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New IRDAI chief Seth to meet insurance CEOs on Sept 17
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Though, basically it will be a welcome...
Hospitals’ body warns Star Health against unfair practices, cautions on suspending cashless services
“Unless Star Health Insurance takes definitive steps to address the...
Paytm launches ‘Paytm Health Saathi’ for merchant partners
At Rs 35 per month, Paytm Health Saathi offers a range of services that includes unlimited doctor teleconsultation, and in-person doctor visits (OPD) within its partner network. It also includes income protection cover in the event of business interruptions due to...
Star Health launches Home Health Care service across 50 cities
Anand Roy,Managing director and CEO ,Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Customers can access treatment for various ailments such as fever, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and more via a toll-free number or the Star Health mobile application. Through...
Govt officials visit Foxconn’s Chennai plant, question executives about hiring
"We are collecting information, and have asked the company to submit documents like company policies, recruitment policies" as well as evidence of compliance with labour laws and information on maternity and retirement benefits, A. Narasaiah, the regional labour...
Scientists wary of bird flu pandemic ‘unfolding in slow motion’
“It almost seems like a pandemic unfolding in slow motion,” said Scott Hensley, a professor of microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania. “Right now, the threat is pretty low … but that could change in a heartbeat.” Scientists tracking the spread of bird flu are...
Niva Bupa Health Insurance files draft prospectus with Sebi for a Rs 3,000 crore IPO
The IPO with a face value of Rs 10 each is a mix of fresh issuance of Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale of up to Rs 2,200 crore by promoter and investor selling shareholders.The offer for sale consists of up to Rs 320 crore by Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd., and...
Experts expect AB-PMJAY revamp and larger health budget during Modi 3.0
“Increased healthcare spending, coupled with initiatives like AB-PMJAY, can benefit both the public and private sectors, albeit requiring adjustments in pricing structures. Addressing the shortage of healthcare staff and providing regulatory relief, particularly in...
Doctors face high burnout, must set clear boundaries for work & personal life
“As doctors, we are so preoccupied with patients' health that we tend to often neglect ourselves. Long and erratic work schedules and the enormity of taking responsibility for the lives of others are taxing. We should prioritise our health first,” Dr Tushar Tayal,...
Narayana Health launches its first cover Aditi
With an annual premium of Rs 10,000, Aditi,' aims to cover a family of four.The insurance product is designed to ensure accessibility, with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for treatments and Rs 1 crore for surgeries, markedly lower than traditional insurance rates...
ICICI Lombard launches new health insurance product powered with AI
Mumbai: ICICI Lombard General Insurance has launched health insurance product, ‘Elevate’. Powered with AI the first-of-its-kind health product is loaded with cutting-edge features and add-ons, offering personalised solutions to meet the needs of dynamic lifestyle,...
Heat-dome: Indian Temperatures Beyond the Heatwave?
Robert Muir-Wood,Chief Research Officer, Moody’s RMS Mitigation is the only route to relieve the heat stress, and countries that are used to the heat benefit from previous experience and may have the infrastructure – from building design to designated cooling centers,...