IU Health to cut 100 jobs in systemwide restructuring
The Indianapolis-based hospital system said it is transitioning from six regions to four to improve patient care models and better align with future expansion.
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IBJ Podcast: Inside the plan to extend life expectancy for residents of five Indy neighborhoods
The Indy Health District’s leaders want to find solutions for the issues weighing heaviest on these neighborhoods, including housing, transportation, land use, safety and food deserts.
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Methodist Hospital to come tumbling down after IU Health opens new hospital
When the hospital opened its doors in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House. It is being replaced by a $4.3 billion hospital project directly to the south.
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IU Health operating income nearly tripled in 2023
While inpatient medical and surgical volumes across the system did not return to pre-pandemic levels, IU Health reported strong outpatient growth in 2023.
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IU Health aims to award 30% of downtown hospital project to diverse contractors
IU Health expects to give about $690 million worth of work to diversity contractors. That’s 30% of $2.3 billion—the amount the hospital system says the project is worth after subtracting the cost of expensive medical equipment such as imaging scanners.
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Rokita dismisses IU Health privacy case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office in its own dismissal filing said the case was no longer necessary because discovery in the case has shown IU Health has taken actions to satisfy deficiencies in its policies.
IU Health operating income falls 73% in first six months of 2024
Indiana University Health, one of the state’s largest hospital systems, saw patient volumes and revenue grow in the first six months of the year, but saw operating income fall as the costs of labor, supplies and drugs increased to meet higher demand for surgeries and patient care.
Groups launch hospital-linked violence intervention program
The program aims to reduce the likelihood of future violence by engaging victims of gun violence and their families with long-term services and support.
IU Health’s massive hospital project is on schedule, should ‘top out’ next spring
Work on Indiana University Health’s $4.3 billion downtown hospital campus, one of the most expensive construction projects in Indiana history, is set to be finished in late 2027.
IU Health plans $421M hospital, 500 jobs in Fort Wayne
The state’s largest health care provider said the five-story hospital will include 140 beds, 17 emergency department exam rooms, and six operating rooms.
IU Health’s new downtown hospital about 25% complete and on schedule, officials say
Officials with IU Health gave what they called a “summer update” on Wednesday and sounded optimistic about the project, one of the most expensive in Indiana history.
Smithfield Foods donation will help this year’s Rev chefs
The May 4 culinary party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that raises funds for the Indiana University Health Foundation is sold out.
IU Health CEO says system’s new hospital will be worth its $4.3B price tag
In a 35-minute speech at the Economic Club of Indiana, CEO Dennis Murphy made the case that IU Health treats some of the sickest patients in the state and needs the best hospital possible to continue doing that.
IU Health CEO asks peers to donate to Chambers in guv’s race to head off industry harm
Dennis Murphy, the CEO and president of IU Health, urged fellow hospital stakeholders to donate to gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers over competitors, saying he is “deeply concerned about the next four years if one of the other candidates is our next republican candidate for governor.”
Riley Children’s Health and its president part ways
An Indiana University Health spokeswoman declined to explain the circumstances of Gil Peri’s departure, saying the hospital system doesn’t comment on personnel changes.
Indiana not-for-profits pulled in $348.7 million in big gifts in 2023
Universities, hospitals, museums, theaters, dance companies and other not-for-profits in Indiana pulled in a total of $348.7 million from 79 gifts of $1 million or more from individuals, family foundations and bequests, according to IBJ’s latest survey.
IU Health awards more than $9M in grants to improve health outcomes
Martin University will receive $1 million over three years to renovate the Andrew J. Brown building and offer enhanced programming through the Community of Health Practice program.
IU Health Foundation launches $200M fundraising campaign
Indiana University Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of IU Health’s adult hospitals, is launching the campaign with the ambitious goal of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the country.
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.
IU Health’s new pharmacy hub aims to cut costs
Indiana University Health’s 70,000-square-foot pharmacy hub and distribution center in Plainfield has enough pills, lotions, and infusible and injectable drugs under one roof to supply its 16 hospitals and hundreds of clinics for weeks.
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.
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.
TIF district could spur more development near emerging hospital campus
The city is trying to capitalize on construction of Indiana University’s $4.3 billion Methodist Hospital complex and other projects underway or in development on the north side of downtown.
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.