Indiana continues to lead U.S. in pharmacy robberies
There were more pharmacy robberies in Indiana last year than California, which has a population about six times larger.
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Incoming Lilly CEO pick to focus globally
Dave Ricks will begin guiding the company during a period of relative calm compared with the trying times John Lechleiter navigated during his eight years at the helm.
‘Smooth transition’ predicted as Lilly turns to experienced exec
Over the last eight years, Eli Lilly relied on a three-decade company veteran to steer it through declining sales and a struggling product pipeline. Now, it’ll rely on another long-time executive for its next chapter.
Anthem prepping for hardball fight with feds over Cigna deal
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said its participation in the government’s health insurance exchanges—a sore subject for the Obama administration that is trying to stop the acquisition—may be at stake.
With financial house in order, CNO branches into investments
The insurer started two new businesses that extend its reach into the investment world, paving the way for its salespeople to sell insurance, securities and advice.
CNO tightens oversight on deal with reinsurer linked to Platinum
CNO Financial Group Inc. said it’s scrutinizing a risk-transfer arrangement with Beechwood Re, the reinsurer linked to embattled hedge fund Platinum Partners.
Anthem’s medical spending rises on higher Obamacare costs
Anthem Inc. shares fell Wednesday after the Indianapolis-based insurer said it expects to lose money on Affordable Care Act plans this year. The company had been planning to break even.
Lilly CEO Lechleiter to retire at end of year
John Lechleiter has been the company’s CEO since 2008. The announcement Wednesday morning of his retirement comes one day after the firm announced strong revenue and profit for its second quarter, indicating that Lechleiter’s initiatives have paid off.
CNO reports higher profit, tops analyst expectations
Carmel-based CNO Financial Group Inc. on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that slightly exceeded analyst predictions.
Lilly beats analyst expectations, lays out bright outlook for rest of decade
CEO John Lechleiter said the company's strong R&D pipeline has put it on track to report average annual revenue growth of at least 5 percent through the remainder of the decade.
IU Health opens urgent care center in Plainfield
The health system has opened five urgent care facilities in the area since the beginning of last year.
Analysts expect Anthem-Cigna deal to unravel after Fed lawsuit
Cigna doesn’t appear like it’s ready to put up a fight to keep alive its $48 billion deal with Anthem, analysts say. But Aetna and Humana seem poised to put up more of a battle over their proposed merger.
Insurance commissioner says she has no conflict in merger
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Katharine Wade contends she has no conflict of interest that would prevent her from overseeing a proposed merger between Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. and Bloomfield, Connecticut-based Cigna Corp.
Company plans 4 ‘micro-hospitals’ in competitive local market
A Texas company that plans to build four “micro-hospitals” in central Indiana could face intense competition for patients, some hospital experts predict.
U.S. preparing lawsuits against Anthem, Aetna deals, sources say
U.S. antitrust officials are poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc.’s takeover of rival health-insurer Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.’s deal to buy Humana Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
Drug company plans $55M Whitestown distribution center
AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. plans to have 120 full-time employees at the facility by the end of next year.
Big savings for St. Vincent in first year of accountable care effort
The Indianapolis hospital group and its Tennessee partner were able to reduce emergency room visits, inpatient admissions and readmissions, and increase the percentage of generic drugs under a new model of care.
Top U.S. health official emphasizes need for insurer competition
The Obama administration’s top health official is promoting the importance of competition to insurance markets, as the Justice Department is poised to decide on the massive Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana merger proposals.
Planned Parenthood cites business decline for clinic closures
Patient visits are falling sharply at Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana, due to more options for women’s services and less frequent need for Pap tests, prompting the organization’s decision to close six health centers in the state.
Planned Parenthood closing 6 Indiana health centers
Among the closures will be Planned Parenthood centers in Fishers and Avon.