June 16, 2025
Science doesn't actually know how Tylenol works — new IU study sheds some light
The pain reliever acetaminophen is used 25 billion times annually, but there are only hypothesis on the mechanism that relieves pain; IU experiment points to neurotransmitters being affected in a surprising way.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
For people leaving incarceration, a new path to healthcare starts in an Indianapolis parking lot
A mobile clinic is making it easier for people reentering society to access care — right outside the doors of an Indianapolis nonprofit.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
'Or I die': HIP member says she lost coverage due to FSSA backlog — despite meeting deadline
An Indiana Medicaid member lost her coverage for almost two weeks despite submitting necessary paperwork to the state by its deadline. The member said she was only able to get her coverage back by involving her state lawmakers.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Indiana infant mortality rate drops to 'historic low' in new IDOH provisional data
Indiana's infant mortality rate improved again in 2024 according to new preliminary data from the state. The Indiana Department of Health said the rate is at a "historic low" since record-keeping began in 1900.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
FSSA leader says he 'never' would have pursued Pathways, program more than $300 million over budget
The top official at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state's new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 hasn't met expectations. The statement contradicts claims the agency made under the previous administration, but aligns with concerns providers have raised.
Read MoreJune 7, 2025
Salmonella outbreak linked to California egg distributor sickens 79 people
U.S. health officials confirmed the salmonella infections were linked to contaminated organic and cage-free brown eggs from August Egg Company. All recalled eggs should be thrown away, the CDC said.
Read MoreJune 6, 2025
Indiana legal experts, physicians worry about Trump's revocation of emergency abortion guidance
The Trump administration last week rescinded guidance directing hospitals to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
Read MoreJune 5, 2025
Paramedic sues IU Health alleging discrimination based on his sexual orientation
An IU Health employee alleges in a new lawsuit that he faced a hostile work environment and retaliation for speaking out about harassment tied to his sexual orientation.
Read MoreJune 4, 2025
New studies show how cutting Medicaid could be deadly
A new pair of academic studies offers evidence that Medicaid saves lives. So, what's at stake if the major Medicaid reforms and deep cuts that were approved by House Republicans make it through Congress?
Read MoreJune 3, 2025
FSSA 'races' for approval on new HIP 3.0 funding structure before CMS can deny it
Policy proposals in the federal reconciliation bill could put Indiana's new Medicaid expansion funding structure in jeopardy. The Family and Social Services Administration said it's trying to get federal approval on the new funding structure before that bill is signed into law.
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