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Indiana Can’t Make ERISA Plans Subject to All Payers Claims Database

All payers claims databases (APCDs) can be a valuable tool for health care consumers and policymakers and can be used to track the cost and quality of care, identify areas of waste and inefficiency and monitor the impact of new policies. However, there is a major limitation to APCDs: They cannot include data from self-insured Employee Retirement Income Security [...]

2023-08-02T15:36:55-04:00August 2nd, 2023|

Manufacturers: Apply Now for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Indiana’ Competition

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Makers of things ingenious, interesting and off the wall, it’s time to see if you’re the coolest of them all! The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition is back and combines the state’s proud manufacturing tradition and passion for basketball. Entries are being accepted for the Hoosier Hysteria-style single elimination tournament at www.indianachamber.com/coolest. [...]

2023-08-14T16:21:17-04:00August 1st, 2023|

A Journey to D.C. and Federal Roundup

United States Capitol Building in Washington DC On behalf of our member companies, I travelled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to meet with the majority of Indiana's congressional delegation: Sen. Mike Braun (R) and Reps. Jim Baird (R), Jim Banks (R), Larry Bucshon (R), Erin Houchin (R), Frank Mrvan (D), Greg Pence (R) and Rudy Yakym (R). I also had [...]

2023-08-01T09:22:19-04:00August 1st, 2023|

Northwest Bank Offers Digital Banking Security Tips Amid Fraudulent Smishing Trend

WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA - As data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revealed an increase in bank impersonation scams, Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, shares updated digital banking tips to help keep consumers safe. A recent analysis from the FTC shows that bogus bank fraud warnings were the [...]

2023-07-31T11:30:11-04:00July 31st, 2023|

Chamber Sustaining Momentum on Childcare Reform

For the past two legislative sessions, improving childcare access and affordability has been a top policy priority for the Indiana Chamber. Childcare has emerged as not only a key education and workforce issue, but arguably a critical state infrastructure challenge as well with employers consistently citing childcare, housing and transportation as their top external workforce barriers. In partnership with [...]

2023-07-31T08:17:42-04:00July 31st, 2023|

Local Accountant to Speak During Thomson Reuters Thought Leadership Summit

Lisa Human A local accounting expert will have the unique opportunity to be a guest panelist and speaker during the upcoming Thomson Reuters Partner Summit Thought Leadership event in Annapolis, MD this August. The international organization says its Partner Summits are among its “most popular and thought-provoking events of the year.” Lisa Human, CPA, senior manager and [...]

2024-03-18T16:45:25-04:00July 27th, 2023|

GUEST POST: DIY Marketing Ideas for Small Business Owners

In today's highly competitive business landscape, effective marketing can be the determining factor between the success or failure of your enterprise. For small business owners, the prospect of personally managing your business's marketing efforts can initially appear overwhelming, yet it remains a vital skill that can significantly influence your venture's trajectory. Embracing DIY marketing not only offers potential cost [...]

2023-07-27T12:58:30-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Statewide Employer Survey Indicates Limited Progress on Mental Health, Addiction Efforts

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A statewide employer survey from the Wellness Council of Indiana shows that while progress has been made in recognizing addiction and mental health diseases, too often support is still lacking when it comes to programs and policies to help those workers. “We have 46% of employers that have set procedures if they know somebody is having difficulties [...]

2023-07-27T10:36:35-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Blue & Co.’s Moffatt Receives Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Fellowship Designation

CARMEL – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to announce that Jeff Moffatt, CPA/ABV/CITP, ASA, CVA, FACHE, recently received the fellowship designation from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). “I am extremely honored to be recognized as a fellow of the HFMA,” said Moffatt, a senior manager at Blue. “I would not have been able to earn this distinction [...]

2024-03-18T16:45:09-04:00July 26th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber President on Reported UPS Labor Resolution

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the reported labor resolution between UPS and the Teamsters union, which represents about 340,000 of its workers: “Preventing a work stoppage is commendable and the Indiana Chamber is pleased to see UPS can continue to dutifully serve its customer base, which includes many Hoosier businesses. “UPS is a [...]

2023-07-26T08:13:40-04:00July 26th, 2023|