December 19, 2023
Indiana health network agrees to pay $345 million to settle false claims case
Indianapolis-based Community Health Network has agreed to pay the United States $345 million in a settlement after accusations of submitting false claims to Medicare.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Indiana organization receives grant to address language, financial barriers to adult immunization
Language and financial barriers present a challenge for Hoosiers trying to keep up-to-date on their vaccine schedules, or even starting them. An Indiana immunization group is using new grant funding to expand its services for additional languages.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2023
Indiana delays return of Medicaid Premiums. Advocates hopeful federal agency will intercede
The state is delaying the return of Medicaid premiums and expects to release its plan to restart POWER accounts in January. Some Indiana Medicaid advocates are still hoping the federal agency in charge of Medicaid will prevent the resumption of premiums before then.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2023
Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case
The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone, and the circumstances under which it can be prescribed.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
Sickle cell experts say a cure without care jeopardizes the freedom promised by new gene therapies
The FDA just approved new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Now, ensuring access to the treatment is top of mind for patients and doctors.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
Worried your kid might have appendicitis? Try the jump test
When children have stomach pain, many parents' minds go to appendicitis, which requires surgery. But if the child can jump without major pain, they are probably OK, doctors say.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
State, northwest Indiana medical company settle lawsuit over exposure of 45K Hoosiers' data
The state has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against a northwest Indiana medical company over a ransomware event that put personal and protected health information at risk. The agreement includes no admission of guilt on the behalf of the provider.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception
In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
Lawmaker flags concerns over Medicaid change, FSSA celebrates maternal health program
The state is changing how it handles long-term care for Medicaid members 60 years or older through its Pathways for Aging program. State officials also highlighted the success of a program meant to address one of the leading causes.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2023
The White House is urging schools to address a rise in fentanyl exposure among teens
Narcan is underutilized. Federal and local governments are urging schools to address a growing concern.
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