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.
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Many IPS schools losing nurses staffed through IU Health, prompting parent concerns
The premature end of the IU Health partnership could leave a large number of IPS schools without a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to dispense medication or respond to health emergencies.
IU Health’s operating income falls 25%, squeezed by labor shortage, rising expenses
IU Health said it responded to its highest patient demand ever last year, driven by surges in COVID-19 cases, high counts of critically ill patients, and the need to perform surgeries and other procedures delayed in the pandemic.
Developer seeks $10.7M tax break on $79M apartment project
A team of two local developers planning the 273-unit Hall Place apartment project at 1720 N. Illinois St. promises to bring dozens of low-rent apartment units to the neighborhood northeast of the expanded Indiana University Health campus.
IU Health expands plan for downtown hospital, pushing price tag to $4.3B
Indiana University Health said Monday the cost of its new downtown hospital complex will now top $4 billion, an increase of 60% over previous estimates, due to higher construction costs and a major increase in the number of patient rooms.
Q&A: Foundation president focuses on Hoosier health
As president of Indiana University Health Foundation, Crystal Miller oversees $300 million in net assets and 50 employees.
Downtown heliport expected to remain open at least through February
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said it hopes to receive tentative approval to decommission the facility at 51 S. New Jersey St. by the end of February. It is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure the designation, which is crucial for future redevelopment of the site.
IU School of Medicine to break ground on new, $230M home
Indiana University School of Medicine’s planned medical education and research building marks the largest construction project in the history of the school.
IU Health gears up to comply with new abortion law with ‘rapid-response team’
Indiana University Health, the state’s largest hospital system, has set up the teams to help its doctors seeking guidance on whether they can legally perform an abortion to protect the health of the mother and other situations.
White House condemns Indiana abortion ban
Meanwhile, IU Health, Indiana’s largest health care system, said Saturday that it would take a few weeks to study the implications of the law on patients and practitioners.
IU Health reevaluating scope of $2.68B downtown hospital campus
The Indianapolis-based hospital system said in financial filing Thursday that the review comes in light of higher-than expected patient demand during the pandemic, inflation and sustainability goals.
IU Health results swing from red ink to black as pandemic eases
Despite ringing up an operating profit in the second quarter, Indiana University Health reported a total loss for the first six months of 2022 of $929.6 million, and attributed the loss largely to declines in financial markets.
Court rules antitrust complaint against IU Health can proceed
A Bloomington surgeon alleging Indiana University Health violated federal antitrust laws by acquiring local competitors has convinced the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate his complaint.
UPDATE: IU Health doctor says he was fired for objecting to visit time limit
Dr. Brian Leon filed a lawsuit this month against Indiana University Health Care Associates Inc., alleging breach of contract, unpaid wages, fraudulent misrepresentation and numerous other claims.
Not-for-profit to build women’s recovery housing on west side
The Indianapolis facility is expected to provide housing and support for up to 11 women who will live with their children.
A Rev spotlight for chefs who fed those in need through pandemic
The executive chefs at Second Helpings and Wheeler Mission Ministries will receive star treatment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway event.
IU School of Medicine gets $12.5M gift commitment from Vera Bradley Foundation
The medical school said the commitment will help launch research efforts to develop better therapies for triple negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast cancer that is often not responsive to hormone therapies and is resistant to chemotherapy.
IU Health plans $287M expansion of Fishers hospital
The planned expansion of IU Health Saxony—which will be renamed IU Health Fishers—will more than double the number of inpatient beds. It will also add new and expanded services.
Former hospital exec Kitchell picked to chair Governor’s Workforce Cabinet
Former Indiana University Health executive Ryan Kitchell will replace former chair and Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Teresa Lubbers, who announced she would step down from both roles in November.
IU Health says it’s ahead of schedule to meet lawmakers’ affordability demands
In its response to lawmakers, IU emphasized the role of public health in health care costs and called on lawmakers to spend more on public health. It pointed to a recent study that ranked Indiana 47th among states in per-person public health funding.