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Ayushman Bharat, actually a ‘lifesaver’ for private insurance firms, says Jairam Ramesh
“Patients will not have access to adequate healthcare under PMJAY because it excludes outpatient treatment, which 87 per cent of ailing persons undergo. Outpatient treatment is a serious financial burden that accounted for 63 per cent of the Rs 4,955 spent by households out of their pockets on health in 2014,” he said.
61% office-goers in India want commuting time to be included in working hours: Survey
“Last year our Global Workspace Survey talked about reaching a tipping point, but what we are seeing now is that flexible working is considered by many to be the new norm for any business that is serious about productivity, agility and winning the war for top talent,” IWG CEO and Founder Mark Dixon said.
Closing the Gender Gap
Women make up almost half of the world’s working-age population of nearly 5 billion people. But only about 50 percent of those women participate in the labor force, compared with 80 percent of men. The losses to an economy from economic disempowerment of women were estimated to range from 10 percent of GDP in advanced economies to more than 30 percent in South Asia and in the Middle East and North Africa.
Standardisation of rates and procedures of healthcare providers necessary:Khuntia
Ayushman Bharat which has completed 170 days since its launch has benefited 15 lakh people for which Rs. 2000 crore has been provided for. The private sector had stepped in a big way and the coverage is expected to rise to 100 million in the next one year.
Five things to consider before buying a health insurance
With so many product options in the market, selecting the right cover could be a daunting task. However being apprised of certain key requisites when buying a Health Insurance might make the process a lot simpler – here are five imperatives that one must consider before settling for a plan.
Not just heart & lungs: Passive smoking can raise kidney disease risk
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), smoking tobacco is globally the second leading cause of heart diseases after high blood pressure. Nearly 12 per cent of cardiovascular deaths worldwide occur due to tobacco abuse and second-hand smoking.
116-Year-Old Japanese Woman Named World’s Oldest Living Person
Japan has one of the world’s highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.
Janaushadhi scheme led to Rs 1,000 crore savings for common people: PM Modi
“We have reduced the prices of 850 medicines of common use. Besides, prices of other things required in the heart and knee surgery, which are delicate and costly, have been slashed,” Modi said.The prime minister said December 7 will be observed as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’.
Amazon-JPMorgan-Berkshire Health-Care Venture to Be Called Haven
Haven wants to improve access to primary care, simplify insurance and make prescription drugs more affordable, according to the website. It will initially serve 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan, though it later plans “to share our innovations and solutions to help others.”
7 of top 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India; Gurgaon on top
“This has enormous impacts, on our health and on our wallets,” Yeb Sano, executive director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia, said in a statement released with the figures. “In addition to human lives lost, there’s an estimated cost of $225 billion in lost labor, and trillions in medical costs.”