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New local health initiatives taking shape across Indiana as novel …

WEBPrior to the program, called Health First Indiana, the state’s public health investment was around $6.9 million, compared to the 2024 commitment of $75 million …

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Public health commission hopes report translates to laws

WEBBy: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - August 5, 2022 7:00 am. Governor’s Public Health Commission co-chair and former state Sen. Luke Kenley summarizes some of the …

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ACA enrollment grows as Indiana unwinds Medicaid coverage

WEBIndiana Capital Chronicle. 0. Nearly 300,000 Hoosiers secured health insurance coverage through the ACA Marketplace during the open enrollment period for …

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Health care costs target of state policy proposals

WEBThe cost of monopolies. Brent Fulton, a research professor from California, shared policy proposals for tackling the “highly” concentrated health care and insurance …

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Applause all around for new public health program

WEBHere’s a big round of applause to the 86 counties that have signed on for Indiana’s enhanced public health funding — and an even bigger congratulations to the …

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85 counties opt in to public health funding before Sept. 1 deadline

WEBFive Indiana counties are choosing to give up a combined maximum of $3.3 million in enhanced public health funding from the state in 2024, with the bulk of that …

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Strengthening the state of health care in Indiana requires a market

WEBKeeping Hoosiers healthy and productive is critical to keeping our economy strong. Last year alone, 208 companies committed to locate or expand in Indiana, …

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Indiana companies band together on health care reform

WEBFifteen Indiana businesses, including major employers and health care entities, announced a coalition Thursday to tackle health care reform, reduce costs and …

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Public health infrastructure bill moves forward

WEBThe bill, which has no price tag yet, moves to Senate Appropriations for further funding discussion. “In one sense, Senate Bill 4 is actually an infrastructure bill …

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Health care committee adopts final report, targets prior …

WEBThe interim Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force unanimously agreed on a final report Monday detailing its recommended legislative proposals for the upcoming …

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New IU study highlights billions in annual losses from untreated …

WEBUntreated mental illness in the Hoosier state comes at a cost of more than $4 billion a year, according to a new Indiana University study. The research published by …

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Managed care transition set to go live July 2024

WEBThe state has “recommended” four companies but hasn’t awarded the $15 billion in contracts. State Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz, right, discusses managed …

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Healthcare costs top legislative priorities

WEBBy: Whitney Downard - January 4, 2023 7:00 am. Leadership aims to address the state’s high healthcare costs in the 2023 session, among other health priorities. …

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Grant programs establishing, sustaining localized health responses …

WEBLawmakers moved several meaty health care bills forward Wednesday, though many have a fiscal component that will trigger additional scrutiny. Many …

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Noblesville mayor pushes state to invest in local mental health

WEBNoblesville mayor Chris Jensen (Photo from the City of Noblesville website) To tackle Indiana’s burgeoning mental health crisis, Jensen is pushing the General …

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“Game changer” bill aims to revolutionize mental health care system

WEBNielsen said a majority of jails don’t have the resources to help people in crisis — something the new system will address by allowing people to be evaluated …

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U.S. Supreme Court affirms nursing home residents’ right to sue

WEBNursing home residents can sue providers that accept Medicaid in federal court, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday in an Indiana-born case with …

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Indiana hospital prices named fourth-most transparent

WEBA stethoscope rests atop a pile of federal reserve notes. (Getty Images) The Indiana Hospital Association on Monday celebrated the Hoosier state’s designation as …

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