WellPoint buying managed care firm for $4.9B
The Indianapolis health insurer is buying Virginia-based Amerigroup Corp. to expand in managed care for poor and elderly patients in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Home » Search
Search Results
14189 results for 'articles'
To refine your search through our archives use our Advanced Search
Sudden Duke Energy CEO shift puts Rogers in spotlight
Three former board members of Progress Energy Inc. said they would have voted against Duke's $17.8 billion takeover offer had they known Rogers would remain in charge of the combined companies.
Medicaid official rules against Indiana abortion law
Indiana's decision to deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds because it performs abortions denies women the freedom to choose their health care providers, a federal hearing officer said.
Pence goes on air with $1.4M in ads in governor’s race
Pence has not only hit the airwaves first, but he has hit them three times, with a series of touchy-feely pieces detailing his courtship with his wife, his history growing up in Indiana and a devastating storm which struck his hometown of Columbus.
Cousin wins minor damages in Mike’s Carwash lawsuit
A Hamilton County judge has ruled that a former co-owner of Mike’s Carwash Inc. receive just $140,000 in damages in a civil case that sought close to $30 million.
Hofmeister files bankruptcy reorganization plan
Hofmeister Personal Jewelers Inc. plans to pay off its creditors over seven years as part of the well-known Indianapolis retailer’s bankruptcy restructuring.
Burglaries on rise in Carmel
Carmel Police are warning residents about an increase in burglaries in the city. The city has received reports of at least 17 burglaries since June 1, including four over the July 4 holiday. In many of the burglaries, intruders knocked on the front door before breaking into unoccupied homes. If somebody answered the door, the suspects claimed to be selling magazines or looking for a lost pet.
Apartments damaged by fire
An apartment fire early Friday morning temporarily displaced two residents. Indianapolis firefighters quickly brought the blaze at Shadeland Court Apartments in the 3900 block of North Shadeland Avenue under control about 1 a.m. The fire damaged two units, but the residents were relocated to unoccupied units by apartment management. Damage was estimated at $25,000.
Person dies in south-side blaze
One person died in a fire on the south side of Indianapolis late Thursday night. Firefighters called to the 900 block of East Southport Road about 11 p.m. found fire coming from the northeast corner of a building that is used as a business and residence. The name of the victim was not released. Officials are investigating the cause of the blaze, which resulted in an estimated $175,000 in property damage.
Lilly gets 6-month Cymbalta marketing extension
Eli Lilly and Co. said Friday that it has received an extra six months of marketing exclusivity on the antidepressant Cymbalta, its biggest selling drug. The extension could mean more than a billion dollars in sales for the Indianapolis drug maker.
KIM: Compounding, Rule of 72 work for you if you let them
Saving/investing more and earlier is a simplistic strategy, but it requires discipline, patience and hard work.
Gubernatorial candidates agree to 3 debates across state
Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham are vying to succeed Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is term-limited from seeking re-election in November.
U.S. employers add only 80,000 jobs as economy struggles
U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is struggling three years after the recession ended. The unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent.
State higher ed board picks new chair, vice chair
Marilyn Moran-Townsend will take over as chair and Jud Fisher will be the board's new vice chair. Chris LaMothe will serve as the board's secretary.
Law selectively enforced
Peter Rusthoven [June 25] correctly criticized President Obama’s decision to invade the province of Congress by taking steps to effectively enact the Dream Act through omission.
Renewing democracy
I was heartened to see John Mutz’s [June 16 Forefront column] about Parker Palmer’s newest book, “Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.”
Parking enforcement overstated
Sensors in Indianapolis do not alert an enforcement officer when time on a meter has expired.
Another idea to merge local not-for-profits
I applaud the Little Red Door Cancer Agency [June 18] in taking a step that many not-for-profits should consider: merging to better serve constituents and utilize donor contributions.
Jefferson also said…
Thomas Jefferson could hardly be further from today’s liberal/progressive agenda [Hetrick, June 11].
PROXY CORNER: BrightPoint Inc.
Indianapolis-based BrightPoint Inc.provides worldwide distribution and integrated logistics services to the wireless communications industry. The company announced July 2 that it had agreed to be acquired by California-based Ingram Micro for $650 million in cash and the assumption of $190 million in debt.