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Here’s how new laws could lower Indiana residents’ health care costs

WebOn the health insurance side, lawmakers had hoped to crack down on a practice insurers rely on to control costs called “prior authorization.” The process requires …

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Local health departments receive $75 million in first round of …

WebLocal health departments that opted into the funding have since received a total of $75 million from the state. County elected officials were in charge of the decision …

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5 Ways America's courts could change health care in 2024

WebHealth care policy experts are keeping close tabs on the courts in 2024. Judges are poised to weigh in on health policies — new ones, like Medicare’s power to …

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Several bills that aim to lower health care costs in Indiana cleared

WebMany health care providers say that this process is riddled with inefficiencies and could delay crucial care for patients. In its current form, HB 1003 could reduce or …

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IU Health expands downtown facilities to meet forecasted uptick in

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has both delayed and increased the need for the expansion of IU Health facilities in downtown Indianapolis. According to IU Health …

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Allen County Health Department to offer drive-through COVID-19 …

WebThe Allen County Department of Health will offer residents free COVID-19 boosters at a drive-through clinic next week. The bivalent vaccines from Moderna and …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebWhat women can do — and should do — to protect their health. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: It's fair to say, when it comes to our health, what most of us want is a …

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Eli Lilly announces $500K for community public health research

WebHealth experts and community leaders participated in a panel discussion about community health, inequities and trust on Friday, June 3, 2022. The event was co …

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New Allen County Health Commissioner talks COVID and other …

WebListen • 6:11. Allen County Department of Health. On July 18, Dr. Thomas Gutwein was named Allen County's new health commissioner. Dr. Gutwein earned a …

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Indiana’s maternal mortality rate went from bad to worse

WebThe state has historically had one of the nation’s worst maternal mortality rates. In 2020, the rate of pregnancy-related deaths nearly doubled compared to two …

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How have Indiana hospital leaders fostered health equity over the …

WebMental health . The burden of mental illness falls disproportionately on people of color, and Eskenazi has seen a surge in mental health needs during the pandemic, …

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Mental health care is hard to find, especially for people with …

WebWith rates of suicide and opioid deaths rising in the past decade and children's mental health declared a national emergency, the United States faces an unprecedented …

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Neighborhood Health Launched Mobile Clinic As Outreach

WebPublished June 16, 2021 at 5:37 PM EDT. Ella Abbott. /. WBOI News. Neighborhood Health launched a new mobile-services unit on Tuesday. The van is part of continued efforts to …

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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This

WebTricare is the military health care program for troops, families and retirees - which used to mean just going to almost any doctor and Tricare paid for it. In recent …

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Allen County To Begin COVID Vaccine Clinic at Memorial Coliseum

WebThe Allen County Department of Health is opening their vaccine clinic at the Memorial Coliseum Wednesday. Vaccines are now available to people age 80 or older, …

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Parkview Health expands partnership with Cincinnati Children's

WebParkview Health announced Tuesday it’s expanding its partnership with Cincinnati Children’s to offer more care options to families in Northeast Indiana. …

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Patient advocacy group wants Elevance Health to overturn health

WebThe protest was organized by the patient advocacy group People’s Action as part of their Care Over Cost campaign. The organization helps people across the country …

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House committee carves out full physician non-compete ban from …

WebThe House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee weakened the bill Tuesday, making it a set of restrictions that would nullify a non-compete in certain …

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Jan. 18: Allen County opens temporary COVID testing site amid …

WebScreenshot from the Indiana Department of Health. The Allen County Department of Health is opening a temporary COVID-19 testing and vaccination site on …

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Parkview Health announces partnership with Trine University to …

WebParkview Health partners with regional schools – like Bethel University, Manchester University and Indiana Tech, to support the needs of them and their …

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States are turning to Medicaid to help people leaving incarceration

WebRhode Island is one of four states – along with Massachusetts, Utah and Vermont – that would offer people in jails and prisons the same Medicaid benefits as …

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Who really benefits when damages are capped in medical …

WebIowa’s new law caps non-economic damage jury awards at $1 million when an independent clinic is involved, like in Joe Dudley’s case. For hospitals, the limit is $2 …

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