Hospitals – Indianapolis Business Journal

Home » Hospitals

Congress considers $2.1B to replace nearly 75-year-old Roudebush, add med center in Fishers

May 8, 2026

Mickey Shuey

The plan to develop the new facilities has become a priority for state leaders and Indiana’s congressional contingent.

0Comments

Elevance to institute policy cutting hospital reimbursements if out-of-network providers involved in care

December 24, 2025

Daniel Lee

The dispute between Indianapolis-based Elevance and provider groups centers on the federal No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, which seeks to protect patients from unexpected, expensive out-of-network medical bills.

3Comments

Funding for $1.6B replacement to Indianapolis VA hospital advances in Congress

May 17, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The proposed replacement hospital would cost about $1.64 billion, but the appropriations legislation — the first for the 2027 fiscal year to clear a major congressional hurdle — allows for up to $1.98 billion to go toward the project.

Indiana unveils Medicaid overhaul aimed at pressuring hospitals to lower prices

May 15, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower.

Greene County hospital serves Anthem with second breach notice over claim payments

May 15, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

The hospital said the second breach notice is related to additional concerns about Anthem’s claim-payment practices and its failure to apply a contract between the hospital and the insurance company correctly.

Indiana hospital systems meet benchmark on direct-to-employer health care deals

April 23, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The report comes as Indiana hospitals attempt to address widespread criticism — including from state leaders — over high prices.

Nearly $2B in funding for new Indianapolis VA hospital included in federal budget proposal

April 8, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

The budget proposal calls for a new 840,000-square-foot tower that would replace the aging Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Boone County’s Witham Health Services plans to join Parkview Health

April 7, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

Witham’s announcement comes amid a series of recent moves by Parkview Health involving expansion into areas of the state away from its headquarters in Fort Wayne.

Construction on $4.3B IU Health hospital campus about 60% complete and on schedule

April 1, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

The 44-acre campus will span from 12th to 16th streets and from Capitol Avenue to Interstate 65 — approximately eight square blocks.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 immunity for hospitals in patient death case

March 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hospitals and other medical providers cannot be held liable for complications that developed while treating a patient for COVID-19 during the pandemic emergency, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Lawmakers amend bill to tax nonprofit hospitals on nonmedical property

February 19, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The amendment allows Indiana counties to benefit from property taxes on nonprofit hospital parcels that don’t have health care or revenue-generating purposes.

Indiana’s largest hospital systems hit state-imposed price targets in recent years, report says

February 10, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

House Enrolled Act 1004, passed in 2023, required the Indiana Department of Insurance to contract with a third party to calculate how Indiana’s nonprofit hospital systems’ commercial prices compared to Medicare reimbursements over time.

Hancock Health podcast aims to speak to female patients

February 6, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

Jenn Wells, an executive at the Greenfield-based health care system, is trying to make difficult conversations more accessible through a women’s health podcast she started last fall called “Just Jenn.”

Analysis of hospital association’s woes finds no ‘uniform narrative of financial distress’

February 3, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Employers’ Forum of Indiana used publicly available information to examine finances at the state’s 114 general acute care hospitals and compile its own analysis.

Indiana hospitals face mounting financial challenges, endangering services, execs say

January 27, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

Rural hospitals are among those that are most affected by the financial challenges facing health care institutions in Indiana, according to a new report released by the Indiana Hospital Association.

Philanthropist Lois Eskenazi—who helped fund a hospital, architecture school and more—dies at 92

January 11, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Lois and Sidney Eskenazi have funded a long list of projects across Indiana, including a downtown Indianapolis hospital, an art museum renovation at Indiana University and the IU architecture school.

Indiana hospital officials point to new studies showing more affordable health care

December 2, 2025 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Multiple analyses highlighted Monday by the Indiana Hospital Association showed improved hospital pricing and more cost-effective care for Hoosiers.

Ascension St. Vincent names new CEO of Indiana network

December 1, 2025 | Daniel Lee

Ascension said the new hire brings 25 years of health care leadership experience, including stints in multiple states, and has a background in leading efforts to address social determinants of health.

IU Health prepares for huge increase in energy use with $4.3B hospital complex

November 28, 2025 | Daniel Lee

The health care system’s plan to meet its energy needs includes working closely with its electricity provider, AES Indiana, building additional backup power systems and operating its own natural gas utility plant for heating and cooling.

Encompass Health to build rehabilitation hospital in Fishers

November 24, 2025 | Daniel Lee

The facility will be the third in Indiana for Encompass Health Corp., the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.

Orthopedic surgeon takes blunt approach to reforming care

November 14, 2025 | Daniel Lee

Dr. Michael Meneghini waited out a two-year noncompete clause after leaving Indiana University Health before opening the $35 million Indiana Orthopedic Institute early this year.

Franciscan Health to build $60M, 40-bed rehab hospital on south Indy campus

November 14, 2025 | Daniel Lee

The new facility will include larger patient rooms, advanced therapy gyms and devices such as advanced technology walking aids to help people regain mobility after major injury.

MAY 22-28, 2026

Digital Edition

Lilly goes on $21B buying spree to build drug pipeline

Daniel Bradley

Health care summit uses IMS to draw together leaders from across sector

Tom Murphy / Special to IBJ

Q&A with Schahet Hotels CEO Jeffrey Brown about collaboration with Ball State

Dave Lindquist

Previous Issues See Full Issue

Events

IBJ will honor Indiana nonprofits, foundations, organization leaders, businesses who work with nonprofits and philanthropists at the inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Awards presented by KSM CPA & Advisors.

RSVP HERE!

More events

Nominations

IBJ’s 20 in their Twenties honors emerging leaders who are making an impact on their communities at the very start of their careers. These 20-somethings are entrepreneurs, engineers, volunteers and social justice advocates — and people who will continue to contribute in the decades ahead.

NOMINATE HERE!