Health
Greene County General Hospital issues second breach notice to Anthem following unresolved payment disputes
LINTON — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) has officially issued a second breach of contract notice to Anthem, citing ongoing and unresolved issues regarding claim…
USDA issues urgent warning: Stop washing raw chicken to prevent bacterial spread
INDIANA — Federal health officials are renewing a critical safety plea to home cooks: stop washing raw poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) explicitly…
Specialist joins Franciscan Physician Network Nephrology & Hypertension Lafayette
LAFAYETTE – Sudha Rani, MD, has joined the team at Franciscan Physician Network Nephrology & Hypertension Lafayette and is now accepting appointments and new patients. Dr….
Trump Administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funds over fraud compliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has issued a nationwide ultimatum, threatening to withhold Medicaid funding from all 50 states that fail to demonstrate strict…
Banks, Hickenlooper introduce bill to modernize medical device labeling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Col.) introduced the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act. This bill would let patients access their medical device labels…
Schneck Medical Center opens registration for free “Safe Sitter” summer classes
SEYMOUR – As summer break approaches, Schneck Medical Center is offering local middle schoolers the opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills through its annual Safe…
CMS releases major data updates on Medicare spending and hospital utilization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a comprehensive suite of data products this month, offering a fresh look…
Houchin, Deluzio introduce Bipartisan Bill to study screen time and youth development
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time Management and Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act. The…
Governor Braun honors Hope Academy’s 20th Anniversary; Highlights recovery support
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun visited Hope Academy to honor the school’s 20th anniversary, meet with students and staff, and present a proclamation recognizing April 30,…
FDA launches “Know Your Nutrition” campaign for National Women’s Health Week
INDIANA — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on women to prioritize their long-term wellness as the nation observes National Women’s Health Week…
