Indiana Hospital Association

06/02/2026

New reporting highlights how insurance practices are impacting rural hospitals—and patients.

In Greene County, where there are just 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people, access to care is already limited. Insurance payment issues are making it worse.

“Some of the underpayment has actually been passed on to the patients to their deductibles,” said Greene County General Hospital, CEO Brenda Reetz. “They’re unknowingly being charged more… not by us, but by their own insurance company that they pay money to be a part of.”

▶️ Read the story: https://brnw.ch/21x32xR

Have you experienced this? Share your story. Access Denied exposes these barriers and more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x32xQ

Ongoing delayed payments from health insurance provider Anthem have left Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Ind., waiting for nearly $1 million in reimbursements. The hospital served Anthem with a second breach notice May 14. In the first notice, the hospital said the process by which A

06/01/2026

A new NBC News report highlights a growing national concern: when insurance denials stand in the way of medically necessary care.

▶️ Watch the NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas story: https://brnw.ch/21x30Ml

The story follows Cambrie, a teen with severe epilepsy whose recommended treatment was delayed after an insurance denial — despite ongoing, daily seizures.

This issue has direct connections to Indiana. Cambrie’s mother, Brandi, is a nurse by background helping to improve health care across Indiana — while navigating barriers to care for her own child.

At IHA, we see how often delays and denials impact patient care. That’s why we launched Access Denied — to hold health insurers accountable.

Learn more and join the fight for fair coverage:
👉 https://brnw.ch/21x30Mk

In our series “The Cost of Denial,” NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports on a 13-year-old Illinois girl who suffers from as many as four seizures a day. Insurance denied coverage for the surgery her doctor said could help, but then reversed its decision days after we asked about the case.

05/28/2026

A powerful new NBC Nightly News story highlights what far too many families are facing across the country — delays and denials for medically necessary care.

📺Watch the Report: https://brnw.ch/21x2URp

Cambrie, a teen living with severe epilepsy, endured daily seizures while her family fought for access to a treatment her doctors said could help — only to be denied by insurance.

This national issue hits close to home. Cambrie’s mom, Brandi, is a nurse helping to improve health care in Indiana, all while fighting for care for her own daughter.

Stories like Cambrie’s are why IHA launched Access Denied — to shine a light on how insurance barriers can delay or block care patients need.

➡️Learn more about what’s happening — and how to get involved: https://brnw.ch/21x2URq

No family should have to fight this hard for medically necessary care.

In our series “The Cost of Denial,” NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports on a 13-year-old Illinois girl who suffers from as many as four seizures a day. Insurance denied coverage for the surgery her doctor said could help, but then reversed its decision days after we asked about the case.

05/27/2026

Preeclampsia rates are on the rise in the US and are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. All women need to know the risk factors for developing high blood pressure during pregnancy - and that you can also have no risk factors, but still may develop it. Share this link: https://brnw.ch/21x2SlI

05/25/2026

DYK? Postpartum preeclampsia can happen up to six weeks postpartum. It's important that women pay attention to specific postpartum symptoms, including severe headache, vision changes, swelling of the hands and face, and especially difficulty breathing. Help share this video to educate others on what they need to know: https://brnw.ch/21x2OeY

05/22/2026

Today is – join together with voices all across the world and improve outcomes for moms and babies.

Know the symptoms of : severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdomen pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath. Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy, so ALL moms need to know.

05/21/2026

Cambrie’s doctors recommended a treatment commonly used for children with epilepsy. Her surgery was scheduled.

Then, just days before, it was denied by her insurer—followed by multiple denied appeals.

For seven months, she continued to have daily seizures while her family ran out of options.

The denial was only reversed after her story drew national media attention—even though no new medical information was presented.

This is the reality behind Access Denied—when harmful insurer practices delay care patients need.

Learn more and join the fight to hold insurers accountable:
https://accessdeniedin.com

05/20/2026

Know the symptoms of : severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdomen pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath. Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy, so ALL moms need to know.

Preeclampsia is a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy related to high blood pressure in the second and third trimesters. Every expecting mother should kno...

05/20/2026

☀️𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭☀️

Please join us in congratulating Shirley Jones, recipient of IHA’s Sunshine Award!

Before joining the Indiana Hospital Association, Shirley built an impressive career in technology and systems support, including serving as Database Manager for Salesforce CRM at WFYI and spending 18 years with The Indianapolis Star in a variety of IT roles.

A graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Computer Science, Shirley brings deep experience, problem-solving skills, and dedication to her work every day.

Outside the office, Shirley loves spending time with her four granddaughters and grand dog, Sonny, cheering on the Cleveland Browns, traveling, enjoying live music, and exploring new foods and places.

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! In her retirement she plans to travel as much as she can, work in the yard, volunteer at her church, and watch lots of Matlock re-runs.

Thank you, Shirley, for the positivity, experience, and heart you have brought to IHA! Enjoy your retirement! 💛

05/19/2026

Know the symptoms of : severe headache, swelling in the hands and face, visual issues, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdomen pain, sudden weight gain, and/or shortness of breath. Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy, so ALL moms need to know.