December 27, 2023
Indiana governor urges the feds to reconsider nursing homes staffing requirements
New proposed federal rules for nursing home staffing levels elicited mixed reactions. Nursing home workers say they're much needed and long overdue. But some Republican governors echo the long-term care industry's concerns. They say the measures will push some facilities to shut down.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2023
Indiana's smoking problem leads to high COPD rates. Prevention key to address chronic lung disease
Indiana has one of the highest prevalence rates of COPD, a chronic disease that affects the lungs and airways. The American Lung Association released recommendations to reduce the burden of COPD.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2023
Despite advocate hopes, federal agency will not prevent return of Medicaid premiums
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not take action on Indianas authority to charge premiums for Medicaid at least for now. Medicaid advocates asked CMS to prevent the return of premiums in 2024. CMS said taking away this authority now would be too disruptive, but it reserves the right to take action in the future.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
Health workers' scope of practice is legislative focus for Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Business leaders hope lawmakers will address health issues they say are burdening businesses in the state.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss
Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2023
Childhood obesity increased during pandemic in Central Indiana, but may be on the decline
New research shows the number of kids who qualify as obese in Central Indiana increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 36% increase in obesity among young people ages 2-19.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Losing sleep over binge watching shows and online shopping? New survey finds 75% of Americans do too
More than three fourths of Americans lose sleep because of digital distractions, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Overdose deaths fell 5% in 2022, new state report shows
A new state report shows that overdoses fell five percent in 2022, for the first time since 2018. State officials tout expanded access to harm reduction and treatment resources as a reason behind the trend.
Read MoreDecember 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.
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