April 27, 2023
Eli Lilly releases more data for new obesity drug, moving toward fast-track approval
There's already a huge demand for existing weight-loss drugs, so the new medication is highly anticipated. Obesity affects an estimated 650 million adults globally.
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
After Roe fell, legal abortions dropped in Indiana, even after the state’s ban was halted
The uptick in legal abortions in states like Kansas, Illinois and Michigan has not made up for the decrease in states that implemented post-Roe restrictions, according to a new report.
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
‘Beyond Substance’ podcast aims to reduce stigma around substance use disorders
More than 800 people in Marion County died from fatal overdoses in 2022, according to local officials. “Beyond Substance” is a new podcast from the Marion County Public Health Department that aims to shed light on substance use in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 24, 2023
Eskenazi Health’s $60 million campaign aims to improve health equity in Indianapolis
The initiative is a system-wide approach to addressing social determinants of health, which include factors that influence a person’s health like transportation, access to food or where a person lives.
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
What are some limitations Hoosiers face with telehealth?
What are some of the challenges with telehealth in Indiana? Several members of our audience inspired this question.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Public health system overhaul clears Indiana House after changes
An overhaul of Indiana's public health system cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Medicare's hospice experiment: Putting private insurers in charge
A federal pilot project tests handing the reins of some hospice care over to private insurers. The experiment, which began in 2021, could ultimately transform the end of life care available to millions of Americans.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Marion County's $800K opioid response program would support treatment, prevention and other services
If approved by the full Council, the program would be funded through the city’s share of the national opioid settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Indiana is slated to receive $507 million, which will be distributed across the state.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Indiana House passes bill to lower drug costs but some worry it’s too watered down to be effective
A bill that would ensure most drug discounts and rebates are passed on to consumers in Indiana sailed through the House today after a unanimous “yes” vote.
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Mixed results on bills to lower health care costs, as health care leaders express concerns
Indiana lawmakers continue to debate bills that aim to tackle health care costs.
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