by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 18, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
The Parliamentary committee had observed with concern the widening cost disparity between public and private healthcare, noting that private hospitalisation averages Rs 50,508 compared to Rs 6,631 in public facilities, saying such huge disparity has triggered a...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 12, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy, Regulation
“The idea is to benchmark treatment rates, agreed between insurers and hospitals, to reduce disputes and fraudulent claims,” said one of the sources. MUMBAI: The government is weighing wide-ranging reforms of health insurance, from benchmarked treatment...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 8, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Life, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
For India’s semi-urban and rural households, life insurance is not merely a financial instrument; it is a means of preserving dignity and safeguarding aspirations. It empowers families to face adversity with greater confidence, knowing that years of hard work...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jun 1, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Risk Management, Workplace/Employee Benefits
Workforce protection is no longer just about policies or benefits. It is about creating a sense of security for employees, no matter where they are working from.Risk, HR, and mobility teams cannot operate in silos anymore. They need to stay connected and respond as...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 29, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
Flagship schemes such as Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) have played a pivotal role in increasing access to affordable healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable populations.Expansion marks a critical step towards universal health...
