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Recent Policy Blog Posts
Understanding HB 1358: Rural Medical Education and Trauma Care
Often, one bill may include several different provisions that impact various health professions. House Bill (HB) 1358, which was heard and passed with amendments by the House Public Health Committee on January 20, is one of those bills. Let's take a closer look. Rural...
Beyond the Bills: How Bowen Center Research Can Inform the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Bowen Bill Brief (B3) is now live! This year marks the 8th year the Bowen Center has monitored health workforce legislation introduced in the Indiana General Assembly. This year, 753 bills were introduced, and the Bowen Center will be tracking 88 that relate...
Bowen Center Will Again Track Health Workforce Bills During 2026 Legislative Session, Learn What’s New
Indiana lawmakers have convened for the 2026 legislative session. This year is not a budget year, so the session will be shorter than in 2025. Several bills filed early already signal a continued interest in strengthening the state's health workforce, including some...