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AI to reduce burden on healthcare workforce, strengthen physician–patient relationship: Health secretary
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted that the...
Burman-backed Religare Enterprises to demerge its financial services and insurance businesses
Under the proposed scheme of arrangement, REL will retain its stake...
Former IRDAI chairman Panda roped in as senior advisor to Pristyn Care
Debasish Panda, former Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken on the role of Senior Advisor to Pristyn Care. Pristyn Care is a leading healthcare provider specializing in advanced secondary care surgeries through its...
Cancer deaths to rise by 75% in next 25 years; ageing among driving factors: Study
The team added that more than 40 per cent of deaths due to cancer around the world are linked to 44 risk factors which can be addressed, including tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and high blood sugar, thereby presenting an opportunity for prevention Yearly deaths from...
PE hospitals in US Higher see higher death rate of emergency: Study
The analysis also revealed that following acquisition, the private equity hospitals reduced their expenditures on salaries in the emergency department by 18 per cent and in the ICU by 16 per cent, compared to hospitals not acquired by private equity firms. New Delhi:...
Tata AIG suspends cashless services at Max Hospitals across India
``Tata AIG has put in place special arrangements to ensure that customers face no inconvenience. All claims are being prioritised and fast-tracked, allowing policyholders to continue receiving uninterrupted and seamless access to treatment and care. Our dedicated...
FSSAI launches dedicated licensing window for Ayurveda Aahara products
The initiative has been developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, reflecting the Government of India's commitment to integrating traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern food safety practices. This approach is designed to benefit both industry...
100% FDI: Indian Govt issues norms to ease compliance for foreign investment in insurance
The proposed changes to the Amended 2015 Rules make it clear that the government’s intent is not limited to encourage foreign investment in the insurance sector, but it extends to provide a more friendly regulatory environment to both the new foreign entrants, as well...
HDFC Ergo expects 3%-5% margin pressure on its retail Health products without ITC
``We have already passed on the full zero GST benefit to new retail health policyholders .The policyholders will save a lot in case of a long term health insurance policy. Though, it is early days to calculate exactly the higher cost of retail health portfolio without...
Expanding Life and Health insurance can boost ASEAN growth, says a Study
In partnership with PwC, the study evaluates the social and economic impact of insurance in six ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. A 50 per cent growth in non-life insurance coverage is projected to yield up to 3.1...
Insurers start passing on full benefits of zero GST on retail Life and Health covers
``The net outgo for individual consumers has been reduced for products like Health Insurance, Personal Accident & Travel Insurance, maintaining the same policy coverage and claims servicing standards'' Naveen Chandra Jha, MD and CEO, SBI General Insurance New...
Heat, Air Quality & Insurance Costs: How climate change is affecting our homes – and our health
Ang Li, Melbourne School of Population and Global This year, ten days of extreme heat in Europe killed roughly 2,300 people, severe flooding on the New South Wales coast left more than 48,000 stranded, and wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed at least 16,000 homes and...