Indiana hospital prices remain among highest in nation, report says
In response, Indiana Hospital Association President Brian Tabor said the Rand report “continues to paint a distorted view of health care in our state.”
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Hack targeting hospital chain Ascension affecting patient care
The 840-bed Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis is among the facilities feeling the effects of the cyberattack.
Many Indiana hospitals struggling financially amid rising expenses, report says
More than four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Indiana hospitals are still barely breaking even and their financial viability remains at risk, according to a report released Thursday morning by the Indiana Hospital Association.
Indiana Fever lands Eli Lilly as jersey patch sponsor
Lilly and the Fever said they would also use the partnership “to close gaps on health outcomes in Indianapolis and across the state” by raising awareness of health issues.
What marijuana reclassification means for United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Here’s a look at the possible implications.
U.S. drug control agency moving to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.
Lilly sees quarterly profit jump 67% on demand for new weight-loss drugs
Doctors and pharmacies have reported huge demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound in recent months, causing widespread shortages of the popular drugs.
Medical practice sued after being hit by cyberattack affecting 316,000
Several victims have filed lawsuits against Otolaryngology Associates, saying the practice waited about six weeks to inform victims of the data breach.
FDA to bring lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy, safety
The goal is to ensure that new tests for cancer, heart disease, COVID-19, genetic conditions and many other illnesses are safe, accurate and reliable.
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.
Indiana Hospital Association leader Brian Tabor stepping down
Tabor, 49, who has acted as chief advocate the state’s 170 hospitals since 2016, said he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and pursuing his longtime hobby, birdwatching.
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered the implications of a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned.
NICO Corp. gets big neurosurgery win, ponders company’s future
Indianapolis-based NICO recently wrapped up a large clinical trial that tested the company’s minimally invasive tools and technology for brain surgery in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Now it faces a major decision.
Biden sees $35 price cap for insulin as pivotal campaign issue
Rarely a day goes without President Joe Biden mentioning insulin prices and promoting a $35 price cap for the medication for Americans on Medicare. The reality is more complicated.
Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8M gift from Lechleiters
The Indianapolis-based foundation, which announced the donation Friday, said the funds would help make mental health and behavioral health services more available to children and adolescents.
Lilly, Roche to get expedited FDA review for blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Roche and Lilly said they believe the test could play an important role in improving access to early and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Health legislation background bolsters Braun gubernatorial campaign
In Washington, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has authored legislation focused on demystifying the opaque costs and reducing burdens on Americans while frequently sharing the story of his own struggles with health care costs as a business owner.
Indy startup Neurava raises $2.26M to develop epilepsy-monitoring device
Neurava Inc.’s owners are developing a device aimed at mitigating the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, a mysterious condition that takes an estimated 3,000 lives a year in the United States.
Riverview Health sues to claw back wage overpayments to physician
Riverview Health says in a lawsuit that it overpaid a doctor for on-call services for 11 years, and it is now suing the doctor in Hamilton Superior Court for more than $60,000 that it claims she hasn’t paid back.
Federal judge grants collective status in suit brought by Lilly worker who claimed age bias
The ruling opens the door potentially to hundreds of Lilly employees over 40 years old who have been denied promotions for which they feel they were qualified.