Healthtech Startup Watch Your Health Bags $5 Mn in Series A Round Led by Cornerstone Ventures July 3, 2024 The capital injection will enable the startup to scale its operations and expand its user base both domestically and internationally.
Health Information on the Net: Bane or Boon? July 3, 2024 In my previous communication, I emphasized on the necessity of ensuring health literacy, to help improve the knowledge empowerment of patients.
Indian Healthcare Sector Hit by 6,935 Cyberattacks Weekly in Last 6 Months July 2, 2024 On average, Indian organizations have faced 2,924 attacks per week over the past six months, compared to the global average of 1,401 attacks per organization.
US Fund Platinum Acquires Inventia Health to Enter India July 2, 2024 The promoters, Janak Shah and family, sold a portion of their shares. Previous investors InvAscent Capital and Jacob Ballas exited their investments.
Surgence Partners with Mayo Clinic for Healthcare Digital Supply Chain July 1, 2024 Utilizing the expertise of the Mayo Clinic supply chain, Surgence seeks to transform massive amounts of disparate data into actionable information.
ONGC Sets Up Two 100-bed Hospitals for Pilgrims at Amarnath Yatra Base Camps July 1, 2024 For this initiative, ONGC partnered with the Health and Medical Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, to strengthen the region's healthcare infrastructure.
Govt Adjourns Mandatory Linking of CGHS with Ayushman Bharat Health Account June 28, 2024 Per the latest directive, beneficiaries can still link the two IDs, if they wish to do so. However, it is not mandatory until further order.
President Murmu Announces Free Health Coverage to Citizens Aged 70 & Above June 28, 2024 The President in her speech highlighted several healthcare initiatives along with the progress of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Wockhardt Hospitals Bags Advanced Stroke Center Accreditation from QAI June 27, 2024 This accolade is among the highest standards for stroke care, recognizing the hospital's comprehensive and high-quality treatment for stroke patients around the clock.
Patient Empowerment in the Digital Health Era June 27, 2024 After an interaction with Sir Muir Grey, the first Chief Knowledge Officer of the NHS, I had been convinced with his statement “patient empowerment is more important than antibiotics”. On 11th Nov 2013, the South China Morning Post featured my article “Why knowledge is a good thing”
Government to Overhaul Drug Pricing Committee Amid Industry Pushback June 27, 2024 Reportedly, the proposed changes come after numerous complaints from pharma associations about the current pricing framework.
Oracle Unveils AI-Driven Clinical Assistant for US Healthcare Providers June 26, 2024 This new initiative aims to enhance doctor-patient interactions by employing Generative AI, clinical intelligence, and multimodal assistance to streamline workflows and reduce the administrative burdens faced by healthcare providers.