AMA Criticizes Medicare Pay Cuts & G-Codes September 11, 2024 The American Medical Association (AMA) has strongly opposed the Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed 2.8% reduction in physician payments for the 2025 calendar year.

Delhi Govt Launches Telemedicine Services for 13 Specialties September 11, 2024 According to an official statement, 75 doctors and 67 link officers have been appointed to provide their expertise through the platform.

Health Ministry Issues Guidelines to Reduce Capital Costs & Manufacturer Dependency September 11, 2024 These directives follow recommendations from a committee formed in April to review and improve the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment.

Health Secy Calls for HMIS Integration with Other Ministry Portals September 10, 2024 Chandra emphasized the importance of the document, describing it as a reliable source of information on various aspects of the National Health Mission (NHM).

Henry Ford & Ascension Finalize JV, Integrating 13 Hosp September 10, 2024 The deal, closing on September 30 and launching on October 1, will combine eight southeast Michigan hospitals and an addiction treatment facility from Ascension under Henry Ford Health’s umbrella, creating a substantial healthcare system across the state.

Roche Expands AI-driven Cancer Diagnostics with Key Collaborations September 10, 2024 Roche has announced the expansion of its digital pathology open environment, integrating over 20 advanced AI algorithms from eight new collaborators.

Narayana Health City Opens Adv Simulation Center for ICU Nurses September 10, 2024 Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, has inaugurated an advanced simulation center dedicated to training ICU nurses and boosting critical care skills.

Nucleome Informatics Unveils Genetic Test for Inherited Retinal Diseases September 10, 2024 A unique feature of this test is its saliva-based collection method, which removes the need for invasive blood samples.

Health Secy Chandra Releases "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23" September 10, 2024 Chandra noted that the data offers a cross-state analysis, showcasing both the availability and deficiencies in manpower and infrastructure.

GST Council Forms GoM to Review Tax Rates on Health Insurance September 10, 2024 GST Council chairperson Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Council could take several crucial decisions in its next meeting, set for November during the festive season.

ScaleHealthTech Appoints Dr Feby Abraham as Chief Advisor to Drive Digital Health Innovation September 9, 2024 Dr Abraham's inclusion marks a significant step in ScaleHealthTech's mission to integrate healthcare stakeholders' strategic priorities with their operational capabilities.

Health Minister Nadda Inaugurates 2 Super Specialty Blocks at Bihar September 9, 2024 Nadda also inspected the land designated for the construction of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Darbhanga.

Kerala Govt Issues New Guidelines for Private Practice of Govt Doctors September 9, 2024 New rules prohibit government doctors from conducting private practice within a 1-kilometer radius of their workplace hospital.

Vesta Healthcare Closed its $65 Mn Funding Round Led by Kaiser, Lux & Others September 9, 2024 USA’s leading digital health provider focused on at-home care for seniors, Vesta Healthcare has recently closed its $65 million Series C funding round.

APL & CurifyLabs Partner to Use 3D Printing Tech for Personalized Medicines September 9, 2024 APL, a leading Swedish manufacturer of extemporaneous medicines, has partnered with Finnish healthtech firm CurifyLabs to develop personalized medicine solutions using 3D printing technology.

Govt Introduces Uniform Marketing Code for Medical Devices Sector September 9, 2024 The Indian government has implemented a uniform marketing code for the medical devices industry to address unethical practices in the sector.

High Costs Hamper QR Code Authentication Rollout for Top 300 Drug Brands September 9, 2024 Industry leaders are urging the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to introduce financial support measures to offset these heavy expenditures.

India to Launch Online Vaccine Management Portal U-Win Soon: Health Secy Apurva September 9, 2024 The U-Win platform is modeled after the successful Co-WIN system, which was used for managing COVID-19 vaccinations in India.

India Gets its First Ever National Registry for Hand Transplants September 9, 2024 According to NOTTO officials, the creation of the registry will ensure that donated hands are allocated to recipients systematically and fairly.

UP Leads with 4.7 Cr Online OPD Registrations under Ayushman Bharat September 9, 2024 The ABDM data indicates that in the past two years, approximately 4.7 Cr online OPD registrations were made through the Scan and Share service under NHA.