Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
A slew of trials beginning this year seek to hold social media companies responsible for harming children’s mental well-being.
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Elevance to institute policy cutting hospital reimbursements if out-of-network providers involved in care
The dispute between Indianapolis-based Elevance and provider groups centers on the federal No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, which seeks to protect patients from unexpected, expensive out-of-network medical bills.
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INCOG BioPharma investing additional $200M to expand Fishers campus
INCOG, which now employs just more than 400 people in Fishers, plans to have nearly 1,000 people working at its 21-acre campus by 2030.
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IBJ Podcast: Whatever happened to downtown’s elevated People Mover?
The tram recorded roughly 6 million rider trips on a 1.4-mile track running between Methodist Hospital, University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children. But it came to a screeching halt in 2019.
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IBJ Podcast: Tech founder on building teams, loving pivots, fostering startup hustle in high schools
Scott Lingle, the co-founder of fast-growing Remodel Health, took a big leap at an age when most folks are getting more conservative. Now he’s helping hundreds of local high schoolers learn to launch businesses.
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Novo Nordisk vows to sue after Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill
Shares in Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co., a rival to Novo Nordisk in the weight-loss market, also fell after the announcement, dropping 7.8% Thursday.
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The president first teased TrumpRx in September while announcing the first of his more than 15 deals with pharmaceutical companies, including Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co., to lower drug prices.
Retail developer, philanthropist Sidney Eskenazi dies at 95
Eskenazi built one of the largest private retail development firms in the nation and became one of central Indiana’s most generous philanthropists.
Lilly signs $1.12B deal with Germany-based firm to develop hearing loss treatments
The agreement with Seamless is the latest in a series of purchases and partnerships Lilly has established to build a pipeline of genetic medicines.
UPDATE: Elevance shares wobble on Trump administration plans, lower projections
In a call with shareholders Wednesday, Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux said the Trump administration’s plan to limit federal payments to Medicare Advantage “doesn’t keep pace with the current medical cost and utilization trends.”
Indiana hospitals face mounting financial challenges, endangering services, execs say
Rural hospitals are among those that are most affected by the financial challenges facing health care institutions in Indiana, according to a new report released by the Indiana Hospital Association.
Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives
The administration released no legislative text nor timeline for related congressional action and did not indicate whether Republican leaders support the proposal.
Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says
People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss are projected to regain their shed pounds within about 1-½ years, a review of existing research has found.
Pharmaceutical company planning to employ 300 workers in Greenfield
The plant will focus on serving health care companies by developing and commercializing medical devices, drug delivery systems and combination products.
First GLP-1 weight-loss pill now available, with pledge of abundant supply
Novo Nordisk is aiming to avoid losing ground to its main rival, Eli Lilly, which is seeking regulatory approval for its own GLP-1 weight-loss pill.
US cuts number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
The United States took the unprecedented step Monday of reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for every child—a move that leading medical groups said would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
Trump rural health grants come with clawback threat to states
Indiana was awarded $206.9 million for fiscal 2026 from the rural health care fund. States will be forced to undergo a re-scoring process every year with the Office of Rural Health Transformation.
Over one year, Medicaid paid more than $207M for dead people. A new law could help fix that.
Since 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general has conducted 18 audits on a selection of state programs.
Hoosiers get extra time to choose new Medicaid plans
Indiana health officials are extending open enrollment for two major Medicaid programs, giving more time for hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers facing a forced plan change to select another option from the state’s managed care lineup.
State health insurance plan changes reflect Braun’s vision
For 2026, the plan features significantly lower out-of-pocket costs for members who use the plan’s “narrow network” that limits choice.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Forget ‘fatigue’: COVID vaccine is safe and effective
There are potential long-term, life-changing consequences from COVID.
Indiana lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit
A Senate panel also considered raising monthly pension benefits for retired police and firefighters—along with contribution rates for local government employers.
Senate bill aimed at easing Indiana’s veterinary shortage
The legislation would allow licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians from other states to practice in Indiana without needing to go through the state’s full examination process.
Elevance Health embracing AI in customer service tools
Elevance Health this month rolled out an updated version of its Virtual Assistant tool, which allows users to ask questions about their benefits and get near-instant results.