Health
New online tools make managing your disability claim easier
INDIANA – Navigating the disability claims process is now easier with new features in your personal my Social Security account. You can submit information online, track your claim,…
Senators Banks, Padilla introduce accountable produce is Medicine Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Accountable Produce is Medicine Act, legislation to expand access to Food is Medicine programs that help…
FDA approves new flu vaccine for adults 50 and older
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s mFlusiva (mRNA-1010), marking the nation’s first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine for adults…
New therapy dog Bentley joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
JASPER — A wagging tail and a calming presence have officially arrived at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. The hospital has welcomed its newest four-legged team…
Indiana Association of Health Plans names Ashton Eller President
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of Health Plans (IAHP) today announced that Ashton Eller has been selected as president. Eller brings nearly two decades of…
Understanding Medicare Part B Premiums: How rates are set and who pays more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A common misconception among retirees is that Medicare Part B premiums are calculated as a percentage of an individual’s monthly Social Security…
53 hospitals in Indiana recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
INDIANA — The American Heart Association is recognizing 53 hospitals across the state for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and…
Six years after pandemic declaration, COVID-19 continues to shape U.S. public health and politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than six years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the virus remains a deeply political topic in…
Australia approves breakthrough Alzheimer’s blood tests to speed up early diagnosis
SYDNEY — A new era in dementia care has arrived in Australia following the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) regulatory approval of blood tests designed to…
Preparing for Indiana’s New HIP work requirements
INDIANA – Important changes are coming for Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members. Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana will implement work requirements for most HIP members…
