Medical practice sued after being hit by cyberattack affecting 316,000
Several victims have filed lawsuits against Otolaryngology Associates, saying the practice waited about six weeks to inform victims of the data breach.
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Indiana Hospital Association leader Brian Tabor stepping down
Tabor, 49, who has acted as chief advocate the state’s 170 hospitals since 2016, said he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and pursuing his longtime hobby, birdwatching.
Lilly’s $3.7B manufacturing campus in Boone County starting to take shape
The company plans to develop at least 12 buildings totaling more than 1.6 million square feet. The project is expected to anchor the LEAP Research and Innovation District northwest of Lebanon.
NICO Corp. gets big neurosurgery win, ponders company’s future
Indianapolis-based NICO recently wrapped up a large clinical trial that tested the company’s minimally invasive tools and technology for brain surgery in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Now it faces a major decision.
Ascension health care system retracts nationwide—but not in Indy
In the past five years, the nation’s largest Catholic health system has unloaded more than a dozen hospitals across the country, from New York to Alabama, as it restructures amid a growing tide of red ink.
Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8M gift from Lechleiters
The Indianapolis-based foundation, which announced the donation Friday, said the funds would help make mental health and behavioral health services more available to children and adolescents.
Lilly, Roche to get expedited FDA review for blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Roche and Lilly said they believe the test could play an important role in improving access to early and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Health care providers dig out from ransomware attack
A Feb. 21 cyberattack against a Nashville, Tennessee-based medical-billing clearinghouse sent shock waves across Indiana’s health care system.
Indy startup Neurava raises $2.26M to develop epilepsy-monitoring device
Neurava Inc.’s owners are developing a device aimed at mitigating the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, a mysterious condition that takes an estimated 3,000 lives a year in the United States.
Duke Energy Indiana seeking to raise electricity rates 16%
The company filed a rate request Thursday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in a move that would raise an extra $492 million a year.
Community Health planning major expansion of south-side cancer center
The addition would more than double the square footage of the facility and allow for expanded patient and staff services, according to a petition filed with the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development.
Federal judge grants collective status in suit brought by Lilly worker who claimed age bias
The ruling opens the door potentially to hundreds of Lilly employees over 40 years old who have been denied promotions for which they feel they were qualified.
Elanco reaches agreement with activist investor, avoiding messy proxy fight
The Greenfield-based maker of animal vaccines, antibiotics and other health products said that as part of the agreement with Ancora Holding Inc., it will appoint two new independent directors supported by the investment firm to its board.
New AES Indiana president brings communication skills, relationships to industry challenges
Observers say Brandi Davis-Handy is a collaborative, enthusiastic leader who was a good pick for a tough job.
IU Health CEO says system’s new hospital will be worth its $4.3B price tag
In a 35-minute speech at the Economic Club of Indiana, CEO Dennis Murphy made the case that IU Health treats some of the sickest patients in the state and needs the best hospital possible to continue doing that.
IU lands $20M donation to establish lung cancer research center
The gift, announced Tuesday morning, is from local philanthropist Julie Wood, in honor of her late husband, Tom Wood, a prominent car dealer who died of lung cancer in 2010 at age 78.
Two former IU Health nurses face state disciplinary action for allegedly sharing photos of patient
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed administrative complaints this month with the state nursing board against the nurses in connection with the incidents.
Made in Indiana: Racing tires by Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.
The company traces its roots to the early 1950s, when driver Bob Newton began his racing career in northern Indiana on small asphalt tracks.
Elanco digs in for fight with activist investor
Ancora Holdings Inc. is pushing for a shakeup in leadership at he Greenfield-based animal health company, which it accuses of delivering poor margins, sluggish product commercialization, negative shareholder returns and poor governance policies.
Lilly jabs at people who use new weight-loss drugs ‘for vanity’
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker, which makes weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro, recently aired a new 30-second spot, just ahead of the Academy Awards, to underscore the message.