February 17, 2024
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
The feds sent letters to Indiana among other states to fix SNAP application errors and inefficiencies
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent out a letter to the governors of 44 states that are not meeting federal standards for processing SNAP applications.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Planned Parenthood expands vasectomy services to increase birth control options after abortion ban
More people are seeking vasectomies following the overturn of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood centers want to meet that demand in more parts of the state. Planned Parenthood will offer vasectomy services at four locations across Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
Her colonoscopy should cost her $0 per federal law. Why was she asked to pay $765?
A screening colonoscopy is supposed to be free, under federal rules. But an Indiana woman still got a $765 bill. For a year and a half, she got no answers why just finger-pointing between the hospital and insurance. She got sent to debt collection. Then, she reached out to a journalist.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
Certification could mean more funds for substance use recovery support by community organizations
Some Hoosiers in substance use recovery don't have enough support or resources, and some grassroots organizations want to step in to fill those gaps. A Senate committee passed a bill to establish standards for recovery community organizations, which gives these groups access to more funding opportunities.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Families say attendant care program is vital. Democrats want Republican leaders to protect it
Families of medically complex children say proposed Medicaid cuts would take away a vital caregiving resource. House Democrats say these families shouldn't pay the price for the Medicaid shortfall. They want Republican leaders to protect the attendant care program.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Tackling Black maternal health disparities in Indianapolis
IU’s Public Policy Institute found that lack of access to services, substance use disorders and discrimination in health care contributed to disparity in maternal mortality rates.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024
Indiana 'poster child' for national health system's obstetrics closure trend, says researcher
Obstetrics care closures in Indiana contribute to the states high rates of maternal and infant mortality. A report shows the hospital system Ascension has been closing OB services at a higher rate than the national average, and Indiana is one of the states losing care in the process.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024
Damien Center expands financial assistance requirements
The expanded assistance enables people to access services like medical care, co-pay assistance, and mental health services at Damien Center. Individuals can also receive case management services, pharmacy discounts and food assistance.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Indiana Medicaid premiums, POWER account contributions to resume July 1
Medicaid members on certain plans will be required to pay premiums and POWER account contributions starting July 1. The return will impact Children's Health Insurance Program, MED works and the Healthy Indiana Plan members.
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