Indiana is preparing its application for the new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a $50 billion federal initiative under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act aimed at improving health outcomes and sustainability in rural America. The Indiana RHTP Working Group, led by the Family and Social Services Administration and the Department of Health, brings together agency leaders, legislators and [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — As many small businesses weigh their options for health coverage for the new year, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is touting a new offering for them to consider. ChamberCare is a multiple employer welfare arrangement, or MEWA, that enables small employers with between two and 50 employees in the state to come together to obtain more affordable [...]
To help keep Hoosier companies up to date, the Indiana Chamber will host webinars on the law’s numerous tax and healthcare changes over the next two months. Join us September 24 at 1 p.m. ET for the first event, OB3: The Tax Impacts for Hoosier Business. In this program, thought leaders from the state and private sector will share [...]
A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By [...]
Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated for," Sinders remarks. "Making sensible improvements [...]
HB 1003 / Chamber Supports The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee adopted several amendments to House Bill 1003, authored by Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond), last week, addressing concerns previously raised by the Indiana Chamber. The committee unanimously approved the amended version of the bill, which now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration. The Chamber also [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is urging state legislators to keep up the momentum with House Bill 1003, as amended, which takes much-needed steps to deliver faster, fairer, more transparent medical care to Hoosiers and keeps costs in check for patients and employers: “The Indiana Chamber applauds the Senate Health and Provider Services [...]
SB 140 and SB 480 / Chamber Opposes in Part The House Insurance Committee took up two measures last week: one that addresses prior authorization and another that targets pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Committee Chairman Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) announced that both bills will be held for further consideration. Senate Bill 140, authored by Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso), [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_WuyldLzs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares that our team testified on two bills regarding prior authorization in healthcare. The Chamber is favorable to House Bill 1003 as its transparency and disclosure provisions will provide increased access to cost and billing information and empower employers and consumers to make more informed decisions. The bill would also modernize [...]
The Indiana Chamber has long been a strong advocate of using technology, like virtual care, to help offset rising healthcare costs. A new report has shed light on how much those savings are. Solera Health recently announced results from a recent study comparing virtual health care costs to in-person care. The study reveals that transitioning care from physical locations [...]
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