June 5, 2024
Bird flu continues to spread. Scientists worry states aren't testing enough to know the extent of it
Some states’ wait-and-see approach worry public health expert as bird flu inches closer to humans.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
FSSA urges Medicaid members submit plans by June 15 for attendant care transition
In response to the $1 billion Medicaid shortfall, the state is cutting a family caregiving program for medically complex children. Now, caregivers for these children have to decide by June 15 whether they will transition to a new Medicaid program. The Family and Social Services Administration says the deadline gives it enough time to review and approve the plans.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
Mental health exclusion in 'health or life' exception focus for second day of abortion law challenge
The abortion providers who brought the challenge argue one of the laws few exceptions is unconstitutionally narrow and could harm pregnant Hoosiers.
Read MoreMay 29, 2024
First day of trial to challenge Indiana's abortion law focuses on 'health or life' exception
Abortion providers said a critical exception in Indiana's near-total abortion ban is vague and unclear which puts patient lives at risk. The first day of testimony in the latest legal challenge to the law largely focused on concerns around the health or life exception.
Read MoreMay 29, 2024
Trial begins in amended lawsuit to challenge Indiana’s near-total abortion ban
A group of abortion care providers is suing the state in a challenge against its near-total abortion ban. A three-day bench trial started Wednesday in Monroe County.
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
Indiana wraps up Medicaid unwinding, prepares for return of cost-sharing
A significant number of Hoosiers lost their Medicaid coverage during a process known as unwinding. Certain Medicaid members will resume paying premiums as early as July.
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
The push for embryo rights worries IVF patients and doctors in the Midwest
Thirteen states across the U.S., including much of the Midwest, introduced bills this year that could give some rights to embryos and fetuses usually associated with people. None passed, but people in the fertility world are concerned that lawmakers will try again and what that means for reproductive rights.
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
The Checkup: ‘Junk patents’ by big pharma lead to soaring drugs prices, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says drug makers are gaming the system in order to keep drug prices high by filing what it describes as "junk patents".
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
With bird flu found in dairy cows, experts warn raw milk poses danger to pets
People with cats shouldn't feed them raw milk, some animal health experts have warned.
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
All 92 Indiana counties opt into second year of 'historic' public health initiative
Indiana will disperse a total of $150 million to local health departments in January 2025. Before lawmakers expanded public health funding, counties shared about $7 million from the state annually.
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