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,…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
SIDS Study Identifies New Biomarker; Experts Still Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
SIDS Study Identifies New Biomarker; Experts Still Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
Violence in Health Care Facilities Calls for Policy Action
Violence in health care facilities is increasing at an alarming rate. While hospitals and health systems have protocols to detect and deter violence, the toll of workplace violence on hospital employees can be immense, ranging from physical and psychological harm…
