IN Pulse – December 14, 2025
2025 | Issue 10 – Consolidation Wave • National Leadership • Quality Spotlight
Trendline Health | IN Pulse | 2025 | Issue 10
Growth & Finance
Union Health completes acquisition of Terre Haute Regional, consolidates Wound Care and Labor & Delivery
IDOH officially issued the Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) on December 13. Per the COPA plan, Union Health is consolidating Wound Care and Labor & Delivery to its N. 7th St. location; proactive patient outreach underway to minimize disruption.“I am deeply grateful to the remarkable team at Union Health and the many legislators and community leaders who supported this effort over the years.” –Steve Holman, President and CEO of Union Health
Margaret Mary Health transitions revenue cycle to Revology partnership
Long-term deal (effective March 2, 2026) impacts 55 roles (all offered positions with vendor) to gain advanced automation and denial reduction.
Margaret Mary Health
Workforce & Leadership
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names Joan Culver, MS, BSN, RN permanent Chief Nursing Officer
Internal promotion after successful interim stint; 25-year Franciscan veteran lauded for “strategic vision and commitment to quality care.”
GreatNews.LifeBaptist Health Floyd more than doubles apprenticeship enrollment to 23 across 7 pathways
Swiss-inspired pipeline to fight workforce gaps expands to add LPN, imaging, surgical tech, RT, lab tech, PTA, and engineering tracks.
Becker’s Hospital ReviewBowen Health CEO Dr. Rob Ryan appointed to AHA Committee on Behavioral Health
Integrated-care leader brings Midwest innovation to national policy committee that advises the AHA on advocacy, public policy, and strategic initiatives.“It is an honor to bring Hoosier sensibility and compassion to this assignment… The Midwest is often the birthplace of new and inventive ways to solve problems.” –Dr. Rob Ryan, CEO, Bowen Health
Quality & Safety
U.S. News & World Report: 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Sixteen Indiana hospitals were recognized as “High Performing”. This designation indicates that the hospitals met patient safety benchmarks for metrics like C-section rates, early deliveries, and newborn complications.
U.S. News & World ReportLeapfrog Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades: 15 Indiana hospitals score straight “A”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade focuses on reported accidents, errors, injuries and infections and is published twice a year. According to Leapfrog, 90% of hospitals with a fall 2025 Safety Grade are part of a health system; ”A“ rated hospitals, are even higher at 94%.
Leapfrog Group
Sources: Time News, Margaret Mary Health, GreatNews.Life, Becker’s Hospital Review, Bowen Health, U.S. News & World Report, Leapfrog Group
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