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IU Health making big push on two fronts in Bloomington
The acquisition of the Premier Healthcare physician group and the groundbreaking of a $340 million hospital on the IU campus will give the Indianapolis-based health system a stronger foothold in Bloomington.
IU, Regenstrief, Eskenazi team up to demystify electronic health records for med students
Physicians use electronic health records all day long. How will medical students learn about them? The AMA is rolling out a new program developed in Indianapolis.
Wall Street punishes Lilly for latest drug setback; analysts grasp for answers
News that federal regulators rejected Lilly’s drug for arthritis sent the stock tumbling more than 5 percent Monday, and sent surprised analysts searching for answers.
A list that should make Hoosier doctors smile
For the third year in a row, Indiana ranks among the top states in average physician compensation.
Indiana enrollment in health exchanges plunges 11 percent
As Republicans pushed to end the Affordable Care Act, nearly 22,000 fewer Hoosiers bought health coverage on the exchanges, a decline some say could hurt hospitals.
Orthopedics business makes local distribution move, preserving 100 jobs
Breg Inc. will continue to supply thousands of orthopedic surgeons from operations in Indianapolis after relocating to a facility near the airport.
IU Health’s year-end revenue rises, but earnings fall with sale of three hospitals
Divesting three hospitals in northern Indiana pushed down earnings, but revenue and occupancy didn’t skip a beat in 2016 at the state's largest health system.
Why former Mayor Peterson is stepping down from drugmaker Eli Lilly
Getting elected mayor requires fine-tuned political instincts. Sometimes, those instincts say it’s time to leave a high-level job at the biggest company in town.
Dealing with my cancer: Surgery, a tough recovery, and the magic words
Just when I thought getting through chemo was a tough challenge, I faced another—six days in the hospital to remove and replace my cancerous bladder. I hope the lessons I learned will make me a better journalist.
Get ready for a smoking-hot debate over cigarette taxes
Indiana now has one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the nation. It also has one of the highest smoking rates. Some groups want to decrease the latter in part by raising the former.
Big Pharma trying to rehab image with ennobling ad campaign
The drug industry spends $5 billion a year pitching its pills and ointments to consumers. But it still finds itself on the defensive over high prices, so an industry group is trying to rescue its image.
Bill would let hospitals require flu vaccinations for clinical workers
A similar bill was waylaid last year in the Indiana General Assembly after objections from some health care workers. Now, another effort is under way.
Which physician specialties have the worst burnout?
Doctors are reporting more burnout because of too many bureaucratic tasks, difficult patients and too many hours at work. But not all specialties are hit equally hard.
Indiana lawmakers take up wide range of health care legislation
The Indiana General Assembly is back in session and set to consider all manner of health care legislation, from consumer rights to expanded insurance coverage.
Indiana edges up to 39th place in national health rankings
The Hoosier state still has an armful of health challenges, from high levels of smoking and obesity to the prevalence of air pollution and cardiovascular disease.
My body is the battleground between cancer and chemo
The point of chemo is to cure me. But these are not gentle chemicals. They sweep through my body like a tornado, with side effects that range from annoying to horrendous. But I have no choice.
Light ’em if you got ’em—plenty of Hoosiers on Medicaid doing just that
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing states with high Medicaid smoking rates to do more to encourage enrollees to quit and live longer.
After rough November, some good news for Lilly
The FDA says the Indianapolis-based drugmaker and its partner can make an important label claim on its new diabetes drug—a move analysts say could give sales a big boost.