India Reaffirms Commitment to Social Determinants of Health at G20 High-Level Meeting September 30, 2024 Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel noted India’s significant efforts towards social determinants of health during the G20 JFHTF meeting.

Intuitive Opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru September 30, 2024 US-based Intuitive, a leader in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), has inaugurated its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India.

Krsnaa Diagnostics Acquires Stake in Apulki Healthcare September 30, 2024 Krsnaa Diagnostics acquires a 23.53% stake in Apulki Healthcare to offer integrated cancer and cardiac diagnostics, funded through internal accruals.

170 AYUSH Treatment Packages to be Included in Ayushman Bharat Scheme September 30, 2024 The inclusion of 170 AYUSH treatments in the AB-PMJAY scheme aims to offer affordable alternative therapies to 12 Cr families covered under the scheme.

K’taka Govt to Launch Heart Screening Program for Early Diagnosis in October September 30, 2024 Karnataka will introduce a heart screening program in October to detect cardiovascular disease early and prioritize preventive care with accessible door-to-door healthcare services.

HC Reprimands Punjab Govt for Withholding Ayushman Bharat Funds September 30, 2024 The Punjab & Haryana HC reprimanded the Punjab govt for withholding Ayushman Bharat funds from private hospitals, despite receiving INR 350 Cr from the Center.

How genetic insights can help individuals make informed dietary choices September 28, 2024 Explore how nutrigenomics, the study of gene-diet interactions, is helping individuals make informed dietary choices based on their unique genetic profile, improving health and wellness.

World Heart Day: Tech Innovations Transforming Cardiac Care September 28, 2024 As we observe World Heart Day, it’s essential to reflect on the pressing health challenges we face today. Heart attack rates in India have seen a worrying rise in recent years, with a 12.5% increase in cases reported in 2022 alone.

AI in Healthcare, Safety & Risk Perspectives September 28, 2024 The adoption of Artificial intelligence has gone much forward in recent years in healthcare leading to simplifying various clinical workflows and helping clinical talents to ease their work with more precision and accuracy.

GST Panel to Review Tax on Health & Life Insurance Premiums September 27, 2024 The GoM is reviewing GST rates on health and life insurance premiums and will submit its recommendations to the GST Council by October's end.

States Must Utilize Central Funds for National Health Mission, Says Union Minister September 27, 2024 Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav urges states to follow guidelines and efficiently use central health funds under the National Health Mission to improve healthcare services across India.

Telangana to Launch Digital Health Profiles for Citizens: CM Revanth Reddy September 27, 2024 Telangana CM announced plans for a digital health profile initiative, aiming to help doctors deliver timely care and consolidate citizens' health data.

MediBuddy & Philips Partner for Cardiac Health Monitoring in India September 27, 2024 MediBuddy partners with Philips to enhance cardiac health monitoring in India through the Philips HeartPrint technology, enabling proactive healthcare for users.

Centivo Secures $75 Mn in Financing to Expand Healthcare Solutions September 27, 2024 Centivo, a healthcare plan provider for self-funded employers, has raised $75 million in equity and debt financing.

Medtronic Unveils New Tech for AiBLE Ecosystem September 27, 2024 Medtronic expands its AiBLE spine surgery ecosystem with new technologies to enhance imaging solutions for spinal care.

Massive Funding Gap Delays Completion of 24 Delhi Hospitals September 27, 2024 A funding gap threatens the completion of 24 hospitals in Delhi, requiring INR 10,250 Cr for construction and an additional INR 8,000 Cr annually for operations.

Star Health Files Lawsuit Against Telegram Over Data Breach September 27, 2024 Star Health Insurance sues Telegram after a data breach exposed millions of policyholders’ personal details through chatbots. The Madras High Court orders Telegram to block the illegal content.

India to Add 50 New Pharma Plants Under PLI Scheme in the Next 2 Yrs: DoP Secy Chawla September 27, 2024 Dr Chawla noted significant progress, with over 50 new greenfield pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing plants already completed.

Over 50 Drugs, Including Supplements, Fail Quality Tests by India’s Drug Regulator September 26, 2024 The CDSCO identified 53 drugs as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) through its routine random sampling process conducted by state drug officers.

Humana, Interwell Health Expand Kidney Care Partnership to Florida September 26, 2024 Humana Inc, a leading health and well-being company, has announced the expansion of its value-based care agreement with Interwell Health, a kidney care management organization.