LabCorp to pay $525K to Indy employees after discrimination claims
The labor department looked into potential discrimination by the federal contractor at its Indianapolis facility as a part of a routine investigation, federal officials said.
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On COVID-19 response, Holcomb says he has ‘no regrets’
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s comments came following prepared remarks he made to the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, a group focused on state and local efforts to strengthen public health and defenses to biological threats.
Halverson leaving IU Fairbanks School of Public Health for Oregon job
Paul Halverson, the founding dean of the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, is a longtime advocate for a stronger role for public health across the state.
16 Tech pencils in plans for two more buildings after early leasing success
Pre-leasing has begun on two buildings planned for the entrepreneurism-innovation district: a 100,000-square-foot laboratory building and a 40,000-square-foot office structure that would be dedicated to sports- and health-focused tenants.
Lilly to install $10M worth of solar panels at two Indianapolis campuses
The solar structures are designed to help generate power for the company and reduce its carbon footprint.
Get ready for the annual blitz of Medicare Advantage ads
If history is any guide, there will be plenty of high-budget television ads from national and local insurance plans looking to boost their rolls. But the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is cracking down on misleading pitches.
Judge grants preliminary injunction in physician noncompete lawsuit
The court declined to apply the state’s new statute, but found that Lutheran’s physician noncompete agreement was unenforceable, overbroad and unreasonable.
Biden administration aims to scrub medical debt from credit scores, boosting ratings for millions
In addition to pulling medical bills from credit reports, the proposal would prevent creditors from using medical bills when deciding on loans and stop debt collectors from using credit ratings to pressure people with health care-related debt.
Number of Hoosiers without health insurance declines
The report credits increased insurance coverage in Indiana to an enrollment uptick in public health insurance options, such as Medicaid, rather than any significant change in private insurance plans.
Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests again
Starting Sept. 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year.
Rokita seeks dismissal of discipline case hours after complaint’s filing
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a three-count disciplinary complaint against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for comments he made about his investigation into Dr. Caitlin Bernard.
Biotech firm nearing completion of Indy radioisotopes factory
Following a $45 million renovation, RayzeBio plans to use the plant to make Actinium 225, a radioisotope used for targeted therapy for cancer.
Rokita sues IU Health for privacy violations stemming from Caitlin Bernard case
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging IU Health failed to report, review and enforce privacy standards in connection with Dr. Caitlin Bernard talking publicly about an abortion she performed on a 10-year-old.
Community plans $11.5M expansion of south-side Indy surgery center
The Indianapolis-based hospital system broke ground Tuesday on the project at 1550 E. County Line Road. The work is expected to take 12 to 15 months to complete.
FDA approves new COVID vaccine as respiratory illness season nears
If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signs off Tuesday, injections could be available in pharmacies, clinics and doctor’s offices by the end of the week.
Carmel-based Syra Health cuts IPO expectations by one-third
The two-year-old startup that provides professional services in the health care and life science industries has sharply cut how much it expects to raise in its upcoming initial public offering.
Physician-staffing service files for bankruptcy reorganization
The company, which provides doctors to rural hospitals to staff their emergency rooms and other critical areas, listed liabilities of $18.5 million and assets of just $19,701.
Braun among GOP lawmakers sponsoring bill to ban federal mask mandates
The Indiana senator pointed to a “rising trend” in mandates being brought back at certain schools around the country.
U.S. to regulate nursing home staffing for first time, as industry balks
The nursing home industry is criticizing the Biden administration’s decision to require the homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels.
Possible easing of marijuana restrictions could have major implications
The measure has the potential to help struggling cannabis companies in states where marijuana is legal and could remove barriers to scientific research into the health benefits of the drug.