Community Health says income fell 48% in first nine months of year, citing pandemic
But virtual appointments with physicians soared from 1,121 visits in the first nine months of 2019 to 327,432 in the same period this year, an increase of 29,000%
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IU Health net income falls 63% in first nine months of year in wake of COVID-19
Thestates’ largest hospital system saw decreases in admissions, surgical cases, ER visits and inpatient days; overall, patient service revenue fell about 2.5% during the nine-month period.
Indiana could get first vaccine supply by mid-November, state officials say
The situation remains murky, as several drugmakers and research institutions are scrambling to develop a vaccine, but none have yet won approval from the Food and Drug Administration to distribute the drug.
Indiana National Guard prepares to deploy to all 534 nursing homes across state next month
Gov. Eric Holcomb, who announced the deployment last week, said the move is designed to protect Indiana’s “most vulnerable”—the elderly and infirm in nursing homes and residential communities. Nearly half of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Indiana involve patients who are 70 or older, he said in his weekly press briefing Wednesday.
Lilly signs $375M deal with government for experimental COVID-19 treatment
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday that the U.S. government will accept 300,000 vials of the drug, called bamlanivimab, if the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency authorization for its use.
COVID-19 and child care: What the latest research says
Questions remain about how the coronavirus affects children, how safe the programs are for children and their families, and which procedures work best to mitigate the spread of the virus and its disease, COVID-19.
Indiana’s count of new COVID-19 cases tops 2,000 for third straight day
The state on Sunday reported 12 new deaths due to COVID-19, the lowest number since Oct. 12. Newly reported deaths have been in double digits 18 times over the past 20 days.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit highest mark since April
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported 2,765 new COVID-19 cases, the second-highest number of new cases reported so far in the department’s daily report.
Some hospitals in crisis as U.S. nears high for COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease’s grip on the nation.
Indiana reports 2,519 more COVID-19 cases, another rise in hospitalizations
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 205 new deaths due to COVID-19 over the past seven days, an average of 29.3 per day.
Vice President Pence casts absentee ballot in Indianapolis
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, put their absentee ballots in a drop-off box about 8:15 a.m. Friday, shortly after the polls opened in the Indianapolis City-County Building.
Trump, Biden fight over the virus, oil, climate and race
In the campaign’s closing debate, President Trump and Joe Biden largely shelved the rancor that overshadowed their previous battle in favor of a more substantive exchange that highlighted different approaches to major domestic and foreign challenges facing the nation.
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
The drug, which California-based Gilead Sciences Inc. is calling Veklury, cut the time to recovery by five days—from 15 days to 10 on average—in a large study led by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Retailer Gap Inc. to close 350 stores, move away from malls
The closure of so many mall stores will be a blow to Indianapolis-based shopping center giant Simon Property Group. Gap Inc. has more than 390 stores at Simon’s malls, including its namesake brand, Old Navy and Banana Republic.
Senate Republicans fume as Mnuchin gives ground to Pelosi in search of deal
Senate Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as he makes what they see as unacceptable compromises in his quest for a stimulus deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, people familiar with the talks said Thursday.
Indiana reports all-time high in new COVID-19 cases, testing
The state reported 42 new deaths due to COVID-19, the second time in three days that deaths have exceeded 40. Hospitalizations rose past 1,500 for the first time since May 4.
American, Southwest, Alaska add to airline loss parade in third quarter
Combined with earlier losses reported by Delta and United, the four largest U.S. airlines have lost at least $10 billion in each of the last two quarters. A recent uptick in passengers, however modest, has provided some hope.
As Big Ten football returns, mayors worry about possible fallout
Even though Big Ten Conference football teams that begin play this weekend will compete without spectators, the mayors from 11 cities sent a letter to the conference expressing concerns about the possible implications.
National unemployment claims fall more than expected
Indiana also experienced a weekly decrease in initial jobless claims, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Regulators, experts take up thorny COVID-19 vaccine study issues
On Thursday, a federal advisory committee will debate whether the guidelines the FDA has set for vaccine developers are rigorous enough. Interest is so high, the FDA is airing the meeting on YouTube.