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.
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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.
Q&A with Todd Saxton, IU entrepreneurship professor
This month, Saxton took on an additional position—vice president for business development at Regenstrief Institute, a medical-research organization based in Indianapolis.
Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus
The city’s newest park is springing up on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space.
Indiana regulators reject Vectren’s plan to build $780M gas plant
The utility had wanted to build the gas-fired plant to replace aging coal-burning units, but regulators said the plan was too risky and inflexible.
IU Health, neurosurgical group still at loggerheads
The two sides seem to be digging in as a deadline approaches for them to figure out a way to work together after the end of this year.
Lilly bets billions on focus on cancer drugs
Long a leader in diabetes and neuroscience drugs, Eli Lilly and Co. is pushing hard and spending record sums to turbocharge its oncology business, potentially a huge growth area.
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute’s top exec steps down, citing health problems
Dr. Rainer Fischer is giving up the roles of CEO and chief scientific officer, but will continue as senior executive for innovation and discovery.
Lawsuit challenges Indiana ban on getting eye exams, glasses online
Nearly 40 states allow patients to get their eyes tested and glasses prescribed online, but Indiana’s 2016 telemedicine law bans such practice here.
Indiana House defeats proposed moratorium on new power plants
The House voted 53-38 Thursday to strip language that would have prohibited the state from approving new power plants for two years, a move widely seen as delaying construction of renewable energy projects.
Pharmacy owner found guilty of manufacturing over-potent drugs sold to hospitals
Paul Elmer, former owner and CEO of Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals in Noblesville, was convicted in federal court of nine counts of adulterating drugs and one count of conspiracy. He was acquitted of an additional count of obstruction of justice.
Once a rising star, Wellfount collapses with little warning
The company raised about $50 million and had big plans for its product, Redbox-style vending machines in nursing homes that dispensed medicines for patients.
Marion County syringe-exchange program ready to hit the road
County officials unveiled a mobile health unit that will visit neighborhoods hit hard by hepatitis C and offer health screenings and clean needles in the latest tactic against the opioid epidemic.
Butler pharmacists develop tool to guide insurers on drug formularies
Seeking to reduce delays and endless paperwork, Butler’s College of Pharmacy developed a database to help the Indiana Department of Insurance make sure insurers are covering the right drugs.