Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media

Lawmakers said increased hospital consolidation and vertical integration have led to little competition and little incentive for hospitals to lower prices in Indiana.

Lawmakers have introduced bills that aim to make prescription drugs more affordable, prevent medical billing errors that drive up costs, and prohibit non-compete agreements for physicians.

When the public health emergency ends, nearly a quarter of Indiana residents on Medicaid could be at risk of losing their coverage. Here’s what the state is doing to mitigate coverage gaps and the steps you need to take now.