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Attorneys claim drug sourcing from pharmacy facing shutdown, request Weisheit's execution pause

Indiana · 10d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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As feds cut key fee, Indiana Medicaid chief warns changes needed to avoid ‘catastrophic situation’

The leader of Indiana’s Medicaid program says the state must change up a widely used low-income health insurance program as the federal government slashes a key funding source over the next five years. The phase-down is one way President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing health costs back onto states. Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill […]

Indiana · 14d

21alivenews.com

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Riley Children’s Hospital to begin measles screenings next week

(WPTA) - Riley Hospital for Children will begin screening for measles at hospital entrances beginning Nov. 2 as an added precaution to protect patients, visitors and team members. Measles is a highly contagious airborne illness that can pose serious health risks, particularly for infants and children who are immunocompromised and...

Indiana · 12d
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The Financial Wire

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Healthy Indiana Plan members 19 to 64 must spend 80 hours a month on work or approved activities from Jan. 1, with hours checked every three months

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Indiana will check every three months whether adults on the Healthy Indiana Plan, known as HIP, are putting in 80 hours a month on work or approved activities. The rule covers members ages 19 to 64. Anyone whose hours or exemption cannot be confirmed gets a notice asking for proof, and... The post Healthy Indiana Plan members 19 to 64 must spend 80 hours a month on work or approved activities from Jan. 1, with hours checked every three months appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Indiana · 15d

WAVE

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Indiana confirms state's 1st flu-related death of 2026 as local health officials see spike in cases

Indiana · 12d

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State unveils medical frailty definition. Advocates concerned it doesn’t automatically include HIV

The state unveiled its new definition of medical frailty this week, something health care officials have been waiting to see. The definition helps determine who will be exempt from federal work requirements set to begin in January. State officials say that their definition could exempt some 140,000 people in Indiana...

Indiana · 14d

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CDC Says Flu Season is Getting Off to an Early Start

(Undated) — It appears the flu season is getting off to an early start. The CDC says flu hospitalizations have reached the highest level for this time of the year in 16 years. The agency notes that flu case numbers are either growing or likely growing in 44 states and that flu season is nearly a month ahead of schedule. The CDC recommends the flu vaccine for almost everyone who is six months and older. The Crawford County Health Department continues to host flu shot clinics. The Crawford County Health Department says appointments are not required for adult shots. However, they are required for kids’ flu shots. You are asked to call 618-544-8798 to schedule appointments. The CCHD says “High Dose” vaccinations will be available for those 65 years and older. Find the full schedule below.

Crawford County, IL · 14d

lakeshorepublicmedia.org

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State unveils medical frailty definition. Advocates concerned it doesn’t automatically include HIV

The state unveiled its new definition of medical frailty this week, something health care officials have been waiting to see. The definition helps determine who will be exempt from federal work requirements set to begin in January. State officials say that their definition could exempt some 140,000 people in Indiana...

Indiana · 14d

bloomingtonian.com

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Monroe County Health Department remains closed to walk-ins Monday as interim appointment proceeds

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 26, 2026. The Monroe County Health Department will remain closed to walk-in services Monday, Oct. 26, while county officials work to finalize the appointment of an interim health officer. The Monroe County Board of Health and Board of Commissioners are working with county legal staff...

Monroe County, IN · 17d

WISH-TV

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Learn about Indiana’s new Medicaid work requirements

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Shepherd Community Center will host information sessions about Indiana’s new Medicaid work requirements on Oct. 28 and Nov. 7. The changes impact the Healthy Indiana Plan, which covers low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 64. Starting in January 2027, people will have to prove they are working, volunteering or […]

Indiana · 18d

wvxu.org

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State unveils medical frailty definition. Advocates concerned it doesn’t automatically include HIV

The state unveiled its new definition of medical frailty this week, something health care officials have been waiting to see. The definition helps determine who will be exempt from federal work requirements set to begin in January. State officials say that their definition could exempt some 140,000 people in Indiana...

Indiana · 14d

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Indiana Unveils Medical Frailty Exception To Upcoming HIP Work Requirements

INDIANAPOLIS – State officials on Tuesday, Oct. 27 revealed how they’ll apply a new federal definition for medical frailty, a key but contested exemption to fast-approaching work requirements for tens of thousands of Medicaid expansion enrollees. The Healthy Indiana Program served roughly 475,000 Hoosiers as of Wednesday, Sept....

Indiana · 16d

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Learn about Indiana's new Medicaid work requirements

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Shepherd Community Center will host information sessions about Indiana's new Medicaid work requirements on Oct. 28 and Nov. 7. The changes impact the Healthy Indiana Plan, which covers low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 64. Starting in January 2027, people will have to prove they are working, volunteering or going to school at least 80 hours per month to keep their health coverage. In other cases, people must show they have an exemption to the requirements.

Indiana · 18d

Louisville Public Media

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Thousands already off Indiana's Medicaid rolls, before work requirements take effect

Medicaid work requirements are set to start next year. Advocates worry the increased eligibility checks could leave thousands of eligible people without coverage.

Indiana · 19d

buildingindiana.com

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Powers Health Community Hospital Achieves Statewide Milestone in Treating Heart Valve Conditions

Powers Health Community Hospital has successfully performed Indiana’s first procedure using the SAPIEN M3™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe mitral regurgitation who are not candidates for traditional surgery or other catheter-based repairs. Mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart’s mitral...

Indiana · 18d

indiana105.com

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Powers Health Community Hospital Performs Indiana’s First SAPIEN M3™ Mitral Valve Replacement Procedure

In northwest Indiana, Powers Health says Community Hospital has successfully performed the state’s first procedure using the SAPIEN M3™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement system, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe mitral regurgitation who are not candidates for traditional surgery or other catheter-based repairs. Powers Health says this particular system allows physicians to replace the mitral valve through a catheter inserted in a blood vessel, eliminating the need for open-heart surgery.

Indiana · 20d

wvxu.org

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Thousands already off Indiana's Medicaid rolls, before work requirements take effect

Erika Martinez is trying to wrangle two of her children at a busy coffee shop in Richmond, Indiana. She’s also trying to explain the complexity of her Medicaid situation, but her children aren’t willing to sit still. Martinez said she doesn’t know exactly why her Medicaid coverage was...

Indiana · 20d

mirrorindy.org

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Learn about Indiana’s new Medicaid work requirements

Shepherd Community Center will host information sessions about Indiana’s new Medicaid work requirements on Oct. 28 and Nov. 7. The changes impact the Healthy Indiana Plan, which covers low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 64. Starting in January 2027, people will have to prove they are working, volunteering or going to school at least 80 hours per month to keep their health coverage. In other cases, people must show they have an exemption to the requirements.

Indiana · 21d

thelintonian.com

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Bassler: Rooting out Waste, Fraud and Abuse

Welfare fraud has become all too common across the country, which is why Senate Republicans have been hard at work dismantling waste, fraud and abuse within Indiana’s Medicaid and SNAP programs to ensure they are available for only the neediest Hoosiers. In 2025, I supported legislation that began this...

Indiana · 20d

hometownregister.com

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County board still has questions for CMH

Crawford Memorial Hospital finances were again the focus of a CMH board meeting last week. CMH completed the month of September with mixed results operationally and financially, Chief Financial Officer Mike Harbor said. Medical/surgical in-patient volumes have dropped in the past year but to an extent have been replaced by...

Crawford County, IL · 21d