To Improve Hoosiers’ Public Health Outcomes Indiana Hospital Association is pleased to announce that ALL member hospitals have signed the Health First Indiana (HFI) pledge to transform public health in the 92 counties we serve. By working collaboratively with local health departments,…
Indiana Hospital Association Hosts 2024 Patient Safety Summit
Two Caregivers Publicly Recognized with Health Care Awards The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) kicked off its annual Patient Safety Summit last week. The Patient Safety Summit provides a platform for patient safety and quality leaders to convene, exchange effective strategies,…
Proposed Legislation Will Jeopardize Access to Care for Hoosiers Across the State
A dangerous proposal – HB 1200 – is being considered by lawmakers this session that would set price caps on hospitals that care for Hoosiers on the state employee health plan. This would result in an immediate cost shift of…
New Analysis: Indiana Medicaid Rates Lowest Among Surrounding States
According to a new study by Health Management Associates (HMA), Indiana’s Medicaid base rates for hospital reimbursement are the lowest compared to its neighboring states—Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. This analysis aligns with findings in a Medicaid and CHIP Payment…
Indiana’s Health Insurance Premiums are Below the National Average
We all need to address health care affordability together. But let’s set the record straight—Indiana is not an outlier. Health insurance premiums* in Indiana for family coverage were below the national average in 2022, ranking 30th in the nation. According…
Did you know you pay a Hidden Health Care Tax?
Indiana’s Medicaid Underpayment Creates a Hidden Health Care Tax on Hoosier Families and Businesses The Medicaid program is an essential program in Indiana, providing health care coverage to 2.2 million people, or nearly one in three Hoosiers. Despite the vital…
Hospitals Bridge Gaps in Maternal Health
“Moms are meant to thrive, not just survive,” said Briana Tyson, a perinatal navigational nurse and lactation consultant with Putnam County Hospital. Successful prenatal care and the opportunity to thrive as new mothers are exactly what the team at Putnam County…
Building Resilience: Yes! Summit Empowers Youth Mental Health Initiatives
Mental health challenges are on the rise among young people in Indiana and throughout the United States. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the third-leading cause of death for Hoosier youth aged 10 to 24 and the…
Health Care Worker Protections are Now “Safe and Sound” After Passing into Law
During the 2023 legislative session, IHA’s government relations team worked to ensure the passage of HEA 1021. The language of the new law elevates penalties for attacks on all staff in Indiana emergency departments, effective July 1, 2023. Before HEA…
Johnson Memorial Health Addressing Maternal Mortality
The United States is facing a maternal health crisis. The number of women who die giving birth each year has nearly doubled in the last two decades. According to the initiative, Every Woman Counts, these rates stem from issues such as…
