The Conrad 30 federal waiver program is a great tool to recruit international physicians to work in underserved areas, but it does not fully address the challenges of retaining physicians in these areas long term.
In the mid-1980s, women-owned businesses were rare. The 1982 Economic Census notes that only 3.5% of businesses in the United States were women-owned, and Indiana reflected this trend.
The political revolving door between state government and the health care industry is a major problem.
The Older Americans Act provides vital programs that enable older adults to age with dignity and independence. As this legislation faces reauthorization in Congress, it’s imperative that we advocate for its continuation.
There will be no peace until Israel’s enemies give up any hope whatsoever that Israel and its citizens (Jews, Muslims, Druze and Christian) are going anywhere.
The presence of our military installations coupled with Indiana’s great research universities makes our state ripe for innovation and defense-related economic development.
We want to make reliable information available to the public from a range of sources and perspectives so our patrons can use that information to pursue their own educational goals and come to their own conclusions.
As a small-business owner, I have to compete for my customers. The lack of competition and lack of transparency in the credit card business creates an environment of uncertainty for business owners, and we are forced to raise prices to absorb fee increases.
Eliminating prior authorization would greatly increase out-of-pocket burden and medical debt for working families and premiums paid by employers by billions of dollars.
As Indianapolis moves further into our cultural and institutional renaissance, it’s important that we protect the most vulnerable among us, assuring that all residents have equal access to opportunity.
The quality of life in our communities depends on our ability to invest in not only essential services and infrastructure but also parks, trails, sidewalks and more.
The need for more electricity on the grid is well-documented as new data centers and next-generation manufacturing plants are announced.
These results provide encouraging evidence that Marion County teacher satisfaction—at 65%—is higher than typically portrayed in national and local narratives.
A good ally is an individual who is willing to prioritize change. Good allies turn the spotlight away from themselves and allow others to shine and experience new opportunities.
We should all be excited to support the company’s growth and success here while looking forward to even more commitments that will shape Indiana’s future.
Moreover, investments in home- and community-based services for older adults save taxpayers’ money, as the cost of institutional care almost always exceeds that of home-based services.
It was my 12th Olympic Games, dating back to Montreal in 1976. I offer two takeaways from Paris that merit review and introspection by city leaders.
By embracing choice education and robust CTE programs and through the active support of the corporate community, we can equip the next generation with the skills and mindset needed to navigate and lead in an ever-changing world.
Granting full practice authority to APRNs would allow us to use our extensive training and experience to provide high-quality care without the burdensome and unnecessary physician collaboration agreements.
Fostering robust connections between minority-owned businesses, larger corporations and existing business networks is crucial for sustainable growth
