Spiking drug prices punch holes in health insurers’ finances
Spending on prescription drugs has soared 451 percent this year at Indianapolis-based MDwise as new drugs for hepatitis C and cancer soar above $100,000 per patient.
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Where the pundits never stop
Want even more political commentary? Go to INForefront.com, an online community hosted by Indianapolis Business Journal for thoughtful conversation about politics, policy and government from across the political and ideological spectrum.
Pay the piper on deferred maintenance
Michael Leppert looks at the history behind a controversial Confederal memorial in Garfield Park, while IU professor Kyle Adams and law student Andrew Ireland debate a mural in a campus classroom that—in part—depicts a KKK rally. Plus, columnists write about free speech, voting, football and more.
Purdue extends Daniels’ contract with bonuses, ‘at risk’ pay boost
Purdue has extended Mitch Daniels’ contract as president through 2020, keeping his base salary at the same level but adding bonuses for years served and increasing potential pay for meeting goals.
Pence boosts school safety spending after drastic cuts
The Indiana governor said Friday that after the recent deadly shooting at a community college in Oregon he would make an additional $3.5 million in safety grants available.
Priority list: Heartland Film and Crossroads Comedy fests, more
This weekend, you can pick and choose events or settle into one of two weekend-long festivals.
Lilly to add 50 employees at R&D center in New York
The drugmaker is trying to beef up its work on using the immune system to fight cancer. Indianapolis will remain Lilly’s main hub for research and development.
VW might compensate owners of diesel cars for loss of value
Earlier this week, Kelley Blue Book said the value of VWs with 2-liter diesel engines had fallen 13 percent since mid-September, about when the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal came to light.
Researchers, ranchers beefing up steak with algae, flaxseed
Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon and walnuts, according to researchers and some ranchers.
UofL foundation hires firm to review escort allegations
Louisville President James Ramsey said in a statement Thursday that he "fully" supports longtime athletic director Tom Jurich. The statement made no reference to coach Rick Pitino.
Go figure: As patients’ anger over costs spikes, health care prices barely budge
Patients’ anger over high deductibles and high drug prices is spurring presidential candidates to respond—even as the actual prices of health care services are growing slower than at any time since 1990.
Leaders, candidates grapple with city savings balance
Many are looking to mayoral candidates Chuck Brewer and Joe Hogsett to craft a long-term savings strategy as Indianapolis’ reserves continue on a downward trend.
Where Brewer, Hogsett stand on city’s toughest issues
IBJ asked mayoral candidates Joe Hogsett, a Democrat who is leading in contributions and key endorsements, and Chuck Brewer, a Republican small-business owner who has the support of outgoing Mayor Greg Ballard, about their approaches to hot-button topics of particular interest to the business community.
Indy unit key part of multi-pronged Salesforce strategy
Salesforce.com is using its Indianapolis-based Salesforce Marketing Cloud division as the springboard for a nascent business line that company officials believe has the potential to grow rapidly for years to come.
Salesforce expanding downtown, seeking big block of space
Salesforce.com appears to have scrapped plans to build its own downtown headquarters building and instead is seeking a huge block of space in an office tower to satisfy its aggressive growth plans.
Some executives already bracing for next recession
While many CEOs are planning for the next fiscal year, a cohort of local executives is planning for the next fiscal downturn. Group members have their eyes on 2019, forecast by some economists to be the year the next economic contraction arrives.
Novel approach to Alzheimer’s care set for Midwestern rollout
Dr. Malaz Boustani leads a 26-person team at Eskenazi Health that is showing the group's approach to health care can improve the mental health of both dementia patients and their care givers.
Hamilton County overhauls strategy, targets Chicago visitors
Hamilton County Tourism is in the process of testing a marketing campaign aimed at attracting weekend visitors in the fall months. And it’s targeting only one out-of-state area—Chicago—instead of several.
Lawmakers may spoil fantasy sports party
State and federal lawmakers are taking a serious look at the legality of the services of fantasy football goliaths DraftKings and FanDuel—a move that could put the companies out of business in Indiana and other states.
LOU’S VIEWS: A half-dozen from Heartland
The Heartland Film Festival gets rolling Oct. 16. Here are six picks to start your cinematic adventure.