Indiana Hospital Association

People across Indiana rely on rural hospitals as the only source of care for miles.

But these hospitals are struggling with low reimbursement from Medicaid, delays and denials from insurers and financial instability.

Protecting rural hospitals means protecting Hoosiers’ access to essential health care services, close to home.

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Indiana’s rural hospitals struggle with finances, workforce needs Rural hospitals in Indiana are facing a crisis that could lead to more health deserts across the state, hospital leaders say. They cite financial factors that i

Emergency departments are a critical safety net.

But as more Hoosiers lose access to insurance coverage, visits to Indiana emergency departments have surged by nearly 17% since 2025.

That’s what happens when more than 400,000 Hoosiers lose their health insurance. Uninsured patients delay care until it’s an emergency or use the ER for routine services.

Coverage gaps jeopardize patients’ health and strain our state’s whole health care system.

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More Hoosiers go uninsured, resulting in higher emergency department usage • Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana hospitals are reporting a double-digit increase in the percentage of emergency department visits since the start of 2025 — a rate that is expected to climb as more Hoosiers go without health insurance or opt for high-deductible plans to contend with surging premiums.