February 13, 2023
States face an uphill battle to stop runaway health care costs
Eight states are following Massachusetts lead and trying to strike the right balance of slowing health care spending without causing too much pain to the industry.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2023
Hundreds rally to call on lawmakers to fully fund bill to create mental health crisis response system
Hundreds of Hoosiers rallied at the New Direction Church in Indianapolis Saturday to urge lawmakers to fully fund Senate Bill 1, which would bolster mental health care access and services across the state.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2023
Marion County Health Department to host free dental clinics for children in February
Dental services will include exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride applications. Services are available by appointment and urgent walk-ins are welcome before 10 a.m.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
One doctor’s crusade to improve health literacy through easy-to-understand videos
Could racial health disparities shrink if the health care community did a better job of explaining health information in simple terms and engaging trusted messengers?
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Evictions on the rise in the Midwest put public health at risk
With the end of pandemic-era housing programs, evictions are up, which is causing a growing public health crisis.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2023
Indiana hospitals are in the red, and they don’t agree with lawmakers on how to cut costs
Indiana's hospital leaders say that they have been operating in the red in 2022 due to inflation and rising labor costs. And they are worried that proposed legislation to address rising health care costs could push them deeper into financial stress.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2023
America's best-selling drug finally goes generic
After 20 years and $200 billion in revenue, Humira an injectable treatment for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis is losing its monopoly.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2023
End of the federal public health emergency prompts confusion for recipients and providers
With the end of the federal public health emergency, some Medicaid recipients may no longer be eligible for continued coverage.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2023
Public Health Day emphasizes efforts by advocates to increase investment in public health systems
State leaders emphasized the importance of improving the states public health system during an event at Indiana's Statehouse Thursday. Health advocates and various government officials say supporting this system will require increased funding and investment toward public health resources.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2023
Meet the doctor overseeing diversity and equity at IU's medical school
Indiana University School of Medicine has selected a leader for a new role that oversees the school’s efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
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