Almost two-thirds of Hoosier employers knew they had employees struggling with mental health last year, according to a Wellness Council of Indiana survey released Thursday — but just a quarter trained management on how to spot the signs and take action.... Read More
Margaret Mary Health in Batesville on Thursday announced plans for a new hospital as part of an expanded health and wellness campus. The not-for-profit health system is investing $115 million in the project, which represents the first phase of the expansion.... Read More
The study led by IU School of Medicine researchers found doctors with such training made accurate autism diagnoses for 80% of the kids referred to them for developmental delays. These findings, IU says, are a testament to why community-based models of autism evaluation are needed to improve access to care.... Read More
Minnesota-based ENT Partners LLC announced Tuesday it has acquired Southern Indiana ENT & Indianapolis Sinus Center, headquartered in Columbus. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.... Read More
Direct Primary Care (DPC)—which eliminates the insurance “middleman”—may be unfamiliar to Hoosiers, but expanding the health care model in Indiana and the U.S. is the mission of two Indianapolis entrepreneurs. ... Read More
The number of Hoosiers who lost Medicaid coverage due to an “unwinding” of COVID-19 protections decreased significantly in June.... Read More
Reid said a community business owner expressed interest in the center, so the center will remain open through Sept. 30 to allow time for potential transition discussions.... Read More
Indiana dentists and hygienists have for a decade paid a $20 compliance fee every other year as part of license renewals. But that changes this year, after a long-simmering dispute between dentists and state regulators boiled over.... Read More
The $1.17 million grant will support increased dementia care in Jackson, Martin, Lawrence and Orange counties.... Read More
Eleven communal food assistance not-for-profits will receive state support — which officials say they hope provides the necessary resources to allow these organizations to distribute crucial meals to those in need.... Read More
Hendricks Regional Health has named its next chief medical officer. Dr. Ryan Van Donselaar will take over the position effective July 24.... Read More
An Indiana senator’s medical malpractice case involving the 2018 death of a young woman has an “agreed resolution,” according to court records, though no other details were available.... Read More
The parent of Franciscan Health Indianapolis plans to shift 61 employees to an outside company and end their employment as Franciscan employees on Sept. 30. All the employees work in Franciscan Alliance’s information services department.... Read More
Two leaders are out at an Indiana addiction treatment center after three recent deaths and calls by police to yank its license. Three men have died since July 4 and another man was revived with multiple doses of Narcan, authorities said.... Read More
Police have asked state officials to revoke the license of an Indiana addiction treatment center where three patients recently died within a week, saying that the less than year-old center is endangering its residents and placing a strain on law enforcement.... Read More
The fund hopes to move the projects past "the valley of death" for an easier transition into commercialization. The money can be used to build prototypes and conduct further research.... Read More
Indianapolis-based ProTeam Tactical Performance is continuing to grow its footprint with a new location in Louisville, Kentucky. The company helps first responders recover from and prevent injuries in a manner similar to collegiate and professional athletes.... Read More
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the preliminary injunction entered against a new Indiana law banning gender transition care for minors.... Read More
National food insecurity has reached 17% for the second time in 18 months, according to Purdue University's June Consumer Food Insights Report. This likely can be contributed to both rising food prices and the cease of pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, according to the report.... Read More
Richmond-based Reid Health has announced efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations through a restructuring plan. The health system blamed a widening gap between rising expenses and reduced reimbursement rates from insurance providers for the move.... Read More
