October 3, 2023
Nurses ask for legislative support to address burnout, turnover driving higher health care cost
Nurses want lawmakers to consider how burnout and turnover lead to high health care costs for hospitals and patients. The state nurses association is advocating for a chance to be a part of the decision making process for staffing plans.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Indiana attorney general sues provider over violation of consumer protection, privacy laws
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing a northwest Indiana medical office over a ransomware event that put personal and protected health information at risk. The lawsuit alleges the provider was aware of security concerns before the data breach.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage
The quick rise in popularity of the diabetes drugs used for weight loss over the last two years caught many employers flat footed. Now, employers are scrambling to find solutions to help improve worker health while simultaneously keeping a lid on rising health care spending.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2023
A new addiction treatment locator is now available for Indiana residents
State officials announce a new online platform to help Indiana residents find addiction treatment programs.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2023
Indiana health care worker coalition supports challenge to gender-affirming care ban
A coalition of health care workers filed a brief in support of a lawsuit challenging Indianas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The coalition said the way the ban is written could have far-reaching effects on the care of Hoosier children.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2023
New committee takes closer look at Medicaid – starting with questions about unwinding, costs
Indiana lawmakers want to evaluate the states Medicaid program and plans for the future. A new committee will look at requests for new services or changes to the program.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2023
Despite increase to rate, parents and providers warn proposal will limit access to ABA therapy
Parents of children with autism and providers have concerns that a common behavioral treatment for people with autism could be at risk due to a new proposed Medicaid rate. Some parents and providers say the updated rate isnt enough to cover the cost.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2023
Planned Parenthood adds vasectomy services in Mishawaka
Planned Parenthood will provide vasectomy services at the Mishawaka Health Center in northern Indiana. This is the second Planned Parenthood location to offer the service in the state.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2023
Allen Court grants preliminary injunction in doctor’s noncompete case — but says new law doesn’t apply
The case was the first known application of recent legislation further restricting noncompete agreements between physicians and their employers — but even as the court declared the doctor’s arguments “convincing,” it declined to apply that law.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2023
Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday
People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting next week. The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.
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