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Why Indiana?
There is something for everyone in Indiana...
from big-city excitement to small-town serenity. Now mix in affordable living, world-class sports, excellent universities, great cultural and recreational opportunities, and a convenient Midwest location. It’s a combination that makes physicians and their families want to call Indiana home.
- One of the most affordable states, with housing costs below national averages
- Home to:
- Grissom Air Museum – Peru, IN
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari – Santa Claus, IN
- Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame – New Castle
- Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - Monticello
- NCAA Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN
- NBA Indiana Pacers – Indianapolis, IN
- Superbowl Champions XU Indianapolis Colts – Indianapolis, IN
- World Famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Speedway, IN
- Proud to include Indiana University, Purdue University, Notre Dame, Butler University, and Ball State University among its many institutions of higher education
- Enjoy the many cultural events, including museums, symphonies, theaters, and zoos
- Some of the best restaurants and dining in the Midwest
- Recreational activities encompass hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and hunting
- Convenient drives to other major metropolitan areas—Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Nashville
For physicians, there are excellent reasons to practice in Indiana.
- With malpractice premiums becoming intolerable in many states, Indiana implemented malpractice reform over 20 years ago and is considered one of the friendliest in the nation for physicians, ranking in the top five of all states
- Low physician density in relation to population
- Payor markets are competitive with relatively high reimbursement rates
- The Indiana State Medical Association, which represents 5,000 of the state’s 8,000 physicians, helps its membership to be more influential in state politics, making it the envy of states experiencing malpractice crises