Weekly View’s Story Archive

State Implements New Health Prices Tools

INDIANAPOLIS —  Indiana is expanding the Indiana Health Prices platform (formerly the Indiana All Payer Claims Database) to bring comprehensive prescription resources, hospital cash prices, and voluntary provider submissions together in one place. The integration of these tools will make it easier for Hoosier families to understand, compare and save … Read More

Lawrence Named Clean Community

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has welcomed the cities of Greencastle, Lafayette, Lawrence, and Westfield to the Clean Community Program, recognizing their commitment to building stronger and more sustainable environments for Hoosiers. The Clean Community Program is a free, voluntary initiative that celebrates Indiana communities for … Read More

Long-term Care Services for Seniors Signed

INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor recently signed House Enrolled Act 1277, a law that makes targeted updates to Indiana’s long-term care system for Hoosier seniors. HEA 1277 updates aspects of Indiana’s Medicaid long-term services and supports system, including assisted living services, nursing facility care, home- and community-based services, and home health … Read More

IDEM Announces New Air Quality Advisory

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but may not meet the criteria to forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD). LAQAs … Read More

Applause!:May 15-21

• Construction of the new roundabout at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road will begin with intermittent partial lane closures starting May 18. Beginning June 1, the intersection will fully close to traffic for roundabout construction. The full closure is expected to remain in place through at least Aug. 17. • … Read More