IU Health rolls out mobile stroke unit
Indiana University Health has begun using a new specialized vehicle with equipment capable of diagnosing and treating a stroke on-scene.
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Anthem members face bigger bills at local micro-hospitals
The Indianapolis-based insurer is telling members that those small, freestanding hospitals are out of its network and could be much costlier to use.
High court asked to take case that could determine size of eye drops
What most people see as an annoyance, some prescription drop users say is grounds for a lawsuit.
Walmart reportedly in talks with Humana for deeper partnership or merger
Walmart and Humana have explored a wide range of options including a merger, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Doctors, store owners say they approve of Indiana cannabis oil law
Doctors said CBD has therapeutic benefits with little to no THC, the compound causing the high usually associated with marijuana use.
State’s life sciences sector shed 500 jobs in 2017, even as economic impact soared
The industry’s payroll and average wages dipped last year, according the latest report from Indiana University and BioCrossroads.
Governor signs four laws combating Indiana’s opioid crisis
Like many states, Indiana has been struggling to contain the opioid epidemic, which has caused the number of overdose deaths to skyrocket and has led to a surge of children in foster care.
Holcomb signs bill allowing Indiana sale of CBD oil
Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is derived from marijuana and hemp and is believed to have therapeutic benefits, but it lacks the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high.
Hendricks Regional, Hall Render face $50M lawsuit over failed deal
A lawsuit against Hendricks Regional Health and the Indianapolis law firm alleges they used “malicious, oppressive, willful, wanton, and/or reckless conduct” in conspiring to squelch a competitor’s deal to operate 23 Indiana care facilities after Hendricks’ contract was terminated.
Neighbors of proposed Carmel hospital gear up to fight project
More than 100 people gathered Tuesday to plan how to oppose the project, which calls for nine buildings, two helipads and four parking garages.
Former Lilly CFO Rice to lead CVS Caremark, report says
Derica Rice, 53, one of the nation’s most powerful black executives, retired from Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. in December, after the company passed him over when naming a new CEO.
Holcomb’s office unveils new tool to combat opioid epidemic
The tool, in this case, is a software platform that will allow certified addiction treatment providers to quickly locate and connect people with available inpatient or residential treatment beds.
Former exec sues Mainstreet, says developer failed to pay him $630,989
Ned Rule, former managing director of investments, claims the Carmel-based developer terminated him without cause to save money during a financial downturn, violating his employment contract.
Lilly revives proposals that would lower takeover barriers
The company’s board is asking shareholders to support two corporate-governance proposals, including one that would eliminate a requirement that buyout bids garner at least 80 percent shareholder approval.
House rejects GOP bill easing use of unproven drugs
The House rejected legislation Tuesday that would ease how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses.
Health insurer Cigna buying Express Scripts for $52 billion
Health insurer Cigna is buying the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefit manager, the latest in a string of proposed tie-ups as health care’s bill payers attempt to get a grip on rising costs.
Mainstreet nixes ambitious Arizona plan, terminates at least 70 workers
The Carmel-based developer and operator of senior care facilities blamed high start-up costs and a challenging reimbursement environment for decision to pull out of Arizona.
‘Rigged’ system blocks lower-cost drugs, head of FDA says
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb aimed particular criticism at giant pharmacy benefit managers that contract with health plans to administer coverage of drugs, saying the industry’s tactics have stymied cheaper copies of expensive biotechnology drugs.
Indiana Legislature approves bill toughening abortion rules
The Indiana Legislature on Wednesday sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk that would require medical providers who treat women for complications arising from abortions to report detailed patient information to the state.
Biotech firm plans expansion in Franklin, 23 new jobs
Its $1.5 million investment is expected to help B2S Life Sciences more than double its staff and grow its client base, which includes contract research groups, pharmaceutical firms and biotech startups.