Indiana – It is the best of times, and the worst of times

By MIKE MAGEE “Hoosiers receive heroes’ welcome in return to Bloomington” screamed last week’s ESPN headline, as IU claimed top spot in college football nationwide. It’s been awhile since sports elevated that state’s mood. In his classic review of the famous movie, “The Hoosiers,” Roger Ebert writes, “This is a movie about a tiny Indiana…

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What is included in Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”?

President Trump unveiled “The Great Healthcare Plan” on January 15, 2026, calling on Congress to reduce prescription drug prices, lower insurance premiums, and increase healthcare price transparency. The plan proposes four main components: codifying Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing agreements that the administration has negotiated with 16 pharmaceutical manufacturers, targeting prices at the lowest international levels;Redirecting…

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Weekend Links

Life science options for commercialization success.There were fewer births in China in 2025 than in 1776.The end of vaccine development?“Medicare Part D led to a slower increase in AMR-related inpatient discharges”Is mobility the missing quality measure?

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