Rising hospital CEO pay raises flags
Consumer advocates and other across the country and in central Indiana are saying big executive-compensation packages are ripe for review.
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Indiana’s rural health care gaps are complicating patient outcomes
Fifty-three of Indiana’s 92 counties have a shortage of primary health care providers, federal data shows. And nearly all counties falling into that category are considered rural or partially rural.
Eskenazi Hospital to expand therapy dog program with $1M gift
At Eskenazi and other hospitals around central Indiana, therapy dogs are seen as part of the health care team—furry healing agents who bring smiles to patients, and perhaps even more.
Higher costs of wages, supplies shrink Community Health’s operating income
Community Health Network said Thursday that operating income fell 38% in the first nine months of the year as higher expenses ate into the bottom line.
Federal government repaying Indiana hospitals $222M for improper reimbursement cuts
After a bruising, five-year fight that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, hospitals across Indiana and the nation are in line for a huge payday.
Indiana health providers raise alarm on drug shortages
About 99% of pharmacists who responded to a recent survey by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists said they are experiencing drug shortages. About a third said the shortages are leading to rationing, delaying or canceling treatments or procedures.
Community plans $11.5M expansion of south-side Indy surgery center
The Indianapolis-based hospital system broke ground Tuesday on the project at 1550 E. County Line Road. The work is expected to take 12 to 15 months to complete.
IU Health downtown hospital plan to get another city review
The Department of Metropolitan Development staff is recommending approval if IU Health explains why it changed several items in the plan, including why it wants to build two surface lots for 291 cars on sites that were previously planned for structures.
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term drug shortages
The fallout from a Pfizer factory being damaged by a tornado could put even more pressure on already-strained drug supplies at U.S. hospitals, experts say.
Franciscan Health parent to shift 61 employees to outside firm
The moves will affect employees in Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lafayette, Michigan City, Dyer, Crown Point and Munster.
IU Health to end Blackford Hospital’s ER, inpatient services
The move means that patients who need acute hospital care, such as surgery or trauma care, will need to travel more than 20 miles to Jay Hospital in Portland, Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie or Marion General Hospital in Marion.
Hendricks Regional Health looks within for new CEO
Dr. Michelle Fenoughty succeeds Kevin Speer, who resigned in March to lead Ascension St. Vincent Indiana.
IU Health readies for large bond sale on major hospital projects
The hospital system confirmed Monday that it priced the bonds at $726 million on June 6 and expects to close on the offering July 6. The bonds will help finance IU Health’s new downtown hospital.
Lutheran Hospital shutting down heart transplants, inpatient burn units
The move marks the end of Fort Wayne-based Lutheran Hospital’s transplant program. It had stopped performing kidney transplants several years ago.
Community Health opens rehab hospital in Brownsburg
Community Health said the 50,000-square-foot hospital at 8920 E. 56th St. has 40 beds and is designed to address a growing need for inpatient rehab services throughout central Indiana.
Coming off huge losses, Community Health to cut jobs in restructuring
Community Health Network, which lost $161 million last year on operations and investments, plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs through a workforce restructuring. The Indianapolis-based hospital system confirmed Wednesday that it is taking the “unfortunate and necessary step” of making job cuts. It did not say how many jobs would be lost, or […]
Indiana University Health sees first-quarter gain on higher revenue
The state’s largest hospital system this week reported a “slightly positive” first quarter as operating revenue increased 8% over the same period of 2022.
Higher costs for staff and supplies squeeze Community Health’s operating income
Community Health Network said income from operations fell 76% last year, even as the number of admissions, emergency-room visits, physician visits and outpatient surgeries all increased.
Little agreement on provisions aimed at reducing Indiana medical costs
State senators and health care stakeholders alike seemed unable to find much agreement Wednesday on how to address Indiana’s health care costs, or even how to measure and compare those costs to neighboring states.
Eskenazi Health launches $60M campaign to reduce health disparities
Eskenazi Health said it will set up three “health equity zones” in low-income areas of Marion County with neighborhood leaders and residents to increase access to health care, mental health care and nutritious foods.