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Govt likely to penalise insurance companies for delaying payment under NHPS
Twenty states and Union territories have so far signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry for implementing the NHPS that aims to provide a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually to 10 crore vulnerable families
Odisha refuses to implement Modicare, BJP says move to ‘hijack’ Centre’s scheme
As such, the state government would have to spend an estimated Rs 500 crore per annum for the Ayushman Bharat Programme as its 40 per cent share in the central scheme, he said. “It may cost a little higher to the state in case of implementing its own scheme. But, the state will not be forced to sign an MoU or follow the Centre’s guidelines,” an official at the health department said.
New venture promoted to offer free online & over phone medical consultations
Yashish Dahiya, Co-founder & CEO, PolicyBazaar Group of Companies said: “We will be building a team of certified and quality medical professionals to give free online consultations to customers. This shall be supported by a robust offline network. AI will play a key role in helping us build this in scale and efficiency.
Odisha announces health care assistance of Rs 5 lakh per
Stating that the Biju Swasthya Kalyan scheme is not an insurance, but an assurance to the people for a better health service, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said secondary and tertiary cashless health care assistance will be provided up to Rs 5 lakh per family per annum
Nipah virus contained, says Health Minister
“There have been no new cases of Nipah reported from anywhere in the country. The virus has been stalled. This is a good sign. Nipah is not epidemic and there is nothing to be scared of,” Mr Choubey told PTI
Govt committed to ensuring affordable healthcare for all:PM Modi
“The cost of medicines at Jan Aushadhi Kendras is 50-90 per cent less than the market price. The number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras will reach over 5,000 in the near future,” PM said.
Older generation opts for healthier living
With increasing awareness, the concept of wellness seems to be changing across the country and people are willing to spend on health plans that can improve their wellness quotient.
Youngsters prone to smoking habits:ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Apart from the higher nicotine consumption pattern, the younger respondents demonstrated a more vocal and acceptance approach towards smoking than their middle aged counterparts. 43% respondents of 20-35 year old group are upfront about their smoking habits while only 27% of the 36-50 year old respondents do so about their habit.
Govt decriminalises suicide, bans electric shocks for mentally-ill kids
As per the Act, the government will have the duty to provide care, treatment and rehabilitation to the person, who attempts suicide and has severe stress, to reduce the risk of recurrence of attempt to commit suicide
Health and well-being programs fragmented, do not meet the needs of stressed Asia workforces: Willis
-Over half of employees in Asia have elevated levels of stress.
– While employers endeavour to engage them in an increasing array of
non-traditional benefits, there is still a disconnect with employees.
– Finding the “right” programs and leveraging technology will be key as
employers start to take a more strategic approach toward health