Articles tagged as: Healthcare
June 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 MoreMay 30, 2025
As FSSA solicits feedback, family says attendant care played critical role in their child's care
Parents of medically complex children say the changes made by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration following the 2023 Medicaid forecasting error left families without critical services.
Read MoreMay 20, 2025
Expert says federal Medicaid work reporting requirements may negate several of Indiana's exceptions
There are 12 exceptions to the new work reporting requirements for the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. But federal lawmakers are proposing their own version of the policy for Medicaid expansion programs. Medicaid experts said under that proposal, Indiana would no longer be allowed to provide several of those exceptions.
Read MoreApril 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 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 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 10, 2025
Indiana's 'big five' hospital systems could face two year price freeze under amended bill
Large nonprofit hospital systems would be prohibited from raising prices for two years under an amendment approved by a Senate committee. The bill is meant to address health care costs in Indiana — but has faced harsh criticism from some lawmakers.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Indiana House approves ban on noncompete agreements for some doctors
Indiana lawmakers banned noncompete agreements for primary care physicians two years ago. The House-approved bill expands the ban to include all doctors employed by hospitals and their affiliated entities.
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