March 31, 2025
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug not recommended by top European regulator
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment is approved for use in the U.S. but the European Medicines Agency recommended against the approval of the drug on Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2025
IDOH estimates it could lose about $40 million after federal government cuts COVID-19 funding
The Indiana Department of Health said it was notified this week the federal government canceled COVID-19 grants given to the state. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pulling back funding from state and local health departments across the country.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
Indiana Medicaid waiver invitations hit capacity, more than 10,000 still on waitlists
Advocates say the state won’t invite new people off the waitlist until previous invitations have been declined or rescinded.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Judge grants injunction blocking Indiana from releasing abortion records
A Marion County judge issued a injunction blocking the Indiana Department of Health from releasing individual terminated pregnancy reports.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025
Expansion to Indiana's Lifeline Law sent to the governor's desk
Indiana is a stroke of the governor’s pen away from expanding its Lifeline Law to shield more young people from underage drinking charges.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2025
Advocates: Pregnancy care centers lack regulations, training to provide care for Hoosiers
The Indiana Senate passed a resolution in support of pregnancy care centers — but advocates said they have “serious concerns” about the move from lawmakers. Some OB-GYNs said it’s important to understand what pregnancy care centers are, and what they are not.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
Lawmakers remove enrollment cap in HIP redesign. Advocates urge them to reconsider other policies
Medicaid members and advocates thanked lawmakers for removing the cap — but they still want lawmakers to reconsider other policies in the bill.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
Resolution supporting pregnancy care centers moves through the statehouse
A resolution strongly supporting the work of Indiana’s pregnancy care centers moved through the state legislature. Some health experts worry it further legitimizes these centers, which they say provide misleading information to vulnerable patients.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
EMS providers could transport to non-emergency facilities under Indiana bill
Emergency medical service providers primarily transport patients to emergency departments even if that isn’t the most appropriate facility for care. That’s because it’s the only way they’re able to receive reimbursement. An Indiana House committee approved a bill that would change that.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2025
New educational campaign hopes to clarify role of pharmacy benefit managers in health care
Pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, are meant to lower drug prices by acting as a middleman between drug manufacturers and either insurance companies or employers who sponsor health plans. Advocates said employers and consumers often don’t understand what PBMs are and how they work.
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