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State’s life sciences sector shed 500 jobs in 2017, even as economic impact soared
The industry’s payroll and average wages dipped last year, according the latest report from Indiana University and BioCrossroads.
The healthiest county in Indiana? Still Hamilton
For the eighth year in a row, Hamilton County is the healthiest in Indiana, while Marion County is again stuck near the bottom.
Medical-waste company fined for violating more than a dozen safety rules
The violations against MedAssure of Indiana LLC include flying debris hazards, potential shock hazards and unstable storage materials that could tip over.
Two high-level executives out at IU Health
The departures of the presidents of two key regions come as the state’s largest health system is trying to fill more beds and continue its growth.
Tridien job losses in Fishers climb to 80 as firm moves production offshore
Workers have filed for Trade Assistance Adjustment, a federal program that includes a range of benefits and services for employees who lose a job because of foreign trade.
St. Vincent adds micro-hospital to Hendricks County’s competitive health landscape
The Plainfield facility is the third of eight “neighborhood hospitals” St. Vincent plans to open in central Indiana as health systems try to stitch up the expanding Hendricks market.
Indiana health officials try to fight hepatitis C epidemic with videoconferencing
Many rural counties, where the outbreaks are occurring in tandem with the opioid crisis, have few if any doctors who specialize in liver care or infectious diseases. The new program conducts virtual clinics to share information on complex treatments.
Naturopaths push for state licensing, right to call themselves ‘doctor’
Indiana currently does not offer a license for naturopathic medicine, but 21 other states do. Several of those states, however, still prohibit naturopath practitioners from calling themselves physicians.
Indiana bill would allow nine more opioid treatment centers
In recent years, some Hoosiers have needed to drive nearly two hours to get treatment for addiction. The new bill would increase the number of centers by 50 percent.
Moody’s warns Franciscan Alliance faces financial pressure, softer margins
The health system is selling $340 million worth of bonds to finance projects in western and northern Indiana. The ratings agency revised its outlook to negative, saying the system faces financial challenges.
Merger of two huge health systems would have implications in Indiana
The possible combination of Ascension (the parent of St. Vincent Health) and Providence St. Joseph Health could set off a scramble for physician recruiting and a push back against insurers who have been trying to steer patients away from costly hospital settings.
Suddenly, Anthem finds itself in strange threesome with CVS, Aetna
The Indianapolis health insurer says its pharmacy-benefits deal with CVS included “flexibility” to deal in a “changing and dynamic marketplace.” With CVS now trying to acquire insurer Aetna, that might be how the deal comes undone.
Indy biopharma startup raises another $20M, shifts focus
The company is riding a roller coaster since its launch only 20 months ago, raising a total of $61 million, but abruptly changing gears on drug candidates.
Indiana ranks near bottom among states in health spending for prisoners
Only three states—Louisiana, Nevada and Alabama—spend less per inmate on health care than Indiana, a new report says.
IU Health to expand Avon hospital in $83 million upgrade
The move will add 48 beds to a hospital that has been transferring patients to other facilities for lack of room.
Lilly takes big bet on German startup’s cancer technology
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker is collaborating with CureVac AG to develop up to five cancer products. The products will be based on a new field of biotechnology sweeping the industry.
Newest Indiana IPO sees $1B market in fixing bones of children
OrthoPediatrics Corp. plans to use much of the $59.8 million in IPO proceeds to develop products and training systems—and, in the process, build its workforce.
How Indy health systems are dealing with physician burnout
More than half of all physicians suffer from burnout, which can lead to alcoholism, depression and suicide. Health systems are trying to cope with the issue.