September 25, 2024
Providers flag communication, reimbursement concerns for Pathways program implementation
The Family and Social Services Administration said the launch of the new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 is going well. But several Pathways for Aging program providers are raising concerns about aspects of the implementation.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
HIV advocates, organizations talk legislative solutions at first advocacy summit
Community health centers and Ryan White HIV AIDS Program centers play an important role in expanding services and care for vulnerable populations, including HIV prevention and wellness. The Damien Center – Indiana’s oldest and largest HIV service organization – hosted its first advocacy summit Wednesday to develop strategies for the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Indiana Planned Parenthood expands gender-affirming care capacity at statewide clinics
Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky has expanded its capacity to offer gender-affirming care services in Indiana. The organization said it hopes to meet the need of transgender Hoosiers seeking care.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
Former state officials file Medicaid fraud 'whistleblower' lawsuit against insurers, hospitals
Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed “tens, likely hundreds” of millions of dollars of Medicaid fraud. The former officials filed the lawsuit in early 2021 when they obtained access to analysis from Indiana’s “fraud and abuse detection system” contractor. The case was sealed until earlier this year.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
First open enrollment period for Pathways for Aging program begins October 15
Medicaid members in the Pathways for Aging program will have the opportunity to change plans during the first open enrollment period since the new program launched in July. Open enrollment starts on October 15.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselors help people who may be on the cusp of taking their own life. But some counselors say that they’re also facing verbal and sexual abuse from a small fraction of callers.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Women will now be informed of their breast density in mammogram reports. Here’s why that matters
Women across the U.S. will get a report with their mammogram results that tell them about their breast density assessment thanks to a new federal law that took effect this week.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
Judge rejects effort to expand Indiana abortion ban's serious health exception
A county judge rejected an effort by abortion care providers to expand the health exception in Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
All Indiana counties have a mental health workforce shortage. A new report provides solutions
Untreated mental illness cost Indiana more than $4 billion in 2019. Mental health staffing shortages play a role in that, according to Indiana University researchers who published a new guide with recommendations to address the issue.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2024
First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri
So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry.
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