How employers can make care accessible despite a physician shortage
Scheduling a doctor’s appointment is going to get harder. One-third of Indiana physicians are retirement age, and the state’s doctor-to-patient ratio is already below the national average. By 2038, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis estimates Indiana will face a shortage of more than 7,000 physicians. In primary care—a practice area essential for illness […]
The Compensation Blind Spot
“Executives are experts at spotting opportunity in their business,” says Ron Patberg, CFP®, Senior Investment Advisor and Partner at Donaldson Capital Management. “I’ve noticed the same people often haven’t looked closely at the opportunity sitting in their compensation.” Stock options, deferred compensation, retirement plan matches, insurance benefits, and equity grants are more than just perks […]
How Indiana and its businesses are fighting high healthcare costs
Same procedure. Same facility. Three times the cost. The prices billed to private health plans in Indiana can vary radically from what hospitals charge Medicare. They average 281 percent more for facility and physician fees in inpatient settings and 320 percent more for outpatient care, according to research by the Employers’ Forum of Indiana and […]
The Physicians Reimagining Hospital Staffing
As market forces converge, physician-first workforce models are reshaping specialty care delivery A growing number of hospitals are rethinking how surgical and procedural care is delivered as more physicians move away from private practice, retention challenges intensify, hiring timelines lengthen, and reliance on temporary staffing increases operational and financial pressures. Healthcare leaders say the strain […]
Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Indiana Employers
Access to healthcare is more than a recruiting or retention tool. It’s one of the largest line items on the balance sheet and a critical factor in workforce stability. As costs and expectations rise, employers and employees want a simpler, more integrated healthcare experience. Yet for many, navigating healthcare still feels fragmented, time-consuming, and overwhelming […]
Hensley Legal Group brings Backpacks 4 Good back for sixth year in a row
Hensley Legal Group is proud to be bringing Backpacks 4 Good back for the sixth year in a row, once again providing fully stocked backpacks to students throughout Indiana. Giving Children the Tools for Classroom Success Since its launch in 2021, Backpacks 4 Good has handed out more than 50,000 backpacks filled with essential school […]
The Advantages of a Teaching Apprenticeship
Hoosier classrooms need instructors, and aspiring teachers need a clear path to one of the most important careers you can pursue. Alison Bell, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University, discusses problems in our teaching workforce and how WGU apprenticeships can help you take a bite out of Indiana’s teacher shortage. Q: What is causing […]
Keys to Whole Health
Healthy lives, healthy economy. Experts assess what we’re getting wrong—and right! Health care costs continue to rise while employers face growing challenges related to chronic disease, mental health, workforce productivity, and access to care. Marathon Health recently convened experts from across the state to explore how employers can successfully address these challenges and to discuss […]
A Flexible, Affordable Way to Get Your Degree
Deciding to pursue a post-secondary degree is just the first step on your path to a rewarding career. Completing the path successfully requires a financial plan and genuine dedication to whatever academic program you pursue. Alison Bell, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University, weighs in on how WGU helps its students clear the hurdles […]
Good Intentions Are Not Enough: What Many Legacy Plans Miss
Most families approach financial planning with the right intentions. They work hard, save regularly, and focus on preparing for retirement. But eventually, many realize that financial planning is more than saving and spending. Kira Vaal, Partner and Senior Investment Advisor at Donaldson Capital Management, encourages families to start asking: What will these resources mean for […]
Harrell-Fish (HFI): Building for the Future While Staying Rooted in Purpose
For more than four decades, Harrell-Fish (HFI) has delivered mechanical construction, renovation, and service work for some of Indiana’s most essential facilities. Founded in Bloomington in 1985, HFI has grown into a regional leader providing HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical solutions for healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, institutional, data center, and industrial clients—while staying rooted in the […]
What We Owe New Nurses, And Why It Matters Now
Every year, thousands of newly licensed nurses step into hospitals and clinics ready to serve. They arrive well-educated, highly motivated, and deeply committed to patient care. Yet within 12 months, a striking number of them will leave their first job, or the profession entirely. This is not a pipeline problem. It is a transition-to-practice problem, […]
New Construction AI Platform Enters Indiana, Giving General Contractors ‘God Mode’ for Early-Stage Projects
AI Platform Enters Indiana Market as Construction Booms Indiana’s construction market’s boom is intensifying competition among general contractors to adopt AI to identify private projects earlier. Mercator.ai, the AI-powered business development platform for commercial construction leads, is now expanding into Indiana. The company says the move was pulled forward by direct demand from general contractors […]
Keep Indiana Safe: Reauthorize The FirstNet Authority
In today’s increasingly complex world, the ability of first responders to communicate effectively during emergencies isn’t just desirable, it’s imperative. Here in Indiana, we have witnessed firsthand how the public-private partnership of FirstNet®, Built with AT&T has transformed public safety outcomes and helped save lives. Now, as Congress considers legislation to reauthorize the First Responder […]
Where community banking is a team sport
When Indiana takes center court, it’s a reminder of what makes the state special: strong communities, teamwork and a shared commitment to moving forward together. Those same values have guided STAR Financial Bank for more than eight decades. “I’ve learned over my career from other long-time bankers that the first rule of community banking is […]
Building wealth matters. Building a legacy matters more.
Financial plans often start with numbers: retirement goals, returns, taxes, business value, and risk tolerance. But numbers don’t answer the most important question: what is your money for? “For most of our clients it’s not just about leaving behind money,” says Kira Vaal, CFP®, CRPC®, Partner and Senior Investment Advisor at Donaldson Capital Management. “They […]
The essential role of a health plan in Indiana
When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated healthcare system. But for many, that’s exactly what they face. Complex benefits, rising out-of-pocket costs, and uncertainty about where to turn add stress to already difficult moments. Marketplace […]
New Initiative Protects Indiana Employers and Working Families from Increased Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs are a top concern for families and employers. Across the country, prices for hospital care, physician services, prescription drugs and specialty treatments are rising faster than wages and inflation, putting pressure on household budgets, employers and the healthcare system as a whole. Health plans have a responsibility not only to explain factors increasing […]
