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…
2022: Toughest Post-Pandemic Financial Year
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented financial and emotional strain in hospitals and health care facilities nationwide. In Indiana, hospitals experienced their most difficult financial year since before the pandemic last year, according to a new analysis by Kaufman Hall. Record-high hospital expenses…
Health Care Access, Quality, & Affordability
How does Indiana compare? Hoosiers enjoy some of the country’s best and most affordable hospital care. Indiana is ranked 13th in the nation in a composite of CMS patient safety indicators – best compared to Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. …
Indiana’s Hospital Systems Stand Committed to Affordability
Indiana’s health care heroes stood at the bedside of those battling COVID-19 for the last two years. As we emerge from the pandemic, hospitals continue to stand with Hoosiers, united in our commitment to high-quality care and affordability. COVID-19 caused…
Perfect Storm Looming for Indiana Hospitals
A Message from Indiana Hospital Association President, Brian Tabor Indiana’s hospitals have had many challenges in recent years but remain incredibly resilient, providing world-class care to every person who walks through their doors. Indiana’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers took extraordinary…
Addressing the Cost of Health Care
Healthcare affordability has been a hot topic among lawmakers, stakeholders, and the public across the nation. And, one thing is clear – we need to address health care affordability together. Brian Tabor, president of the Indiana Hospital Association, released a…
Indiana Among Best States for Hospital Price Transparency
Turquoise Health names Indiana 4th in Transparency Indiana has consistently ranked among the best states in the nation for making hospital prices transparent. And now Turquoise Health, the nation’s leading health care transparency solution, has named Indiana the fourth most…
