May 9, 2024
The Checkup: What you need to know about bird flu, your food and risk to humans
The H5N1 bird flu has been common across wild bird populations for the last few years leading to the culling of millions of chickens in the United States. Now that it's showing up in dairy cows and milk samples, what does this mean for our food and transmission to humans? Experts say, your milk is safe, and as of now, the risk to human health is low.
Read MoreMay 9, 2024
Indiana hospital margins lag behind nation, with some budgets in the red
Some Indiana hospital budgets are in the red as the collective operating margin for state hospitals continues to be under 1%.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Despite concerns from families, FSSA says attendant care transition will continue as planned
The Family and Social Services Administration plans to move forward with a significant change to a Medicaid program utilized by more than 1,600 children with disabilities despite concerns from caregivers. The agency responded to recommendations made by families of Medically complex children to the governor.
Read MoreApril 30, 2024
Curbs can be a physical and social barrier for wheelchair users. One program teaches kids to roll past them
People who use wheelchairs don't always have access to necessary training to be able to learn advanced skills that allow them to navigate an often inaccessible world. One program in Indiana aims to address that.
Read MoreApril 29, 2024
Families raise concerns on attendant care issue, present recommendations to governor
With about two months left before a significant change to a Medicaid program for medically complex individuals, some families say the Family and Social Services Administration has failed to communicate with caregivers and other stakeholders. A grassroots organization of family caregivers met with the governor and FSSA to express its concerns with the change.
Read MoreApril 29, 2024
How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year?
America's health care leaders have spent two decades searching for a way to keep costly, complicated patients from cycling in and out of the hospital dozens of times a year. What have they learned?
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
The Checkup: Ozempic babies? Explaining unexpected pregnancies on GLP-1 drugs
The way Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs that spur weight loss work and interact with birth control may be behind some unexpected pregnancies.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
How will the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements impact doctors and nurses?
The Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompetes would impact the health care industry when and if it goes into effect. Some in the industry are applauding the rule, while others are voicing their dismay and vowing to sue.
Read MoreApril 23, 2024
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.
Read MoreApril 22, 2024
FSSA encourages Medicaid members 60+ to select Pathways plan as lawmakers flag concerns
The Family and Social Services Administration said Medicaid members 60 years or older need to select their Pathways for Aging health plan or they will be auto enrolled starting in late April.
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