July 24, 2024
Expert: Collaboration is vital part of disaster response for rural hospitals
When a community is facing a disaster, health care facilities can become a vital part of the response. Rural hospitals can face unique challenges in those moments — but also have some advantages over larger hospitals in cities.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2024
The CDC issues a warning after at least 2 deaths in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
The U.S. public health agency said it was still investigating information about what specific products have been affected.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
The Checkup: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
There are 58 million Americans carrying some form of medical debt, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Indiana family tries to navigate Medicaid waivers as FSSA slowly processes waitlist
Some Hoosiers are still unsure of where their access to home- and community-based services through Medicaid stands as Indiana starts working through its waitlist.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
The 988 suicide hotline has gotten 10 million calls, but only a quarter of Americans know about it
988 has gotten roughly 10 million calls in the last two years. U.S. officials want to to raise awareness about the service
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Marian University gets $29 million to offer scholarships and upgrade medical school
Marian University recently received $29 million from the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation. The financial gift will provide more scholarship and academic opportunities for students.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2024
Indiana FSSA asks court to suspend ruling, says state medicaid expansion at risk
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration filed a motion to prevent a federal ruling from vacating the 2020 approval of the Healthy Indiana Plan or HIP.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Healthy Indiana Plan lawsuit ruling just in time to prevent Medicaid loss, advocates say
A recent federal ruling stopped Indiana's plan to bring back monthly payments for Medicaid members on the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. Advocates say people will be less likely to lose Medicaid coverage as a result.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Is there an outbreak of Lyme disease this year? No, but tick diseases are on the rise.
We’re seeing more ticks as their habitat and food sources grow. As we develop land, people come in contact with ticks more often. Purdue experts say climate change could also create a better environment for ticks.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
How supporting caregivers could make a difference in dementia
Patients and their caregivers are often left to navigate the confusing world of dementia by themselves, but Medicare is launching a new program to change that.
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