make that practice a violation of state law as well.
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January 19, 2025
Indianapolis protest marches for reproductive health, equal rights ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Protest marches for equal rights, bodily autonomy, and health care access at State Capitol ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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January 17, 2025
Clinics that expand access to mental health, substance use treatment receive official certification
Last year, Indiana was one of just 10 states chosen as part of a federal demonstration program to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder resources. The state’s eight pilot sites received their designations as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics at the beginning of this year.
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January 24, 2025
New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.
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Hospitals support Indiana Medicaid expansion funding changes. Braun administration raises concerns
January 23, 2025
Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
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Indianapolis protest marches for reproductive health, equal rights ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Protest marches for equal rights, bodily autonomy, and health care access at State Capitol ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Public Affairs / January 14, 2025
Indiana Senate Republicans want to make big changes to HIP, Medicaid. What do those changes mean?
A potential overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program would include changes such as caps on enrollment and limits on lifetime eligibility. The overhaul would also reintroduce a proposal that the federal government previously blocked because it could lead to a loss of coverage.
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Local News / January 10, 2025
Ending homelessness: Indianapolis's struggle to build more supportive housing
Leaders say permanent supportive housing is a key piece of the puzzle to reduce homelessness and Indianapolis is working to increase the city’s stock.
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