Indiana Governor Mike Braun Signs New Executive Orders That Focus on Healthcare and Pro-Life Enforcement [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed nine executive orders on Wednesday. He says these are all aimed at improving the state’s healthcare system, focusing on reducing costs, increasing access, and enhancing transparency.

These orders are part of Braun’s commitment to providing quality healthcare for Indiana residents without breaking the bank. The governor previously issued executive orders eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and ending remote work for state employees.

The executive orders that Braun signed on Wednesday include:

• 25-20: Faithful execution of pro-life laws
  • Directs the Indiana Department of Health to ensure compliance with state pro-life laws, including reporting on terminated pregnancies, to make sure certain state laws are followed and enforced.
• 25-21: Improve price transparency
  • Directs state agencies to enhance price transparency across healthcare services, empowering Hoosiers with clear, upfront pricing to make informed decisions.
• 25-22: Hospital charity care
  • Calls for an evaluation of the value of nonprofit hospital charity care compared to the tax savings these hospitals receive, ensuring these institutions fulfill their commitment to public service.
• 25-23: …