April 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Prior authorization reform heads to governor's desk after final Senate approval
Legislation focused on prior authorization reforms is headed to the governor after Senate lawmakers approved changes to the bill Wednesday. Lawmakers said the bill is an important step in addressing health care costs for Hoosiers.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Mobile lung screening clinic in Indiana aims to catch cancer early
A new mobile lung clinic is bringing lung screenings to more community members in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Braun launches 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative, makes significant changes to SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The top U.S. health official said the changes go further than any other state's so far.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
'Chaos to the system': Senate moves nonprofit hospital bill forward, despite impassioned debate
Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana's largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to the House with amendments.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
One in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours, according to an Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Indiana's 'big five' hospital systems could face two year price freeze under amended bill
Large nonprofit hospital systems would be prohibited from raising prices for two years under an amendment approved by a Senate committee. The bill is meant to address health care costs in Indiana — but has faced harsh criticism from some lawmakers.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Indiana House approves ban on noncompete agreements for some doctors
Indiana lawmakers banned noncompete agreements for primary care physicians two years ago. The House-approved bill expands the ban to include all doctors employed by hospitals and their affiliated entities.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Sickle cell experts worry as CDC's Division of Blood Disorders staff put on leave
Sickle cell experts say the future of a critical data collection program is in flux after staff at the CDC's Division of Blood Disorders were placed on administrative leave without a clear future plan.
Read MoreApril 9, 2025
Future of Indiana Immunization Coalition programs in flux after federal funding cuts
The Indiana Department of Health will lose millions of federal dollars after the Trump administration cancelled COVID-era funding linked to several public health programs in March. Public health advocates worry about the consequences.
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