Over 27% rise in insured members reflects growing awareness amid rising healthcare costs· Illnesses such as Dengue, Malaria and Common Flu, lifestyle related ailments like respiratory infections and heart related ailments, Cancer and arthritis are increasing among Indians· High-value claims for cardiac and cancer underscore
Demonstrating its continued commitment to public health and preventive care, Care Health Insurance today issued an urgent advisory encouraging households and workplaces to adopt HEPA-certified air filtration in response to escalating respiratory illnesses due to the increasing pollution.In recent weeks, multiple regions have reported a
Partnerships with leading healthcare enterprises expand UST’s role in transforming the healthcare landscape at scaleUST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has entered into a series of engagements with three prominent healthcare companies valued at over $2 billion, reaffirming its position as a
India’s healthcare stakeholders — including hospitals, diagnostic chains, medical device firms, insurers and pharma groups — have responded positively to the rollout of GST 2.0, saying the tax changes announced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership will alleviate cost pressures, expand access, and give a
New Delhi, September 2025: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has urged the Centre to adopt a decentralised approach under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to bridge healthcare accessibility gaps, particularly in underserved regions. Highlighting the scheme’s critical role in expanding affordable healthcare,
Over 70% of employees face lifestyle-related health risks; Only 20% of employers offer regular health screeningMediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, in collaboration with CII, today unveiled the second edition of its corporate wellness report, marking a continued effort to decode the evolving landscape
Robotic-assisted surgery offers significant health benefits, but gaps in insurance implementation continue to place the burden of affordability on patients. Collaboration among healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers is crucial to making robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) more accessible to a wider population.Recognizing the regulatory shift brought
In a significant policy shift, the Delhi government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to implement the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the national capital. This move will officially bring
Policybazaar for Business (PBFB), the corporate arm of one of India’s largest insurance marketplaces, has partnered with the IIT Delhi Alumni Association to launch exclusive health insurance plans, designed specifically for IIT Delhi alumni, through its insurer partners. These plans offer customized coverage, seamless digital
Stakeholders Emphasize Need for Enhanced Government Support to Address Sector ChallengesAs the Union Budget 2025 approaches, key stakeholders within the healthcare industry are urging the government to implement strategic reforms aimed at propelling the sector forward. The primary appeals include tax reductions on health insurance
