Education, health still key issues
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Study: Smoke-free policies aren’t an economic drag
A team of Indiana University health researchers has concluded that smoke-free-workplace laws do not have a negative economic impact.
Our newest smoke-filled workplace: Sadly, it stinks
Hoosiers workers—including those who work at casinos—deserve a healthy, smoke-free workplace.
Health care IT firms rushing to grab share of stimulus
The stimulus bill has prompted Indiana businesses and not-for-profits that deal in medical records to look for partners to
help them meet the challenge of making those records electronic in five years.
Wells leaves as Medicaid chief with cost-cutting plan in limbo
Dr. Jeff Wells is moving on from the Indiana Medicaid program even as a $40 million cost-savings plan he spearheaded faces
a threat in the Legislature.
Community Health touts integrated computer system
Community Health Network has spent three years developing a computer interface that allows doctors and nurses to view all
information and records on a patient in one viewing program.
Workplace smoking policies move backward
The bill in question seems like a long shot. It would abdicate government’s responsibility for protecting citizens’ health
and safety, and place it in the hands of individual business owners.
Entrepreneurs pursuing patient advocacy trend
Patients are seeking help with their doctors, records and referrals as the health care system grows increasingly complex.
Docs, health insurers battle at Statehouse
Physicians and insurance companies have entered their fourth year of haggling over insurance payments, and each side is claiming
to best represent patients.
Indiana continues to have high smoking, obesity rates, and is below average in public health funding
Obesity and smoking rates are little changed since Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels took office in January 2005.
Thanks for column on smoking law
Thank you for taking time to write an amazing [Maurer column in the Dec. 15] IBJ on smoke-free air. Your editorial and others written by IBJ staff will help influence local policymakers to pass a comprehensive smoke-free-air law in Indianapolis and Indiana. Smoke Free Indy is very grateful to have yours and IBJ’s support as […]
Generic meds cost more than consumers realize
Generic drug makers drive up the cost of name-brand drugs developed by locally based Eli Lilly and Co. and other pharmaceutical
firms.
Women are top leaders in Hoosier public health posts
Dr. Judith Monroe, Dr. Virginia Caine and G. Marie Swanson are three local women who have risen to leadership positions
in the health care community.
Health reform network crumbles without Rooney
The state’s Dec. 1 takeover of Medical Savings Insurance Co. marks the formal crumbling of J. Patrick Rooney’s network of
health care reform efforts.
Billingsley markets health care mystery shopping business
As co-founder and head of sales and marketing, Brooke Billingsley has helped build Indianapolis-based Perception Strategies
Inc. — a health
care mystery shopping business co-founded by her husband, Kevin.
Technology will change future of health care delivery
Changes will dramatically materialize over the coming months and years as the delivery of health care services takes on a
consumer-driven focus.
Nurse shortage still a major work force issue in Indiana
As the bedrock of the United State’s health care delivery framework, the nursing profession represents the top need for open
health care positions across Indiana and much of the nation.
New health plans will cost more later
Consumer-driven health plans will lead to greater medical expenses later because people avoid going to the doctor now.
Executives must stress wellness program benefits consistently
Health care benefits that promote wellness should be an ongoing executive suite focus, not simply an annual budget concern.
Hoosiers need greater access to quality health care
Indiana’s economic woes are long standing and may be having an adverse effect on the health of our people,
because Hoosiers can’t consistently gain access to excellent health care.