Dr Pravin Shingare, Director of Medical Education, Government of Maharashtra hinted at a plan to soon draft and implement a state health policy for Maharashtra which will run parallel to the National Health Policy (NHP)
At the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held on Wednesday, August 23 at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. Dr Pravin Shingare, Director of Medical Education and Research, Government of Maharashtra, announced that the department is working on the state health policy that will help in formulating specific and need intensive policy for the state. “We are […]
According to experts, there is an urgent need to discuss various facets of health in our country, given that; the healthcare sector is undergoing exciting upgrades
On Wednesday, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Western Region hosted a panel discussion on the ‘imperatives for hospitals in changing operating context’. “Globally three trends are defining the way healthcare is delivered today - the need to be more affordable, rising consumerism in the way that every consumer has a voice through social media […]
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Western Region hosted a panel discussion on ‘Primary Healthcare and Wellness’ on Wednesday at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The discussion dealt with the need of innovations and practices with regards to primary healthcare
Primary healthcare and wellness is a topic of discussion that each of us will look forward too. It is so because accessible quality primary healthcare has been a neglected area in the healthcare sector for more than two decades now. However, there is no denying that there is ample innovation in the sector of medicine […]
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) healthcare conclave hosted a session on insurance and last mile challenges in insurance like coverage offered, procedural issues related to maintenance. As per the experts, the innovations such as insurance must be made hugely available and affordable
Life insurance is the need of the hour. How much we take care of our health, with a change in time and technology and the environment, lifestyle diseases can wreak havoc in our life unexpectedly. Chances of life threatening diseases have also increased by leaps and bounds. Thus, we need a protective circle that protects […]
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has raised worrisome questions at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday. He was addressing experts and panellists present at the CII healthcare conclave event
There have been a lot of talks about health these days. However during a speech in CII on Wednesday, August 23, Sudhir Mungantiwar, Minister of Finance, Planning and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra said, “Healthcare cannot be left behind. I have tied up with KPMG India for creating a model district in Chandrapur and Sindhudurg.” […]
Public Private Partnership or PPP as it is usually called is a widely discussed topic these days. The CII 2017 had a special discussion for the same. The doctors feel though PPP has made the access to the field more that a lot more can be done if the private sector is willing to help. The best way, they feel, is through various projects like the recent one on Tuberculosis
Public Private Partnership or PPP as it is usually called is a widely discussed topic these days. It plays a very significant role in increasing the access for quality healthcare by making it readily available. Understanding its feature, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has conducted a special discussion on PPP on Wednesday. One of eminent […]
Yearly, thousands of people succumb to road accidents. In order to save these precious lives, the Maharashtra government is set to launch ‘Balasaheb Thackeray accidental insurance scheme’. The policy aims to provide treatment to the accident victim within the golden hour
With the implementation of the ‘Balasaheb Thackeray accidental insurance scheme’, the state government wants to assure that, no victim is denied treatment in the hospital’s due to non-availability of funds, immediately after the accident occurs. Dr Deepak Sawant, the state health minister, spoke about the state’s new policy at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) healthcare […]
Healthcare sector is significantly changing with technology assimilation. On Wednesday, a session on Digital healthcare was specially addressed at the Conference of Indian Industry (CII)
Digitalisation, as we call it today, is sweeping across every aspect of our daily lives in all possible ways. With digital interference in every field, it has become the need of the hour for us, to have it even in the healthcare sector. “Digital health can completely change the way we function. We need visualisers […]
In the opening session of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Dr Deepak Sawant, the state health minister, who was the chief guest for the conference, released a report on Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare. In his speech at CII Healthcare Conclave 2017, Dr Sawant also hinted at formulating a health cess that will help the government collect fund that will be used in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state
Public health policy is a matter of discussion for each and every one of us at a certain point in time. The operating environment of healthcare providers is very important for the health care developments in the country. And the theme of the conference is based on National Health Policy – a new era in healthcare. […]
Improved recognition of the role by patients and care providers, establishment of security and privacy guidelines, systematic assessment and evaluation of apps and integration in overall patient care will soon be a reality. Underpinning all of this will be evidence of value generated that will demonstrate improved health outcomes
Technology has been transforming healthcare in several innovative ways. The relevance of technology and digitisation is imperative as we look at newer ways of healthcare delivery services. Areas like digital documentation (e-insurance), service requests and smart cards for transaction, can be benefitted from digitisation, thus transforming patient experience, a key element in healthcare delivery. However, […]
At the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held on Wednesday, August 23 at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. Dr Pravin Shingare, Director of Medical Education and Research, Government of Maharashtra, announced that the department is working on the state health policy that will help in formulating specific and need intensive policy for the state. “We are […]
Primary healthcare and wellness is a topic of discussion that each of us will look forward too. It is so because accessible quality primary healthcare has been a neglected area in the healthcare sector for more than two decades now. However, there is no denying that there is ample innovation in the sector of medicine 
There have been a lot of talks about health these days. However during a speech in CII on Wednesday, August 23, Sudhir Mungantiwar, Minister of Finance, Planning and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra said, “Healthcare cannot be left behind. I have tied up with KPMG India for creating a model district in Chandrapur and Sindhudurg.” 
Public Private Partnership or PPP as it is usually called is a widely discussed topic these days. It plays a very significant role in increasing the access for quality healthcare by making it readily available. Understanding its feature, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has conducted a special discussion on PPP on Wednesday. One of eminent 
With the implementation of the ‘Balasaheb Thackeray accidental insurance scheme’, the state government wants to assure that, no victim is denied treatment in the hospital’s due to non-availability of funds, immediately after the accident occurs. Dr Deepak Sawant, the state health minister, spoke about the state’s new policy at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) healthcare 
Digitalisation, as we call it today, is sweeping across every aspect of our daily lives in all possible ways. With digital interference in every field, it has become the need of the hour for us, to have it even in the healthcare sector. “Digital health can completely change the way we function. We need visualisers 
Public health policy is a matter of discussion for each and every one of us at a certain point in time. The operating environment of healthcare providers is very important for the health care developments in the country. And the theme of the conference is based on National Health Policy – a new era in healthcare.