Indiana Blood Center getting new name in rebranding move
The organization, based on North Meridian Street, is changing its name to Versiti Blood Center of Indiana in a move designed to boost the identity of blood operations in five Midwest states.
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Lilly pain drug wins approval to treat cluster headaches
It’s the second approved use for Emgality, which first won U.S. approval last fall to treat migraines. Analysts predict it could become a blockbuster.
Health, life science groups line up solidly behind Indy Pride Festival
With just a few exceptions, Indianapolis’ life sciences and health care community is turning out in force for the festival, with sponsorships, exhibit booths and parade units.
St. Vincent adds 24-hour urgent care to its microhospitals
The Indianapolis-based health system said the move will give patients more treatment options. It has opened five tiny hospitals in the last two years, and plans to open three more later this year.
Carmel medical office owner files for bankruptcy
The office building, known as Multi-Specialty Surgery Center, has been on the market, but two purchase offers were withdrawn and the bank foreclosed on the mortgage.
2019 Innovation Issue: Hospitals move cautiously into AI
The medical field’s lofty dreams of unleashing the power of artificial intelligence to transform medicine have yet to materialize in a major way.
IU Health hires another 13 neurosurgeons from Goodman Campbell
IU Health has been pushing in recent months to build its in-house team of neurosurgeons and will end its relationship in December with Goodman Campbell, which has provided a big part of neurosurgery services at hospitals and the medical school for the past nine years.
Questions loom over proposed Carmel rehabilitation hospital
Two out-of-state companies that want to build a 60-bed hospital in Carmel have a history of mass layoffs, at least one high-profile bankruptcy, and accusations of kickbacks and billing irregularities.
Lilly’s promising drug for breast cancer runs into problems in Japan
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker has updated the label on Verzenio with a new warning after Japanese health officials said the drug is suspected of adversely affecting patients’ lungs.
Indy towing operator charged with defrauding car owners in massive scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Brian Fenner of Indianapolis, and a partner, Dennis Birkey of Wisconsin, in an alleged scheme to fraudulently take title to other people's cars and then sell them for their own profit.
Indianapolis-based wind-farm developer loses $22.9M in first quarter
Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc. chalked up the loss to several expensive acquisitions and the cost of finishing projects delayed by weather.
State wants to offer $1,000 ‘bridge’ for low-income Hoosiers leaving Medicaid
The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration says the plan is designed to help bridge the transition from the Healthy Indiana Plan to private health insurance, and help pay for premiums, deductibles, co-pays and other costs.
IDEM to hike permit fees for first time in decades
The cost of Indiana environmental permits on everything from incinerators to wastewater-treatment plants is just a fraction of what nearby states charge.
Rehab hospital slated for Carmel, but operator has been closing other locations
One of the project’s partners, Post Acute Medical LLC of Pennsylvania, has been shutting down hospitals in Texas and Wisconsin in recent months.
Chinese national indicted in connection with Anthem’s massive data breach
Prosecutors said Chinese resident Fujie Wang and a person they call John Doe were behind the huge data breach at the Indianapolis-based insurer in 2015, which compromised the information of 78 million people.
Study: Indiana hospitals charge private health plans 311% of what Medicare would pay
The Rand Corp. study, which examined nearly 1,600 hospitals in 25 states, found that Indiana prices are the highest compared with Medicare fees.
Recently launched research institute pursuing life science innovations through ‘team science’
Backed by more than $100 million in funding from Indiana companies and foundations, the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute has hired 39 employees and hopes to ramp up to 80 within another three years.
OurHealth continues growth surge, opens more clinics in Cincinnati
The Indianapolis-based company also announced a deal to cover nearly 4,000 government workers and dependents in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Life science companies can learn from failure if they stay flexible, experts say
Endocyte Inc.'s decision two years ago to shelve its own pipeline and look for other opportunities was a difficult call that eventually paid off for investors, its former CEO said Friday at IBJ’s Life Sciences Power Breakfast.
Former Pharmakon exec sentenced to five months for adulterating drugs, conspiracy
Caprice R. Bearden, the company’s former compliance officer, pleaded guilty in November to multiple criminal charges related to the sale of over-potent drugs. She later testified against her boss, who was convicted and awaits sentencing.