More buildings set to fall on IUPUI campus
The planned demolitions of the old IUPUI Psychiatric Research Building and the Wishard Helipad site are the next projects sparked by the land swap between IUPUI and Eskenazi Health’s parent.
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State, feds battle over review of HIP 2.0
As Indiana’s expansion of the federal Medicaid program enters its second year, the Pence administration is brawling with federal officials, who want to conduct an evaluation of it.
E-liquid maker withdraws application after security firm questioned
Cali Co-Packing LLC told IBJ that it has decided to withdraw its application from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission following media reports that the company’s chosen security firm didn’t appear to meet a new state law’s stringent requirements.
GOP takes aim at Gregg over legislative health care perk
Indiana Republicans are criticizing Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Gregg for a lucrative perk he helped institute for members of the General Assembly when he was speaker of the House.
New Indiana law allows virtual doctor’s visits
A new law that lets residents visit with health care professionals via smartphones has gone into effect in Indiana.
Anthem-Cigna meltdown might spark deals for smaller health plans
A breakup of Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion bid for Cigna Corp., under scrutiny by U.S. antitrust regulators, could spark new deals for smaller health plans in a continued wave of industry consolidation.
Fun with numbers: Plug in a city, see the cost of long-term care
It’s not as fun as planning a vacation or shopping for a motorcycle, but these are numbers you’re probably going to need.
Riley Hospital steps up statewide push
New President Matthew Cook’s job is to build out a system that will help get physician referrals across the state to help fill Riley’s 385 beds.
Federal judge blocks Indiana abortion law before deadline
A federal judge blocked a new Indiana law Thursday that bans abortions sought because of a fetus' genetic abnormalities or because of its race, sex or ancestry. The law was to take effect Friday.
Anthem reportedly faces regulator skepticism that Cigna deal can work
The U.S. Justice Department has told Anthem Inc. that the insurer’s planned takeover of Cigna Corp. threatens competition and probably can’t be fixed by selling parts of their businesses, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lilly stock rises after FDA panel backs new Jardiance label
A hot-selling drug for diabetes sold by Eli Lilly and Co. and a co-partner just got another potential boost, as a government panel narrowly recommended that the companies should be allowed to claim that the drug cuts the risk of cardiovascular death.
Anthem denies report about Cigna merger, says deal still ‘compelling’
Indianapolis-based health insurer Anthem Inc. said it is not in discussions with Cigna Corp. to end their planned $48 billion merger, as speculation about the health-insurance deal’s fate mounts.
Groups unsure whether ruling affects Indiana abortion laws
Groups on both sides of the debate say they're reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Texas' regulation of abortion clinics to see whether it could have an impact on similar Indiana laws.
Embattled ITT winds down nursing program at 3 Indiana campuses
The state warned the institution about low passing rates earlier this year and asked for a “plan of correction”—the first step that could lead to a loss of state accreditation.
Anthem faces showdown with antitrust cops in bid for Cigna
The health insurers are set to meet Friday with the Justice Department’s No. 3 official, a critical moment as the government makes its decision about whether to approve or block the $48 billion deal.
CEO Ellis resigns after 20 years at struggling drug firm Endocyte
The West Lafayette-based company has named CFO and COO Mike Sherman as new CEO and president, but did not give a reason for the abrupt change in leadership.
More jitters over the Anthem-Cigna deal
Federal regulators are giving the proposed $48 billion merger between health insurers Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp a hard look, and some analysts are hedging their bets.
Study: Docs who get free meals pick branded drugs more
Doctors who accept free meals from the pharmaceutical industry are more likely to prescribe certain branded drugs to Medicare patients than generics, according to a study published Monday.
IU to hire 40 faculty, spend up to $120M on new initiative
The money will be awarded from IU’s Grand Challenges Program, a new push that is designed to tackle “major and large-scale problems facing humanity” that can only be addressed by multidisciplinary research teams.
Endowment’s rising assets give Indy competitive edge
After a long swoon, the Lilly Endowment is packing an increasing philanthropic punch. Assets climbed to $11.8 billion in 2015, the fifth straight year they rose.