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Health Care & Insurance
Employers want cake, and to eat it, too
April 13, 2010
J.K. WallEmployers are still trying to get their arms around what the new health insurance law will mean for them. But on the eve of
the law's passage last month, a survey by Indianapolis-based United Benefit Advisors LLC showed employers as a group had
no hope the law would reduce their costs but also no coherent plan for reforming the current system.
MoreHospitals stand to gain big by hiring docs
April 7, 2010
To understand why hospitals are so eager to employ physicians—and prevent them from owning their own facilities—look
no further than the latest data on how much doctors are paid compared with how much revenue they generate for hospitals.
MoreMembers: Anthem health plans subpar
April 7, 2010
J.K. WallAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana fell slightly below average for customer satisfaction among scores of health
plans,
according to a new survey by California-based J.D. Power & Associates.
MoreSpine center offering quick care for pain
April 3, 2010
Scott OlsonAn Indianapolis doctors' office has started an offshoot practice that specializes in quickly seeing patients with severe
back pain.
MoreChances of health reform passage soar
March 10, 2010
J.K. WallBy pounding health insurers such as WellPoint Inc., President Obama has greatly boosted his chances of success in the eyes
of Wall Street. But to make his health reform bill reality, he might need to answer the less-than-reassuring news coming from
Massachusetts.
MoreWishard construction project enjoying cheap debt
February 10, 2010
J.K. WallThe Health & Hospital Corp. of Marion County got good news in its first round of borrowing to finance a new Wishard
hospital: The cost is less than expected.
MoreUnited Hospital Services laundry co-op considers statewide expansion
January 16, 2010
Scott Olson
The massive far-east-side facility
already launders linen
for 30 hospitals and 400 clinics in Indiana, handling more than 36 million pounds of soiled linen each year.
Area hospital construction taking break after expensive binge
January 16, 2010
J.K. WallObservers expect a lull with inpatient facilities for five years or more, but continued proliferation of outpatient
clinics and surgery centers.
MoreCorporations bet on insiders to bend reform
December 30, 2009
J.K. WallIndianapolis health care heavyweights are among those spending $635 million, employing 166 former aides to key congressional
leaders and committees in health reform process.
MoreRamping up neuroscience R&D
December 9, 2009
J.K. WallNICO Corp., Clarian Health Ventures organize event to get neurosurgeons, inventors, investors talking about commercializing
new products
MoreHealth reform provision called 'death sentence' for doctor-owned hospitals
December 5, 2009
J.K. WallHouse and Senate versions of health care reform could halt the trend toward physician-owned hospitals.
MoreBuilder looks to cold storage for steady work in a weak economy
December 5, 2009
Brock BenefielCold storage might become a hot business for a building contractor.
MoreShepherd Insurance buys rival DeTrude & Co.
December 2, 2009
J.K. WallThe acquisition of DeTrude & Co. by Shepherd Insurance marks the 13th purchase of an Indianapolis-area benefits brokerage
since mid-2007.
MorePart of Mississippi's Zyprexa case against Lilly dismissed
December 2, 2009
IBJ StaffIndianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. has won a bid to dismiss part of a negligence lawsuit brought by Mississippi that alleges
improper marketing of antipsychotic drug Zyprexa for unapproved uses.
MoreGrain Dealers finalizes affiliation with Florida firm
December 1, 2009
Scott OlsonIndianapolis-based Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co., one of the largest property-casualty insurers in the state, has closed
on a deal to became part of The Main Street America Group, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based company said Tuesday morning.
MoreLilly extends research pact with India firm
December 1, 2009
IBJ StaffJubilant Organosys Ltd. and Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. extended their collaboration, which began in 2005, by five
years.
MoreExpress Scripts closes $4.7B deal to buy WellPoint pharmacy unit
December 1, 2009
IBJ StaffSt. Louis-based Express Scripts Inc. has completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of WellPoint Inc.’s pharmacy benefits
management business, the company said Tuesday.
MoreSponsor: 'No way' smoking ban would pass in current form
November 30, 2009
Brock BenefielA proposal to strengthen Indianapolis’ workplace smoking ban is set to come before the City-County Council on Monday
night, but one of the bill’s sponsors wants to send it back to committee for more work before a final vote.
MoreLilly's Cymbalta wins new approval for anxiety disorder
November 30, 2009
J.K. WallFDA action should boost sales of the Eli Lilly and Co. drug, which were already on pace to top $3 billion this year.
MoreHICKS: New breast cancer recommendation not supported
November 28, 2009
Mike HicksUnder the current proposal, the same type of groups that made the CDC's recommendations will outline guidelines about which
treatment will be offered under a government program.
MoreSt. Vincent-Novia clinic partnership cuts out insurance middleman
November 28, 2009
J.K. WallThe St. Vincent Health hospital system has joined with Indianapolis-based Novia CareClinics LLC to set up clinics on employers’
campuses, offering health care for their workers with no insurance companies involved.
MoreHillenbrand profits rise despite revenue declines
November 24, 2009
IBJ StaffImproved investment returns and lower costs on diesel fuel and raw materials used in Hillenbrand's products helped improve
company earnings
MoreReinsurance deal helps Conseco raise cash
November 20, 2009
J.K. WallCarmel-based Conseco's second deal with Minnesota-based Wilton Reassurance Co. will bring in $45 million.
MoreConseco plans new stock offering
November 19, 2009
IBJ StaffConseco Inc. plans to sell about $230 million in stock and use half of the net proceeds to repay debt under its senior credit
agreement.
MoreIndiana No. 3 in premium surge
November 18, 2009
J.K. WallHealth insurance costs have spiked 136 percent in past decade, more than three times more than wage growth.
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If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.
David Copperfield!