Is health care bubble about to burst?
Citigroup economist writes that U.S. health care sector "reminds us somewhat ominously of the bubble in housing finance" because public spending is fueling private profits.
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Indy is poster child (again) for medical arms race
Indianapolis was highlighted in a new national study because its hospitals have been particularly aggressive at expanding their geographic reach—raising concerns among health insurers and even hospitals themselves that new medical facilities and market power can only lead to higher prices.
St. Vincent nears another ‘merger’
The Indianapolis-based hospital system is working with Evansville-based St. Mary's Health System to mesh some of their corporate operations.
Health care real estate owner takes over management of 29 buildings
Healthcare Trust of America now handles property management and leasing for 29 buildings formerly managed by Hokanson Cos.
Hospitals to build $14M medical center in Bargersville
Community Health Network and Johnson Memorial Hospital plan to spend $14 million to build a medical office building and outpatient center in Bargersville. The 70,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to be completed in mid-2013.
Franciscan pulls back Greenwood plans
Franciscan St. Francis Health said its plans to build an emergency room and physician office building in Greenwood are on hold due to uncertainty over the effects of health care reform.
Anthem seeking state rule change allowing doctors to practice online
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has renewed its push to bring online care to the Indiana market, including video. It has asked the state’s Medical Licensing Board to relax a 2003 rule that stands in its way.
IU Health names Kitchell chief financial officer
Ryan Kitchell, 38, replaces Marvin Pember, who left in July to take an executive position with Philadelphia-based hospital system Universal Health Services Inc.
Economy could lift drug, device firms
The U.S. economy is showing signs of bouncing back and, if it does, look for drugmakers and medical-device companies to benefit. But if the economy has another summer stall like last year, expect health insurers to benefit.
Developer plans $15.7M senior-living center on east side
The city of Indianapolis approved the project after accepting Mainstreet Property Group’s offer to purchase the property at 16th Street and Arlington Avenue for $912,500.
Community agrees to absorb Howard Regional
Kokomo’s Howard Regional Health System has signed a letter of intent to join the Community Health Network less than four months after it broke off a merger deal with Indiana University Health.
Walgreen marks retailers’ push into health care
Health care reform is projected to cover 30 million more people with health insurance—and overwhelm the nation’s doctors. That’s why retailers like Walgreen and Wal-Mart are moving into the space in a big way.
Rating doctors and other health care providers
A new onslaught of Medicare data might shine more light on providers, but tricky questions abound.
Failed dental chain lists no assets, $3.6 million debt
A New York dental chain that closed offices in 13 states, including eight in Indiana, without warning late last year lists no assets and liabilities of $3.6 million in a bankruptcy filing.
Community to move rehab service to new $23M hospital
Community Health Network plans to move its inpatient rehabilitation facility from its east-side hospital to a new $23 million, 60-bed facility in the Castleton neighborhood.
BROWN: The real reason hospitals are buying doctor offices
Raising prices is easier when numbers are limited.
Decatur Vein Clinic branches out
In little more than a decade, former Conseco director Dr. David Decatur has turned his single-office family practice into a multistate chain of vein clinics. A 14th location is planned.
Slabosky retiring from IU Health Plans
Alex Slabosky, who ran the M-Plan HMO for 20 years, is retiring from IU Health and has been replaced by the hospital’s treasurer, Ryan Kitchell.
Riley promotes chief medical officer to CEO
Dr. Jeff Sperring takes the helm after a leadership void created by the departure of Riley’s CEO and COO in late spring.
Study: IU med school, hospitals boost Indiana economy
A new study says biomedical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine and its partner hospitals pumped about $370 million into Indiana's economy in 2009.