Indiana joining other states in nursing licensing exchange
Indiana will recognize nursing licenses from most other states with a new law taking effect this summer.
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Bioanalytical Systems buys toxicology firm
Bioanalytical Systems said May 1 it purchased Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services in suburban Washington, D.C.
Panelists discuss funding startups, attracting talent
Panelists from a broad range of life sciences fields shared their insights on key issues during IBJ's Life Sciences Power Breakfast on May 3.
Recently launched research institute pursuing life science innovations through ‘team science’
Backed by more than $100 million in funding from Indiana companies and foundations, the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute has hired 39 employees and hopes to ramp up to 80 within another three years.
Tennessee real estate firm pays $47M for Methodist building
The seller was The Sanders Trust of Birmingham, Alabama. The trust—co-founded by Hall of Fame National Football League quarterback Bart Starr—acquired the building in 2009.
Elanco agrees to buy pet-drug developer for $234 million
Kansas-based Aratana Therapeutics has three treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is working on drugs for a range of disease fields, including cancer.
Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus
The city’s newest park is springing up on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space.
Anthem tops quarterly expectations, raises 2019 forecast
The nation's second largest insurer said Wednesday that enrollment in its fully-insured coverage jumped more than 6%, to 15.3 million.
Hospitals sue over new national liver transplant policy
Hospitals and patients have sued to block a new nationwide liver transplant policy that they say will waste viable livers, lead to fewer transplants and likely cause deaths.
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday his bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices.
Lilly bets billions on focus on cancer drugs
Long a leader in diabetes and neuroscience drugs, Eli Lilly and Co. is pushing hard and spending record sums to turbocharge its oncology business, potentially a huge growth area.
Filling Anthem space on Circle ‘not going to happen overnight’
Little progress has been made in replacing Anthem Inc. in the Monument Circle building that, until the end of last year, served as headquarters for the Indianapolis-based health insurance giant.
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute’s top exec steps down, citing health problems
Dr. Rainer Fischer is giving up the roles of CEO and chief scientific officer, but will continue as senior executive for innovation and discovery.
Once a rising star, Wellfount collapses with little warning
The company raised about $50 million and had big plans for its product, Redbox-style vending machines in nursing homes that dispensed medicines for patients.
Young introduces bill to boost rural nursing program
U.S. Sen. Todd Young is co-sponsoring legislation that would expand a federal program that rewards nurses who work in underserved areas.
Battered insurer MDwise readies for turnaround
The CEO who took charge last summer of the Indianapolis company that provides health insurance, food, career help and other services to low-income people acknowledges he has a big job ahead.
Bid for controversial health, family center in Broad Ripple Park up for city approval
The Metropolitan Development Commission next week is expected to see, and vote on, the proposal. Some area residents have objected to the use of park space for businesses.
Judge blocks Trump’s small-business health insurance plan
The plans at issue in Bates’ ruling Thursday allow groups of small businesses and sole proprietors to band together to offer lower-cost coverage that doesn’t have to include all the benefits required by Obamacare. They also can be offered across state lines.
Fast BioMedical achieves clinical endpoints with plasma technology
The Carmel startup said its midstage clinical trials met key objectives, an achievement that will it allow to continue developing a technology that measures blood volume and kidney function.