# Fishers Health Department Board Meeting - 9/24/2026

The City of Fishers Health Department Board held a meeting on September 24, 2026, primarily to review and approve the 2027 budget before submission to the mayor and city council. The budget discussion focused on operational costs, including supplies and professional services, with a noted 6% increase in supplies largely due to insurance reimbursement challenges. The board discussed revenue sources, including grants and Health First Indiana funds, and the need to use health fund balances to support the budget. A significant portion of the budget is allocated to clinic operations, which constitute 76% of spending excluding personnel costs. The board also addressed challenges related to vaccine pricing and reimbursement, highlighting constraints imposed by Medicaid rates and federal requirements that mandate charging the same price for vaccines to all patients, which limits revenue potential. They explored options for improving billing and reimbursement processes, including contracting with third-party billing professionals and leveraging physician buying groups for vaccine procurement. The board approved the 2027 budget as presented, with plans to submit it to the city council for final approval.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Fishers Health Department Board Meeting - 9/24/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kF8oK6PxZU) - City of Fishers