Articles tagged as: Indiana Hospital Association
February 1, 2023
Indiana hospitals are in the red, and they don’t agree with lawmakers on how to cut costs
Indiana's hospital leaders say that they have been operating in the red in 2022 due to inflation and rising labor costs. And they are worried that proposed legislation to address rising health care costs could push them deeper into financial stress.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2022
Hoosiers can help reduce hospital strain by avoiding the ER when possible
Hospital capacity is strained in much of Indiana due to the early arrival of RSV and influenza, coupled with ongoing COVID-19 cases and critical health care worker shortages.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2022
Indiana hospitals report losing about $3B since the start of 2021
Indiana hospitals are feeling the effects of rising costs and an unprecedented workforce crisis, according to a new survey from the Indiana Hospital Association.
Read MoreMay 23, 2022
A new study shows Indiana has the nation’s 7th highest hospital costs
A new report from the RAND Corporation examines medical claims from employers and state databases. Indiana’s relative prices are the highest in comparison to its four border states of Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2022
It could take a decade to rebuild nursing workforce in the state
A survey by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses reported two-thirds of intensive care nurses have considered leaving their jobs. By the end of this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates nearly a half million nurses will retire.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2021
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations highest in nearly a year
Indiana’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have topped 3,000 people for the first time in nearly a year amid the state’s ongoing infection surge.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2021
Indiana Hospitals Urge Vaccinations As COVID Cases Increase
The statewide patient count -- which two weeks ago was fewer than 1,000 -- prompted the Indiana Hospital Association to issue a warning and call for those who aren't yet vaccinated to do so immediately.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020
Indiana Hospital Association Calls On Hoosiers to Help Curb Surging Rates
The Indiana Hospital Association says health care workers face a lot of uncertainties as case numbers continue to surge.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2020
Senate Amends Bill That Would Threaten Off-Site Medical Facilities
The Indiana Senate Monday passed an amendment to prevent some medical facilities from seeing a reduction in reimbursements. The language came as an update to legislation on surprise billing.
Read MoreApril 27, 2018
Indiana Hospital Pricing Updated, Part Of Transparency Effort
The data is compiled from Indiana State Department of Health and a federal hospital pricing platform.
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