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August 21, 2023
New federal law could protect Indiana’s pregnant workers. Enforcement now a key concern
A new federal law requires most employers to give reasonable pregnancy accommodations to workers. However, the original language of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is somewhat broad and enforcement is complicated. The federal agency in charge of enforcing the law is trying to help workers and employers understand it.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
Indiana abortions increased in 2022 with more than usual out-of-state patients. But the trend changed this year.
Indiana providers performed more abortions in 2022 compared to every year since 2018, according to the latest state abortion count released by the Indiana Department of Health. But the number of abortions dropped in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Indiana House passes bill to lower drug costs but some worry it’s too watered down to be effective
A bill that would ensure most drug discounts and rebates are passed on to consumers in Indiana sailed through the House today after a unanimous “yes” vote.
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Mixed results on bills to lower health care costs, as health care leaders express concerns
Indiana lawmakers continue to debate bills that aim to tackle health care costs.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Bills to lower drug costs and increase access to home health aides pass Senate committee
The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee passed two bills Wednesday, which aim to increase access to in-home health services and lower drug costs for consumers.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2022
The IndyStar’s Tony Cook discusses Health and Hospital Corp.’s Supreme Court case
On Nov. 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case out of northwest Indiana that could have massive national implications. WFYI’s Farah Yousry spoke with Tony Cook, an investigative reporter at the Indianapolis Star who has reported on mismanagement of taxpayer money and concerns over the quality of care at nursing facilities across the state owned by the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2022
Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud
Indianapolis-based health insurance giant Elevance Health, previously Anthem, Inc., will have to face a federal lawsuit alleging it pocketed at least tens of millions of dollars by submitting inaccurate claims to the U.S. Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
Pregnant Hoosiers on Medicaid can stay insured a full year postpartum
Pregnant Hoosiers enrolled in Medicaid used to be at risk losing that coverage 60 days after giving birth. Indiana has now received federal approval to extend that coverage to a full year.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
An abortion ban is likely in Indiana. A provider warns of consequences for women's health
Indiana ranks in the bottom when it comes to maternal mortality. Some providers worry that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have further health ramifications on Hoosier women.
Read MoreJune 21, 2022
A new mental health number launches soon. Here’s how Indiana is preparing
The state’s goal is to get 90 percent of calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from Indiana answered by in-state crisis counselors by 2023.
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