July 19, 2024
The Checkup: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
There are 58 million Americans carrying some form of medical debt, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Indiana family tries to navigate Medicaid waivers as FSSA slowly processes waitlist
Some Hoosiers are still unsure of where their access to home- and community-based services through Medicaid stands as Indiana starts working through its waitlist.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
The 988 suicide hotline has gotten 10 million calls, but only a quarter of Americans know about it
988 has gotten roughly 10 million calls in the last two years. U.S. officials want to to raise awareness about the service
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Marian University gets $29 million to offer scholarships and upgrade medical school
Marian University recently received $29 million from the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation. The financial gift will provide more scholarship and academic opportunities for students.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2024
Indiana FSSA asks court to suspend ruling, says state medicaid expansion at risk
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration filed a motion to prevent a federal ruling from vacating the 2020 approval of the Healthy Indiana Plan or HIP.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Healthy Indiana Plan lawsuit ruling just in time to prevent Medicaid loss, advocates say
A recent federal ruling stopped Indiana's plan to bring back monthly payments for Medicaid members on the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. Advocates say people will be less likely to lose Medicaid coverage as a result.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Is there an outbreak of Lyme disease this year? No, but tick diseases are on the rise.
We’re seeing more ticks as their habitat and food sources grow. As we develop land, people come in contact with ticks more often. Purdue experts say climate change could also create a better environment for ticks.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
How supporting caregivers could make a difference in dementia
Patients and their caregivers are often left to navigate the confusing world of dementia by themselves, but Medicare is launching a new program to change that.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2024
FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
The approval of Eli Lilly's Kisunla provides a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2024
Marion County begins releasing quarterly reports of drug overdose deaths for the first time
Marion County officials are for the first time working together to release a quarterly report on suspected overdose deaths.
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