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Indiana launches website for comparing healthcare prices statewide

By Indy Standard | Oct 2, 2024

State legislators in Johnson County are urging residents to utilize a newly launched state website designed to help compare health care prices and quality. The Indiana All Payer Claims Database (APCD), established by a 2020 law, is managed by the Indiana Department of Insurance and aims to enhance transparency in health care costs.

Rep. Pierce honors local couple for decades of volunteerism

By Indy Standard | Oct 2, 2024

State Representative Kyle Pierce recently recognized Gary and Toni Morris of Anderson for their long-standing volunteer work in the community. The couple was honored with a proclamation during a presentation at the Park Place Community Center.

2 companies in a city within Marion County received two inspections in September

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Marion County that received two FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Indiana launches website for comparing healthcare prices

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

Area legislators are encouraging Hoosiers to use a new state website designed to compare health care prices and quality. This initiative follows the establishment of the Indiana All Payer Claims Database (APCD) in 2020, overseen by the Indiana Department of Insurance. The database aims to increase transparency in health care costs by collecting insurance claims data from both public and private health care payers.

New online tool helps Hoosiers compare healthcare prices

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) is urging Indiana residents to utilize a new state website designed to compare health care prices and quality.

Rep. Ledbetter supports findings from Indiana Behavioral Health Commission

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission has released its final report and recommendations for the year. State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) expressed her support for several of the group's legislative suggestions.

Frances Rivera discusses impact of Hispanic heritage on leadership

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

Indianapolis Public Schools recently conducted an interview with Frances Rivera, principal at T.C. Howe Middle School, to discuss her thoughts on National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and acknowledges the contributions of Hispanic Americans to U.S. history and culture.

Rep. Meltzer honors SPD officer with Circle of Corydon Award

By Indy Standard | Oct 1, 2024

State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) presented Shelbyville police officer Devin Moore with a Circle of Corydon Award for his actions in rescuing two individuals from a burning vehicle earlier this year.