March 9, 2024
Session ends with little done on attendant care, some FSSA transparency language sent to governor
Lawmakers efforts to halt proposed cuts to a Medicaid program did not make it into legislation this session, despite outcry from families of medically complex children. Instead, they sent legislation to Gov. Eric Holcomb focusing on administrative requirements for the Family and Social Services Administration.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024
Could pushing hospitals to give away more free care backfire?
With high health bills drowning patients in debt, some lawmakers want nonprofit hospitals to give away more free care. But experts warn that could wind up being worse for patients.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Legislation to eliminate barriers for health providers heads to governor’s desk
Lawmakers are eliminating barriers for medical providers to address an industry-wide shortage of health workers. Legislation headed to the Gov. Eric Holcomb would also establish requirements for the states new Medicaid program.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Legislative action to decriminalizes test strips unlikely this session
A bill that would have decriminalized a common harm reduction tool used to test for the presence of fentanyl in other substances is likely dead this session after it did not receive a committee hearing in the Senate.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Massive cyberattack on health care tech company has ripple effects across the U.S. with some in Indiana
A massive cyberattack against a health technology company called Change Healthcare is having major ripple effects across the U.S. The company plays a vital role in payments, requests for insurers to authorize care, and pharmacy operations. Some of that impact is felt in Indiana,
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Fiscal bill's FSSA transparency advances for 'fair discussion' – but final language to be negotiated
The House approved several amendments to a fiscal bill Thursday to address transparency concerns around the Family and Social Services Administration. The amendments expand reporting requirements for the agency, but some of them may not make it into the final bill.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Long-acting reversible contraceptive access advances, despite birth control choice concerns
A Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would increase access to postpartum, long-acting reversible contraceptives, also known as LARCs, for people on Medicaid.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Families could lose thousands in income if Indiana reduces payments to parents of kids with disabilities
A proposal by Indiana Medicaid officials would drastically cut payments that thousands of families of people with disabilities relied on. State officials say it's necessary to curb ballooning utilization and plug a huge budget gap. But some families worry the changes could lead to them losing their jobs or even their homes.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Report finds more 42% of Indiana's rural hospitals no longer deliver babies
The report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform found a growing number of rural hospitals no longer deliver babies.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
After DCS took custody of their trans child, they sued and lost. Now they’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in
A couple sued DCS for taking custody of their trans child and lost. Now they’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
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