NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The National Institutes of Health said the change would save more than $4 billion a year, effective immediately.
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IU School of Medicine cancels annual LGBTQ+ conference
In years past, the IU School of Medicine touted the virtual conference and its leadership in LGBTQ+ issues.
OrthoIndy promotes Lavery to president
Dr. Matthew Lavery has been promoted to president at the Indianapolis-based orthopedic practice, succeeding the retiring Dr. Edward Hellman.
Lilly’s Omvoh part of company’s expansion into inflammatory bowel disease treatment
The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Eli Lilly and Co.’s Omvoh, a new therapy to treat Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is the company’s latest step into the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Opponents say bill would punish, financially harm Indiana’s nonprofit hospitals
House Bill 1004 would strip hospitals of their nonprofit status if they exceed certain price thresholds.
Cook Group president: New IU LAB vital for Indiana health care research
Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Group and Cook Medical, was among the speakers Monday at the official launch of the new Indiana University IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, or IU LAB.
Carmel company launches mental health app
Syra Health is looking to its new AI-powered app, Syrenity, to help it reach profitability and establish itself as a provider of high-tech mental health services.
Hancock Health leads development of 160-acre mixed-use campus
The health care company has expanded its reach over the past seven years to become a master developer for a sprawling project on the south side of Interstate 70 in western Hancock County.
Gov. Mike Braun signs executive orders addressing health care costs, transparency
The orders largely direct state agencies to audit current programs and coverage as a means to find health care savings.
Indiana attorney general sues drug companies over EpiPen prices
The lawsuit alleges the price increases EpiPen, used to treat severe allergic reactions, prevented other similar medications to from going to market.
Bill threatens to revoke Indiana hospitals’ nonprofit status for overcharging patients
The bill is part of mounting scrutiny by lawmakers of the prices hospital systems charge patients covered by commercial health insurance, typically provided by their employers.
Lilly shares fall midday on lower fourth quarter revenue guidance
The company expects fourth-quarter revenue to be about $13.5 billion.
Medical software provider hc1 completes $6.25M funding round
The company said the funds would help it take advantage of its technology and expertise after its recent acquisition of Accumen, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based health care consultant.
Lilly acquires Scorpion Therapeutics in deal worth up to $2.5B
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker will acquire Scorpion’s STX-478, a once-daily oral treatment in early trials for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumors.
HealthNet chooses former COO Kougel as chief executive
HealthNet serves more than 61,000 patients a year in Marion, Morgan and Monroe counties at 10 primary care health centers, including a mobile center, and through community outreach and support programs.
Elevance completes IU Health Plans acquisition
IU Health Plans operates employer plans and Medicare Advantage plans in 36 counties.
Dental office agrees to pay state $350K after data breach, privacy investigation
Under a proposed settlement agreement, Westend Dental would not admit to violating any laws.
FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the safety of makeup, baby powder and other personal care products.
Hoosier Survey shows support for key policy areas across partisan divide
Ball State University’s 2024 Hoosier Survey revealed Indiana residents’ top three policy priorities headed into the new year: school safety, public safety and health care.
Ambulatory surgical center offers ‘fairly-priced’ alternative
Wellbridge Surgical is also selling price transparency, with an extensive website that lists prices for more than 250 procedures, ranging from an ear tube removal ($2,610) to a total knee replacement ($23,000).