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Public health director warns of deep state and federal cuts; highlights high return on fall-prevention program
Summary
Monica, public-health director, told the committee that Help First Indiana funding has been reduced substantially and federal grants were cut; she outlined steps to stabilize revenue through in‑house billing and prioritized clinical and prevention services that show strong return on investment.
Monica, director of public health, told the finance committee that state and federal funding volatility is forcing program adjustments and that the department is pursuing revenue stability while protecting high-value prevention services.
“...what we're about to experience for 2026 is a 73% decrease from that HFI funding that comes from the state,” Monica said, describing sharp cuts to Help First Indiana allocations and other federal grants that…
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