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Galaxy Health to focus on southern states, eyes Rs 200 cr premium in FY 26
"We will also focus on building wellness as part of our solutions,...
Nadda launches Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha sets Bengal as next target
J P Nadda,Union Health Minister "There were three states - Odisha,...
Delhi govt inks a MoU with the Centre to implement AB-PMJAY
With this, Delhi has become the 35th state/Union Territory to implement the health insurance scheme. West Bengal is now the only state which has not implemented the scheme New Delhi: In a move towards expanding people's access to healthcare in the national capital,...
Can med for rare disorder SMA be made available at lower price in India: SC to drug manufacturer
During the hearing on Friday, the bench was told by senior advocate Anand Grover, appearing for a 24-year-old woman, that the price of the medicine for SMA patients is cheaper in Pakistan and China because of intervention of the governments of those countries. New...
WHO initiates a new global coordination mechanism for health emergencies
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO The two-day simulation, Exercise Polaris, tested WHO’s Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC), a framework designed to strengthen countries’ emergency workforce, coordinate the deployment of surge teams and experts, and...
Govt tightens biosecurity rules as bird flu spreads beyond poultry
Animal Husbandry and Dairying Secretary Alka Upadhyaya chaired a high-level meeting where officials agreed on a three-pronged strategy to tackle the crisis.The approach includes implementing stricter hygiene practices and biosecurity protocols at poultry farms to...
ED conducts raids in Jharkhand Ayushman Bharat ‘fraud’ case, MD India, Safeway, Medi Assist under scanner
The ED, agency sources said, suspects that "proceeds of crime" were generated through systematic "fraud" within the Ayushman Bharat scheme through "manipulation" of hospital empanelment and processing of "fake" claims facilitated by a "nexus" demanding commissions and...
Has Health Insurance Become Unaffordable
Insurers are addressing the issue of cost push in health insurance by designing flexible policies that cater to diverse consumer needs, such as high-deductible plans, structured co-payment models, and tailored coverage for specific medical conditions Rakesh Jain, CEO,...
New India celebrates `Bima Jagruti Mahotsava’ in Gujarat
Furthering its commitment to financial inclusion, NIA has opened a dedicated State Insurance Plan office in Gujarat, manned by a senior executive of the company. This initiative aligns with IRDAI’s “Insurance for All by 2047” vision, with Gujarat being the designated...
Oracle Corp.’s computer systems hacked to extort multiple medical providers in US
``Available evidence suggests the threat actor illegally accessed the environment by using stolen customer credentials,” the company said in the notice. Oracle said it became aware of the breach around Feb. 20 Hackers broke into Oracle Corp.’s computer systems and...
LIC’s potential stake in ManipalCigna to boost health insurance market: JP Morgan
LIC is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring a significant minority stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance, a standalone health insurer. The deal, valued at Rs 3,500-3,700 crore, would see LIC owning 40-49 per cent of ManipalCigna, which is currently owned by...
Mediclaim policy amount can’t be deducted from medical expenses compensation: HC
The full bench was hearing an appeal filed by the New India Assurance Co Ltd against a judgment of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarding monetary compensation up and above the medical expenses. The insurance company claimed medical expenses were also covered...