March 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.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
FSSA: More than 1,600 children with disabilities affected by proposed attendant care cut
More than 1,600 children with disabilities would be impacted by the states proposal to change how their caregivers are compensated through Medicaid. The Family and Social Services Administration said the growth of the program is unsustainable.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
First measles case in Indiana since 2019 confirmed
The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Friday the first measles case in the state since 2019. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
The story of Jade and Lena, friends who refused to let sickle cell win
Together, they’ve faced chronic pain and medical racism — and found their voices.
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