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St. Francis
St. Francis-WellPoint deal is a sign of the times
November 27, 2010
J.K. WallSt. Francis, which operates three Indianapolis-area hospitals, and WellPoint, the giant health insurer, announced this month
that they have agreed to jointly form an accountable care organization.
MoreSt. Francis hospitals getting Franciscan Alliance name
November 22, 2010
J.K. WallThe Mishawaka-based health system's move comes after months of consumer research—and six months after rival system Clarian
Health said it would change its name to Indiana University Health.
MoreBuilding binge hasn't crimped hospital profits
September 22, 2010
J.K. WallIndianapolis-area hospitals spent billions on construction in the past decade and increasingly tried to poach patients from
one another’s territories. Yet last year—one of the worst economically in recent history—21 of 26 hospitals
still were able to show operating profits.
MoreExpanding hospitals target Bloomington
August 18, 2010
J.K. WallMonroe Hospital in Bloomington is the latest target in the statewide buildup by hospital systems. St. Vincent Health, St.
Francis and at least one other system have all had talks in the past month with Monroe.
MoreMedicare driving health care hookups
July 21, 2010
J.K. WallThe scramble by local hospitals to form their physicians and facilities into “clinically integrated” networks
that can do business with employers and health insurers has another huge motivating factor: Beginning January 2012, they can
also do business with Medicare, the massive federal program for seniors.
MoreHospitals map out ways to bypass insurers
July 17, 2010
J.K. WallClarian Health is launching its own health insurance plan, the boldest of several initiatives at Indianapolis hospitals to
bypass health insurers and provide health benefits directly to employers.
MoreHospitals see dip in charity care after 2008
July 10, 2010
J.K. WallUnemployment in Indiana has moderated slightly, but more than 313,000 Hoosiers remain out of work. And with attempts to extend
benefits for the jobless stalled in Congress, it’s likely more people will struggle to pay medical bills.
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.
MoreSt. Francis acquires orthopedic surgery practice
March 16, 2010
J.K. WallSt. Francis Hospital & Health Centers has acquired Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana, a six-doctor practice that
operates in St. Francis' Mooresville hospital.
MoreIndianapolis hospitals extending reach statewide
January 23, 2010
J.K. WallSt. Vincent Health's agreement to lease the county hospital in Salem for five years is the latest in a string of deals
by Indianapolis hospital systems seeking a statewide presence.
MoreClarian to resume construction at Riley Hospital for Children
January 16, 2010
IBJ StaffIt’s the latest exhalation by a local hospital after massive
investment losses and a scary economy forced them to tighten their belts a year ago.
MoreSt. Francis sues OrthoIndy over new surgery center
December 30, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerLegal complaint alleges new $20 million facility in Greenwood breaches partnership deal struck in 2001.
MoreCatholic-owned builder edges into Indianapolis
November 7, 2009
Norm HeikensWhen Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. bought Tonn and Blank Construction Co. in 1998, more
than one employee of the Michigan City firm wondered what it would be like to be run by a Roman Catholic
order that not only owned a string of Midwestern hospitals but also traced its spiritual heritage to
a 12th century mystic.
MoreIndiana hospitals settle Medicare lawsuit
September 30, 2009
IBJ StaffSix hospital systems, including three in Indiana, have agreed to pay the federal government $8.3 million to settle a whistleblower
lawsuit alleging the hospitals deliberately overcharged Medicare for routine back surgeries.
MoreSt. Francis resumes work on $265M project
September 24, 2009
J.K. WallWith its financial performance exceeding expectations, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers will resume construction on a
$265 million, 221-bed patient tower at its Indianapolis campus, the hospital system announced Thursday.
MoreSt. Francis, Anthem finalize health insurance contract
September 1, 2009
Scott OlsonThe St. Francis hospital system has finalized a multiyear agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, ending
a months-long dispute over insurance-reimbursement costs, the parties said yesterday.
MoreAnthem, St. Francis reach agreement in principle
August 29, 2009
IBJ StaffThe St. Francis hospital system has reached a tentative contract agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana,
ending a disagreement over insurance reimbursement costs, the parties said today.
MoreSt. Francis buys big cardiology practice
July 27, 2009
J.K. WallAs concern grows among medical providers that health care reform augurs lower payments, St. Francis
Hospital & Health Centers has agreed to absorb a large group of cardiologists that bring lucrative heart patients to its
facilities.
MoreCelebrate contemporary heroes, too
February 23, 2009
Mickey MaurerWhen it comes time to celebrate African-American History month, wouldn't we be better served with profiles of young, living
role models we can talk to—heroes who can talk to us? Let me submit for your consideration Mercy Obeime.
MoreNew ER in Mooresville likely to intensify competition with Martinsville's Morgan Hospital
December 15, 2008
Chris O'MalleySt. Francis Hospital-Mooresville is seeing higher-than-projected use of a newly added emergency department that has firmed
up its status as a full-service hospital.
MoreHospitals seek mergers to save costs
November 17, 2008
J.K. WallMarion County hospital systems anticipate more mergers, possibly with each other.
MoreOld St. Francis Hospital may become mix of retail, senior apartments, offices
November 10, 2008
The city of Beech Grove is working on a redevelopment proposal for its St. Francis Hospital campus. Tentative plans call for
a mix of office space, apartments for seniors, and retail space.
MoreSt. Francis Hospitals, Anthem disagree over health insurance reimbursements
November 10, 2008
The St. Francis hospital system and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana are haggling over insurance reimbursement
costs. The original demand of Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. would have increased reimbursement amounts $80 million
over three years, Rick Rhodes, an Anthem regional vice president, wrote in an Oct. 30 letter to employers covered by Anthem.
The increase would mean $12 million more in out-of-pocket costs to Anthem customers. But St. Francis claims its request for
an increase only brings it in line with what other hospitals are getting.
MoreHospitals suffer from spiking bond interest rates, investment losses
November 3, 2008
J.K. WallIndianapolis-area hospitals have suffered a double whammy of spiking interest rates on their bonds and heavy losses in their
investment portfolios and are trying to save cash any way they can.
MoreWellPoint, St. Francis battle over insurer's IT problems
October 20, 2008
J.K. WallA year of computer snafus boiled over Oct. 13 when the St. Francis system declared WellPoint Inc. in breach of its contract because of habitually late payments.
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