IN Pulse – January 20, 2026
2026 | Issue 3 – Policy Pushback • Leadership Shifts • Community Expansion
Trendline Health | In Pulse | 2026 | Issue 3
Policy & Regulation
Daviess Community Hospital CEO Justin D. Harris Testifies on House Bill 1271
Rural hospital leader Justin D. Harris urged the Indiana House Insurance Committee to pass HB 1271 to curb retroactive denials, downcoding, and delayed payments that drain hundreds of thousands annually from thin-margin facilities like DCH, where half the billing team fights appeals.
Daviess Community Hospital
“This bill is not about special treatment. It’s about treating health care like any other business relationship.” — Justin D. Harris, CEO, Daviess Community Hospital
Growth & Finance
Parkview Health Forgives $64M in Medical Debt for 35,000+ Patients
Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health donated $64.13 million in medical debt—primarily affecting Indiana and Ohio patients with commercial, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage—to Undue Medical Debt, removing financial barriers that deter care.
Becker’s Hospital Review
“No one should have to choose between their health and financial security.” — Ray Dusman, MD, President, Parkview Physician & Clinical Enterprise
Franciscan Health & OrthoIndy Open 44,000 sq ft State-of-the-Art Orthopedic Center in West Lafayette
The new facility consolidates outpatient surgery (with four Mako robotic-assisted ORs), imaging, therapy, and 13 physicians under one roof to deliver seamless orthopedic care, with a freestanding ER planned for 2027 and room for future expansion.
Purdue Exponent
Workforce & Leadership
Centerstone Names Lisa Dominisse CEO of Indiana Market Effective March 16
With over 20 years of behavioral health leadership—including guiding Radiant Health through a merger and CCBHC transition—Dominisse steps in to lead 1,500+ team members across Indiana amid Centerstone’s integration with Adult & Child Health.
CenterstoneIU Health Appoints Art Vasquez President of Newly Aligned North Region
Veteran IU Health executive Art Vasquez (former West Region President) now oversees IU Health Ball Memorial and facilities across eight counties following Jeff Bird, MD’s upcoming retirement after 40 years.
Becker’s Hospital ReviewIHA Names Dr. Jim Callaghan 2026 Board Chair – First Physician in 80 Years
Franciscan Alliance EVP & COO Dr. Jim Callaghan takes the helm at the Indiana Hospital Association to champion quality, access, affordability, and Medicaid innovation across 160+ member hospitals.
Indiana Hospital AssociationGood Samaritan CEO Adam Thacker Joins IHA Board as Southwestern District President
Vincennes hospital leader Adam Thacker will advocate statewide for policies supporting hospitals, caregivers, and communities through the Indiana Hospital Association.
WITY Radio
Community Access
Ascension St. Vincent Opens New Primary Care Clinic in Noblesville
The ribbon-cutting at 9460 E. 146th St. launches comprehensive primary care services including wellness visits and chronic condition management, with new patients welcome.
WISH-TV
“Ensuring Noblesville residents have access to top-tier healthcare right in their own backyard is a fundamental part of a thriving community.” — Mayor Chris Jensen
Sources: Aggregated from the linked Indiana health system announcements and publications above.
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