Healthcare Reform Challenges

Small businesses brace for cost increases in 2014. by Bob Kronemyer Small businesses should plan for a significant cost bump in healthcare starting next January, as the federal government continues to roll out major reforms. “Businesses with fewer than 50 employees should plan on new compliance challenges and the potential for larger than normal premium

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St. Joseph ER posts wait times

MISHAWAKA – Potential patients who have less severe medical emergencies now have access to the approximate wait time at the Emergency Room before they make the decision to go. In an effort to create a better experience for patients, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) is publicizing wait times for the Emergency Rooms at its

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Hospice Calumet honored by Innovators

MUNSTER – Munster’s Hospice Artisans has been Innovator of the Month by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Operating with a business model of 100 percent accuracy, strict quality control and continuing education, nearly 70 volunteers are creating one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items to benefit the Hospice of the Calumet Area, said Lydia Dershewitz and Pam

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McKibben joins Excel Dental Studio

MERRILLVILLE – Excel Dental Studio has announced that Amy McKibbin has joined its Merrillville practice. As business assistant, her duties include insurance and treatment coordination for patients. “Amy’s extensive experience in the dental field makes her a strong asset to our business team,” said Dr. Manoj Bahl. “Her warm personality, combined with her dental knowledge, meshes

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Munster PD, FD help out Cancer Centre

MUNSTER – Red squared off against blue as the Munster Police and Fire departments took to the ball field and played in a charitable softball game to benefit the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster. The Resource Centre is a program of the Community Cancer Research Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of

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Franciscan Alliance acquires HealtheAccess

MICHIGAN CITY – Franciscan Alliance St. Anthony Health in Michigan City has acquired HealtheAccess Clinics LLC. The company has four offices in Valparaiso and Portage. HealtheAccess was founded in 2009 and offers occupational medicine, physical exams, drug and alcohol testing, lab services and wellness programs. Owner Don Kiger said the company’s names, locations, services, technology

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