The startup will use the funding to build out its app's features, specifically a platform for care managers and patient advocates to securely connect with their patients and family caregivers. They also will seek communal partnerships to publicize their product.... Read More
Depression is desperate for better treatments, and close to 100 patients will soon test a new drug developed in Indianapolis—combined with a high-tech headband. The Phase 2 clinical study will evaluate Gate Neurosciences’ lead drug, which uses...... Read More
The Indiana Department of Insurance has issued a 90-day suspension for the license of a southern Indiana broker who it said improperly received confidential information belonging to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield from his brother, who worked for the company.... Read More
A yoga studio focused on women’s health is now open for business on Evansville’s west side. Kaelyn Macke runs Awakened Goddess Yoga at 1409 N. First Ave. She began offering pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic health classes at her studio in January.... Read More
Sullivan County Community Hospital has begun construction on an estimated $70 million expansion that its CEO says is designed to expand access to care for the community. The expansion will include a new, freestanding medical office building along with...... Read More
In an effort to reduce Indiana's high maternal mortality rate, the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana will use a $2.8 million grant to create a program to help pregnant women dealing with substance abuse disorders. ... Read More
The new facility will have several classrooms, simulation labs and specialty labs — all equipped with new technology. ... Read More
A physical therapist at Indiana University Indianapolis is hopeful her vision for a device to help patients recover from injuries and pain will soon be on the market. Dr. Terry Loghmani worked with two Purdue University engineers to create...... Read More
The state has lost hundreds of paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and ambulances since 2018 — with multiple independent emergency medical services (EMS) providers shutting down — even as 911 calls climb.... Read More
Indiana University Health has selected Denzil Ross as the next president of the health system's south central region. Ross most recently served as CEO of Northwest Medical Center Houghton in Tucson, Arizona.... Read More
A major Louisiana health insurer's plan to reorganize and sell itself to Indianapolis-based insurance giant Elevance Health for $2.7 billion was shelved hours ahead of a scheduled public hearing Wednesday in Baton Rouge.... Read More
Zeb Wood is an entrepreneur, but also an evangelist of sorts for extended reality, a catch-all term for 3D animation, virtual reality and augmented reality. His startup, Open Mind XR, recently won a pitch competition for tech that helps children with ADHD.... Read More
Indiana-licensed nonprofit health maintenance organization MDwise announced the launch of WORKwise Monday, which will connect unemployed and underemployed members with opportunities and improve their job readiness.... Read More
Indiana doesn’t have enough nurses to meet growing demand, with thousands of openings across the health care industry. By the end of the decade an estimated one-in-four Hoosiers will be retirement age or older, a population that has more health needs and more complicated care. ... Read More
Nearly three years after joining Riley Children’s Health, Gil Peri is no longer president of the Indiana University Health hospital. A spokeswoman for IU Health confirmed on Sunday that Peri “did leave the organization" but did not say when or why.... Read More
An Indiana jury has awarded more than $11 million to a Michigan man and his wife who accused a doctor of failing to diagnose a painful limb issue, leading to the amputation of one of the man's legs. The civil suit was filed against...... Read More
Marathon Health, a fast-growing, Indianapolis-based company that provides primary-care clinics for employers and unions, said Thursday it has merged with Denver-based Everside Health, expanding its footprint to 680 health centers across 41 states.... Read More
Damien Center is expanding its financial assistance eligibility requirements for patients seeking HIV care and treatment. A person earning less than $72,500 per year can now access the not-for-profit’s medical care, co-pay assistance, and other services.... Read More
Several Indiana employers, universities and health care organizations have joined forces with the goal of reducing health care costs and maintaining a healthy workforce. The members on Thursday launched the Indiana Business Health Collaborative.... Read More
Carmel-based medtech company NeurAxis Inc. has announced Timothy Henrichs will serve as its new chief financial officer. Henrichs has 20 years of experience in the healthcare, home improvement, retail, software and education industries, Neuraxis said.... Read More
