Eli Lilly earnings rise sharply but narrowly miss analysts’ expectations
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker got a revenue boost from a host of new medications but also saw sales fall sharply for some older products.
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Get ready for a smoking-hot debate over cigarette taxes
Indiana now has one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the nation. It also has one of the highest smoking rates. Some groups want to decrease the latter in part by raising the former.
Indiana medical marijuana backers take hope in bill hearing
When the Indiana Legislature allowed a Senate committee to hear testimony on a medical marijuana-related bill, some proponents saw a glimmer of hope.
Indiana pain medicine doctor faces 55 felony charges
Dr. Tristan Stonger is accused of operating a “pill mill” in Peru, where he saw as many as 100 patients in a single day. He also had offices in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
Hospital systems fight for pre-eminence in transplant field
The number of transplants performed in Indiana last year hit an 11-year high, up about 6 percent from a year before, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
Planned Parenthood leader Cockrum stepping down after 15 years
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky Inc. is searching for a new president and CEO to succeed Betty Cockrum, who plans to retire in June.
Federal judge swats mega-merger of insurers Aetna, Humana
The decision casts in doubt the industry’s other big proposed merger—Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion bid for Cigna Corp. A ruling on the Justice Department’s challenge of the Anthem deal is pending.
Indiana prison medical chief works for private Illinois firm
The chief medical officer for Indiana's prison system held an overlapping position with a for-profit Illinois company that provides health care to correctional facilities in more than a dozen states, according to a published report.
Former COO of health firm claims discrimination in firing
A former executive at an Indianapolis-based chain of health clinics says he was fired because of his age, race and national origin, and in retaliation because he stood up for one of his female managers.
Lilly buying developer of pain-management drugs for $960M
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker’s purchase of the biotech firm CoLucid Pharmaceuticals will give it access to a late-stage experimental medication for migraine headaches.
Lawmakers hear bill to establish ‘hemp oil registry’ for seizure patients
One of the bill’s author said it is designed to help parents who are “up against a wall,” and he stressed that it should not be confused as a first step to medical marijuana legalization in the state.
Which physician specialties have the worst burnout?
Doctors are reporting more burnout because of too many bureaucratic tasks, difficult patients and too many hours at work. But not all specialties are hit equally hard.
Lilly shares rise after Alimta cancer drug patent upheld on appeal
Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.’s proposed generic version infringes a patent on the multi-billion-dollar patent, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled.
U.S. Senate takes first step to repeal Obamacare
By a near party-line 51-48 vote early Thursday, the GOP-run Senate approved a budget that eases the way for action on subsequent repeal legislation as soon as next month.
Health care management firm plans to open Carmel office, hire up to 125
Green Circle Health's client services center will provide remote health care and coaching for customers across the country, focusing in part on improving the coordination of care for chronic diseases.
Carmel biotech firm scores major deal with pharmaceutical giant
A small Carmel-based biotech firm has signed a deal with international drug company Allergan Plc that is worth at least $50 million and could grow to more than $2 billion under the best-case scenario.
Sign-ups for Obamacare lagging in Indiana
More than 167,000 Indiana residents have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Drug czar position one of Holcomb’s first executive orders
Newly-inaugurated Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made good on his plan to establish a drug czar position Monday when he signed an executive order on his first official day in office.
Indiana lawmakers take up wide range of health care legislation
The Indiana General Assembly is back in session and set to consider all manner of health care legislation, from consumer rights to expanded insurance coverage.
Candy maker expands in pet care with $7.7B purchase of VCA
VCA operates more than 750 animal hospitals in the United States, including about 10 in the Indianapolis area.