Nearly 80 patients moved into new Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital
The new 268,000-square-foot hospital is on the south side of Ascension St. Vincent’s 86th Street campus and is connected to the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
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Taylor University leans into Christian identity to attract big gifts
Taylor racked up the highest number of individual million-dollar-plus gifts—14—among the 57 donations in IBJ’s 2024 list of largest individual gifts to Indiana organizations.
Indiana attorney general sues drug companies over EpiPen prices
The lawsuit alleges the price increases EpiPen, used to treat severe allergic reactions, prevented other similar medications to from going to market.
Bill threatens to revoke Indiana hospitals’ nonprofit status for overcharging patients
The bill is part of mounting scrutiny by lawmakers of the prices hospital systems charge patients covered by commercial health insurance, typically provided by their employers.
Lilly shares fall midday on lower fourth quarter revenue guidance
The company expects fourth-quarter revenue to be about $13.5 billion.
Medical software provider hc1 completes $6.25M funding round
The company said the funds would help it take advantage of its technology and expertise after its recent acquisition of Accumen, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based health care consultant.
Lilly acquires Scorpion Therapeutics in deal worth up to $2.5B
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker will acquire Scorpion’s STX-478, a once-daily oral treatment in early trials for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumors.
HealthNet chooses former COO Kougel as chief executive
HealthNet serves more than 61,000 patients a year in Marion, Morgan and Monroe counties at 10 primary care health centers, including a mobile center, and through community outreach and support programs.
Regenstrief researcher co-leading $16M Alzheimer’s research program
Kosali Simon, an Indiana University and Regenstrief Institute researcher, will study the treatment and outcomes of patients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
IU Health executive Nagy heads to Boston Children’s Hospital
IU Health Metro Region President Dr. Ryan Nagy, who joined IU Health 13 years ago, was also interim president of Riley Children’s Health.
Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs could cost state up to $70 million a year
The Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning estimates that 5% to 20% of eligible members would be prescribed weight-loss medications.
Elevance completes IU Health Plans acquisition
IU Health Plans operates employer plans and Medicare Advantage plans in 36 counties.
Dental office agrees to pay state $350K after data breach, privacy investigation
Under a proposed settlement agreement, Westend Dental would not admit to violating any laws.
Solar energy group nabs $117M to help underserved communities, low-income residents
Residents could have solar panels installed on their rooftops. Or a renter could subscribe to community solar “micro-grids” that can reduce their bills.
Indiana leaders wrestle with massive energy needs on horizon
Hot topics at the inaugural IBJ Media Future of Energy Summit included the staggering power demands of data centers, continued reliance on coal and natural gas and the potential assistance of nuclear power.
Ascension St. Vincent delays opening of $200M Women and Infants Hospital
After setting Nov. 16 as the opening date, officials now say they’re expecting to begin operations at the 265,000-square-foot facility in January or February.
Scouting fund honoring Jim Morris to help first-time campers
The new fund will pay for half of the cost for a child to attend camp.