Riley Children’s Health and its president part ways
An Indiana University Health spokeswoman declined to explain the circumstances of Gil Peri’s departure, saying the hospital system doesn’t comment on personnel changes.
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With its triple-tax benefits, the humble HSA emerges as a retirement savings powerhouse
Increasingly, benefits brokers and personal-finance experts are advising people use cash to pay for health care and investing the HSA funds for decades.
Author John Green’s current chapter is focused on a healthier human race
Green’s new journey to becoming a leading advocate for wiping out tuberculosis worldwide has its roots in another of his philanthropic interests: the health of mothers and infants in Sierra Leone.
Editorial: It’s past time for the Legislature to increase the cigarette tax
It is understandable that it might be politically difficult for lawmakers to consider any sort of tax increase in an election year in which 125 of the 150 state legislators will have to face voters. But it represents an issue of such import that we believe they should put their own political livelihoods aside.
Marc Hackett: You can help ease the troubles from food insecurity
Twenty-five percent of Marion County residents are food-insecure and struggle to put food on their table, which can mean choosing between food and utilities, food and transportation, or food and medical care.
What business interests will be seeking in the 2024 legislative session
Reducing health care costs, pursuing tax breaks and preparing the next generation of Hoosiers for the workforce are among the top priorities of business leaders as state lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse Monday for the 2024 legislative session.
Community Health agrees to pay $345M to settle ‘false claims’ lawsuit
Community Health Network has agreed to pay the United States government $345 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a years-long scheme to recruit physicians and pay them huge salaries and bonuses in return for “downstream referrals” on medical procedures.
Walgreens closes medical clinics in Indiana, causing headaches for patients and doctors
VillageMD, a subsidiary of Chicago-based pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance, is closing more than 60 primary care clinics in five markets, including nine practices in northern Indiana and four in central Indiana.
Lilly launches obesity drug, but insurers balk over price
The new drug, called Zepbound, carries a hefty price of $1,059.87 per month, and insurers and health care plans are balking, questioning its affordability. Many employers and government health programs exclude obesity treatments from their coverage.
16 Tech gears up in reach for national stage
The live-work-play campus has been picked to join a new national network designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs and investors to accelerate the development of health care products and services and speed up health care innovations.
Indiana Chamber’s lobbying priorities include driving cards, tax cuts, child care
Members of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce laid out their agenda for the 2024 General Assembly during the business group’s annual legislative preview luncheon on Monday.
Deloitte names new leader for Indianapolis office
Steve Pratt will lead an office of about 500 people. He will succeed Deloitte Tax LLP Partner Mary Boelke, who has led Deloitte’s Indianapolis office for more than 11 years.
IU Health awards more than $9M in grants to improve health outcomes
Martin University will receive $1 million over three years to renovate the Andrew J. Brown building and offer enhanced programming through the Community of Health Practice program.
Cook Medical sells portion of reproductive health business for $300M
The move comes three months after a proposed $875 million sale of Cook’s entire reproductive health business to Cooper was called off.
Eskenazi Hospital to expand therapy dog program with $1M gift
At Eskenazi and other hospitals around central Indiana, therapy dogs are seen as part of the health care team—furry healing agents who bring smiles to patients, and perhaps even more.
Friends of Indy Animals raises $6.7M for new shelter; mayor announces new location
The not-for-profit has already reached 95% of its fundraising campaign’s $7 million goal for the $37 million project, which is now set to be built at 5001 E. Raymond St.
State’s newest public company faces hurdles
Syra Health Corp., a Carmel-based health care services company, raised $5.3 million after expenses in its initial public offering. But it faces a slew of challenges, from winning new customers to launching products and services quickly to stem losses.
Federal government repaying Indiana hospitals $222M for improper reimbursement cuts
After a bruising, five-year fight that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, hospitals across Indiana and the nation are in line for a huge payday.
Made in Indiana: Hospital beds by Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. (a subsidiary of Baxter International)
The operation’s primary factory and administration remain in Batesville, where more than 900 people work.
AI tools are helping researchers discover new drugs more quickly
During the last nine years, the cumulative amount of AI investments across the pharma and biotech sectors has increased by almost thirtyfold, to $24.6 billion as of last December.