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Commercialization priority for Lugar energy center
IUPUI unit has ambitious plans even as namesake prepares to step down from long-held seat in Congress.
Who believes Lance Armstrong? I do, and many feel the same
Within moments of cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong’s announcement that he would no longer contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s relentless quest to strip him of his seven Tour de France titles, the social network Facebook came alive with “I told-you-he-was-a-cheater” diatribes. I responded thusly: I still believe—and believe in—Lance Armstrong. I may be hopelessly […]
New company focuses on making football helmets that reduce concussions
Bill Simpson, famous for pioneering multiple advances in auto-racing safety, has turned his attention to a new sport. His new company, SGH Helmets, is making a football helmet that Simpson hopes will help prevent concussions.
EnerDel charged up over utility market
Locally based EnerDel, maker of fuel-efficient lithium-ion batteries, is steering away from the disappointing electric-vehicle market. Its new strategy: batteries for utilities—especially in emerging markets where electric grids can be unreliable, which increases the need for backup power supplies.
WellPoint launches search for new CEO after Braly resignation
Investors are looking for a CEO who can right the Indianapolis-based company’s financial performance and integrate WellPoint’s recent deals to buy Medicaid insurer Amerigroup Corp. and vision company 1-800-Contacts Inc.
Braly’s departure occurred sooner than many expected
Even though CEO Angela Braly was facing withering criticism, analysts thought WellPoint would be reluctant to change CEOs while its $4.9 billion acquisition of Amerigroup Corp. was pending.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Talking Points
What will be on the minds of A&E patrons and producers this season?
BOEHM: Inside the 1987 Pan American Games
Pardon me for reminiscing on this 25th anniversary of the 1987 Pan American Games. Others have told how the Indianapolis “sports strategy” helped regenerate downtown, grow IUPUI, and establish Indianapolis as a major league city and a convention destination.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Critically selected highlights
A highly selective, very subjective guide to the most promising arts and entertainment events on the way in the 2012-13 season.
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Community Physician Network, an arm of Indianapolis-based hospital system Community Health Network, recently hired five physicians. Dr. Anna Edwards, a family practice physician, received her medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Holt, an obstetrician/gynecologist, received her medical training at State University of New York’s Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Michael Nader, a family medicine physician, received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Sara Pierce, an OB/GYN physician, received her medical degree from IU medical school. Dr. Derrick Walker, a family physician, completed his medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York.
Fairbanks, the Indianapolis-based hospital for drug and alcohol addicts, named hospital executive Mark Monson as CEO. He will replace the retiring Helene Cross on Aug. 31. Monson serves as chief operating officer of Beaver Dam Community Hospitals in Wisconsin. Before that, he served as vice president of clinical services operations for Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Calif. He began his career in 1980 as a substance abuse counselor. Monson earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in addiction studies from the University of Arizona.
St. Vincent Medical Group named Dr. Bruce Bethancourt as chief medical officer for the multi-specialty physician group of primary care and specialty health providers. Bethancourt comes to St. Vincent from Arizona-based Banner Medical Group, where he served as chief medical officer of the 650-physician practice. Bethancourt received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Dr. Rodney Benner has joined the staff of The Shelbourne Knee Center. The center has two other orthopedic specialists, Dr. Donald Shelbourne and Dr. Scott Urch. Benner did his medical training at IU medical school.
Potential for Simon-General Growth deal appears to dim
General Growth Properties' largest shareholder said it won’t pursue a takeover of the company and has no interest in unloading its stake after investor Bill Ackman urged the mall owner to consider a sale.
$100M IU neuroscience center set to open
A $100 million neuroscience center Indiana University officials say will offer a "one stop shop" for patients recovering from head and spinal injuries, strokes and other medical conditions is days away from opening its doors in Indianapolis.
Simon again considering acquisition of shopping mall rival
One of General Growth Properties Inc.'s largest shareholders says Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group has discussed acquiring the Chicago-based shopping mall competitor.
WellPoint CEO’s critics suggesting replacements
Another plea for the ouster of WellPoint CEO Angela Braly is spurring discussions among investors and analysts about a replacement. Top suggestions include James G. Carlson, the chief of Amerigroup Corp., and David B. Snow Jr., the former chief of Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Fortune Industries shareholder drops suit against company
Mark Haagen had sought class-action status on behalf of certain shareholders, charging that the price offered in a proposed sale for each share in the company is too low. Haagen voluntarily dismissed the suit.
Carmel ad shop FatAtom prospers by defying norms
In a time when many local, regional and national ad firms have been forced to downsize, FatAtom Marketing has seen its revenue increase from $180,000 in 2008 to a projected $1.25 million this year, CEO Todd Muffley said.
IU may hit jackpot by leasing parking in Bloomington, Indy
Indiana University is about two weeks away from issuing a request for proposals on a lease that would last 30 to 50 years, Chief Financial Officer Neil Theobald said. A similar deal at The Ohio State University generated $483 million.
Rival’s strong results have WellPoint playing catch-up
UnitedHealth has been enjoying healthy profits, growing customer rolls and a rising stock price—things the Indianapolis insurer has been unable to match. That tough comparison lies behind some of the investor attacks on WellPoint CEO Angela Braly.
Tech companies converge in Warehouse District
Right On Interactive next month plans to move its 30 employees from 5,000 square feet at 136 E. Market St. to about 7,000 square feet on the second floor of Allen Plaza, the luxury condo complex at 1 Virginia Ave.