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Reliance spends Rs 1,185 cr on corporate social responsibility in FY22
During FY 2021-22 (April 2021 to March 2022), Reliance undertook a...
U.S. births rise for the first time in seven years in 2021
Americans had the lowest number of babies in more than four decades...
2nd Chinese Manufacturer Makes Tainted, Carcinogenic Heart Drug: EU
The alarm over the valsartan drug was first raised in July, prompting a global recall of affected pills. The EMA initially said the problem likely dated back to changes in manufacturing processes at Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical in 2012.
US court weighs Cancer claims against Monsanto’s Roundup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in September 2017 concluded a decades-long assessment of glyphosate risks and found the chemical not likely carcinogenic to humans. The World Health Organization’s cancer arm in 2015 classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.”
Modicare:OIC bags Guj & Daman, Raligare gets Chhatishgarh
Delhi based Oriental Insurance Company(OIC) has successfully bid for the state of Gujarat at Rs 360 for providing cover upto Rs 50,000 per family. Similarly, Raligare Health Insurance has bagged the mandate from the state of Chattishgarh by offering a rate of Rs 1100 for providing a cover upto Rs 50,000 per family.
Around 10,000 jobs to be created under National Health Protection Scheme
Around one lakh Ayushman Mitras will be deployed at both private and government hospitals under the scheme to assist patients coming to health facilities to avail packages under the mission.The Health Ministry has signed a pact with the Skill Development Ministry for the recruitment of 1 lakh ‘Ayushman Mitras’.
Concerns mount over Data Privacy Guidelines set by Genetic-Testing companies
Under the guidelines, genetic-testing companies must obtain “express consent” before sharing an individual’s data with third parties. They can’t hand it over to employers, insurance companies, educational institutions, or government agencies without being legally compelled
Hong Kong Insurance Market attracts Mainland Chinese seeking lucrative pay
Agents say Hong Kong insurance provides more comprehensive and higher protection for health issues than mainland products. And insurance savings products denominated in Hong Kong or U.S. dollars are also seen as attractive investments for hedging against falls in the yuan.
Prudential and Babylon Join Forces to Pioneer AI-Powered Digital Health Services in Asia
Nic Nicandrou, Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia, said: “The strategic partnership with Babylon is consistent with our ambition to address the unmet healthcare needs in Asia where the majority of the population are uninsured or underinsured, alongside an ageing population and escalating medical costs. This partnership accelerates our efforts to provide customer-centric, cost efficient and scalable health and wellness digital services to customers in the region.”
Modicare:Guj & Chhtishgarh opt for hybrid model, Insurers to provide cover only for Rs 50k
Going by the hybrid model, the Trust that will be controlled by the state government will provide cover up to Rs 4.5 lakhs and insurers, who will be selected by the competitive bidding, will provide cover only for the rest .
Mathur panel to check `exclusions’ in health insurance policies
The committee, headed by S Mathur, executive director, IRDAI, will deliberate issues like, exclusions that are prevalent in the health insurance policies. rationalise the exclusions by minimising the number, so as to enhance the scope of health insurance coverage granted. rationalise the exclusions that disallow coverage with respect to new modalities of treatments and technologically advanced medical treatments.
FDA cites Drug Warning Scam over Online Medications
In the meantime, the FDA recommends consumers only buy medications online from U.S.-licensed pharmacies that require a prescription and notify the agency should they receive a fake warning letter.