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Welcome to The Dose, which tackles the business and economics inside the turbulent world of health care and life sciences in Indiana. Your host is John Russell. To contact me call 317-472-5383.

Medical real estate keeping developers, investors busy

June 12, 2017

John Russell

Medical office buildings, traditionally a low-key sector of the real-estate market, are getting plenty of attention these days, with recent big-dollar deals from Indianapolis players Duke Realty and Cornerstone Cos.

Eleven questions for head of Big Pharma's trade group

June 8, 2017

John Russell

An embattled industry is pushing back against complaints of high drug prices, constant drug advertising and companies that don't invest enough in research. Here's a Q&A with Stephen Ubl, CEO of the industry's trade group.

Endocyte's surprise move stuns Wall Street, raises questions about company's future

June 5, 2017

John Russell

The West Lafayette-based biotech firm once was seen as a rising star with a pipeline that could save cancer patients. Now, 20 years after its founding, without a single launch, it is laying off 40 percent of its workforce.

Franciscan Health's busy surgery center lets more docs buy piece of business

May 22, 2017

John Russell

The for-profit surgery center plans to raise $2.7 million in an equity offering to allow more surgeons to become investors.

Analysts struggled to predict Anthem-Cigna outcome (but don't tell them that)

May 15, 2017

John Russell

The proposed $48 billion merger of Anthem and Cigna kept Wall Street experts guessing for months.

Franklin College builds on life sciences legacy with new $18M science center

May 8, 2017

John Russell

The small Johnson County college has turned out its share of science graduates over the decades, and says the expansion will continue to attract students.

IU Health making big push on two fronts in Bloomington

May 1, 2017

John Russell

The acquisition of the Premier Healthcare physician group and the groundbreaking of a $340 million hospital on the IU campus will give the Indianapolis-based health system a stronger foothold in Bloomington.

IU, Regenstrief, Eskenazi team up to demystify electronic health records for med students

April 24, 2017

John Russell

Physicians use electronic health records all day long. How will medical students learn about them? The AMA is rolling out a new program developed in Indianapolis.

Wall Street punishes Lilly for latest drug setback; analysts grasp for answers

April 17, 2017

John Russell

News that federal regulators rejected Lilly's drug for arthritis sent the stock tumbling more than 5 percent Monday, and sent surprised analysts searching for answers.

A list that should make Hoosier doctors smile

April 10, 2017

John Russell

For the third year in a row, Indiana ranks among the top states in average physician compensation.

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Mexican-fusion eatery Comida opens in The Ambassador
February 21, 2019

Neighbors oppose Carmel housing project
February 20, 2019

Time's running out on bill to restore 'certificate of need' process for hospitals
February 18, 2019

82nd Street eatery to pair doughnuts, beer
February 14, 2019

Noblesville council gives final OK to two major redevelopment projects
February 13, 2019