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Benjamin Thorp / WFYIPublic health experts say a growing number of people are skipping visits to the doctor — even emergency care — because of their fears of deportation. And they're worried these justifiable fears will lead to long-term consequences. -
FILE PHOTO: Lauren Chapman / IPB NewsThe Women’s Fund of Central Indiana is highlighting data from the Polis Center showing increasing rates of mental distress among women in the region. Data finds roughly one-third of women in central Indiana reported having depression - more than double the rate of men.
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People with disabilities could face significant cuts to therapy services if Indiana’s proposed changes to Medicaid waivers are approved. -
A Hamilton County resident tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the second human case reported in Indiana this year according to the Hamilton County Health Department. -
Earlier this year, Indiana lawmakers significantly cut public health funding in response to the “bleak” budget forecast. Health care leaders said the state’s investment in public health needed more time to address health care costs and outcomes. -
Indiana’s proposed changes to Medicaid waivers that provide home- and community-based services are expected to take effect in December — including a significant cap on certain therapy services. But, people can still submit comments on the proposed changes until Friday. -
Lawmakers warn the arrangement Eli Lilly and Pfizer have with telehealth platforms may lead to conflicts of interest, subpar patient care, and increase in federal health care spending. -
A leading addiction expert explains how he’s driven by the memory of a friend who died, and why he believes giving data on the drug supply to people on the street is more important than using it to inform national drug policy. -
Indiana will receive more than $16 million from the latest settlements with drug companies over the opioid crisis. -
Indiana has proposed changes to Medicaid waivers that provide home- and community-based services — including a significant cap on certain therapy services. Advocates and providers said the proposal from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration would harm people with disabilities and isolate them from their communities. -
Lawmakers added a $50 billion program for rural health to President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package with promises it would help plug the hole left by Medicaid cuts. Rural hospital and clinic leaders worry the infusion won’t reach the right places. -
Proposed cuts could leave a program meant to investigate instances of abuse against individuals with mental illness from harm at risk.
