Trendline Health | IN Pulse | 2026 | Issue 11
Growth & Finance
IU Health absorbs short-term pain for massive future bets
IU Health posted just $50M operating income (0.5% margin) in 2025, down from $257M, as it funds a $2.3B downtown Indianapolis hospital (opening 2027), a new 140-bed facility near Fort Wayne, systemwide Epic rollout, and regional consolidations. CFO Jenni Alvey called the pressure from these “big, one-time endeavors” expected through 2027 but essential for long-term margin growth and a stronger balance sheet. The system has already delivered $1.4B in affordability savings to Hoosiers via price cuts.
Innovation & Tech
Hancock Health launches dedicated non-chemo infusion center in Greenfield
Hancock Health opened a new infusion center in its Professional Building on March 13, featuring private stations, specialized nurses, on-site pharmacy, Wi-Fi, TVs, and comforts for multi-hour treatments. Services target neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis, anemia, infections, hydration and low-dose radiation for osteoarthritis.
“Expanding our infusion services allows more patients to receive advanced treatments close to home.” ~Dr. Julia Compton, Vice President of the Oncology Service Line at Hancock Health
Workforce & Leadership
Reid Health promotes longtime finance leader Gregory Turner to CFO
Gregory Turner, who joined Reid Health in 2013 and rose from reimbursement analyst to Director of Financial Services, takes the CFO role left open since Ben Wells became CEO in September 2025.
“I’m also impressed by Greg’s passion for Reid and our mission, which will serve him well in this role as we work to maintain Reid’s financial stability while also meeting the health needs of our communities.” ~Ben Wells, President/CEO of Reid Health
Indiana Business Health Collaborative taps Beth Lock as new CEO/Executive Director
The employer-driven group formed in 2024 to cut healthcare costs and boost workforce health named Beth Lock, veteran advocate and former Parkview Health policy leader, to the top role via a partnership with Lock Strategies, LLC. Luke Messer stepped down in Q1 2026 after launching the collaborative.
Quality & Access
IU Health Cancer Center Lafayette earns three-year ACR radiation oncology accreditation
The American College of Radiology awarded IU Health Cancer Center Lafayette its gold seal for meeting the highest national standards in technology, safety, clinical processes, and patient care. The three-year term underscores quality for patients across the region.
“This reaccreditation matters, because it’s an external confirmation that our technology, our processes and our clinical judgment meet the highest national standards, when it matters most.” ~Matthew Orton, MD, Radiation Oncologist at IU Health Arnett
Sources: Curated from Building Indiana Business, IU Health, WIBC, Becker’s Hospital Review.
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