Indiana hospitals voice concerns over the future of healthcare in the state

Indiana hospitals voice concerns over the future of healthcare in the state

Indiana hospitals are struggling financially due to increased drug prices, restrictions, and underpayments from commercial payers, which could negatively impact Hoosiers' access to care if not addressed.

Indiana Hospitals at a "Tipping Point" as $1 Billion Shortfall Looms

Source: MSTORY / Getty INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s healthcare landscape is reaching a critical tipping point. In a virtual news conference held Tuesday, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) released a sobering new report by healthcare analytics firm Kaufman Hall, revealing that hospital margins in the state are “fragile and anemic” compared to national trends. The findings highlight a perfect storm of rising labor costs, persistent inflation for …

Indiana Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressures as Medicaid Shortfalls and Rising Costs Threaten Access to Care

New Kaufman Hall analysis shows margins remain below national averages; Hospital leaders warn services and patient access at risk without policy action January 27, 2026 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana hospitals are facing a worsening financial outlook that threatens access to essential health services across the state, according to a new analysis prepared by Kaufman Hall for the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA). The report reveals that Indiana hospita