April 24, 2025
'Comprehensive' health costs plan sent to governor despite access to care concerns
Lawmakers approved the final version of a "comprehensive plan" meant to address health care costs in Indiana. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that some of the policies could limit access to quality health care.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
As Republicans push work requirements in Medicaid, one state offers a cautionary tale
Work requirements led to thousands in Arkansas losing their Medicaid during the first Trump administration. Policymakers say they've learned lessons to avoid mistakes this time.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
New law lets Indiana schools carry other overdose reversal meds but stops short of requiring them
A bill signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday expands the kinds of opioid reversing medications that can be stocked in Indiana schools.
Read MoreApril 22, 2025
'Mom, take me home': A process meant to help mentally ill people traps some in Indiana jails
Across the U.S., some people with mental illness wait months in jail for court-ordered competency evaluations, with little to no mental health care. One Indiana man's case reveals how delays prolong suffering — and expose a system unequipped to help.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Prior authorization reform heads to governor's desk after final Senate approval
Legislation focused on prior authorization reforms is headed to the governor after Senate lawmakers approved changes to the bill Wednesday. Lawmakers said the bill is an important step in addressing health care costs for Hoosiers.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Mobile lung screening clinic in Indiana aims to catch cancer early
A new mobile lung clinic is bringing lung screenings to more community members in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Braun launches 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative, makes significant changes to SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The top U.S. health official said the changes go further than any other state's so far.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
'Chaos to the system': Senate moves nonprofit hospital bill forward, despite impassioned debate
Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana's largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to the House with amendments.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
One in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours, according to an Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis.
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