Meatpackers say inspection cuts will hurt small businesses
Indiana’s plan to lay off some meat inspectors has small, independent processors fearing for the future of what has been a
growing industry.
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Indianapolis-based e-health records network expands
The Indiana Network for Patient Care announced Tuesday that Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind., has joined 40 other
hospitals and clinics that are part of an online network that handles one of the nation's highest volume of health information
exchanges.
ITT Educational awards top managers substantial raises
The Carmel-based for-profit educator paid CEO Kevin M. Modany $7.6 million in total compensation last year, a 63-percent increase over 2008. And the rest of his management team all enjoyed pay increases of 45 percent or more.
Health care software firm raises $1.15 million
Indianapolis-based PolicyStat LLC raised $1.15 million in angel capital from 31 individuals and Halo Capital Group.
WTHR general manager dies suddenly
Jim Tellus, the 47-year-old general manager of local NBC affiliate WTHR-TV Channel 13, died suddenly this week.
Indiana closer to eliminating anti-smoking agency
The plan approved by the Republican-controlled Senate would transfer the duties of the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation
board to the State Department of Health.
People
Dr. Beata Samuel joined Accent Pediatrics, a Community Physicians of Indiana office. Originally from Dallas,
Samuel earned her medical degree at Bangalore University in India.
Susan Perkins, a registered nurse, has been appointed disaster management coordinator at St. Francis Hospital
& Health Centers. Perkins previously worked at the hospital in emergency room services.
Q&A
James Jordan's firm, Strategic Data Management, has developed a Web-based portal to help diabetics chart
and manage their blood sugar levels. The firm is now pitching its portal for a fee to doctors, health plans, device manufacturers,
drug firms and others.
Doctors fighting insurers with data
The Indianapolis Medical Society hopes an online database that compares one doctor's reimbursement rates against market
averages helps its members negotiate with health plans.
Company news
Two of the five most-advertised drugs belong to hometown drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. According to 2009 data from The Nielsen Co., Lilly spent $178 million to advertise Cymbalta, its antidepressant and pain medicine, and another $167 million to hawk Cialis, its anti-impotence pills. Those two drugs ranked No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. They […]
Former Saturn franchise in Fishers enters new orbit
An All Things Automotive franchise is replacing Saturn of Fishers. The concept, aimed particularly at displaced Saturn dealers,
involves used-car sales and service bays stocked by Carquest.
Gonzo BMW riders
The biker who nearly ran you into the ditch just might be your friendly investment banker.
Pedestrian struck by car in Plainfield
Plainfield police say a pedestrian was struck by a car while trying to cross the street about 6:30 Tuesday morning. The incident
occurred near Stanley Road about a quarter-mile west of State Road 267 in a residential area near a medical park and apartment
complex. The male victim was taken to Wishard Hospital in serious condition. Police don’t believe the driver who hit
him was impaired, but they are running tests to make sure.
Chances of health reform passage soar
By 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.
Police investigate bus-stop robbery
Indianapolis police are investigating a possible robbery at a bus stop Tuesday morning. A 14-year-old girl said a man tried
to rob her in the 1200 block of North Tuxedo, right in front of her house. She told police a man driving a dark-colored SUV
pulled up and said “Get in the car.” Then, she said, he grabbed a necklace and ring she was wearing. Detectives
are asking anyone with information about the crime to call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-8477.
Purdue beefing up surveillance
There is a new push to keep students safe on Purdue University’s campus in West Lafayette. Surveillance cameras are
being installed in 54 locations as part of a $1.4 million security project that began last year. By fall, the university hopes
to have 133 cameras in place, many of them in parking garages. Campus police will monitor the camera feeds 24 hours a day.
Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.
CIB turns down Axe deodorant ad for stadium
The Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board on Monday rejected a request from Axe deodorant to place an advertisement in Lucas
Oil Stadium because the message is too racy for youngsters.
Reggie Wayne, Drew Brees battle for Madden cover
With six days left to vote, it looks like the vote for the Madden 11 cover is down to two. For the first time, fans have a
say in the outcome, but Colts fans may have good reason to cheer against their man this time.