BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
Pristyn Care Unveils Innovation Lab to Drive Al Advancements in Healthcare August 23, 2024 Reportedly, among the 47 startups that have applied, a select few will be chosen for collaboration, with their names announced as they join the lab.
SC Directs Health Ministry to Engage with States for Enhanced Doctor Safety Measures August 23, 2024 In an additional directive, the SC Bench ordered the Secretary of the Health Ministry to establish a web portal on the ministry’s official website.
ADB Lends $500 Mn Loan for Tertiary Healthcare & Medical Education in Maha August 22, 2024 This initiative is part of a broader effort to recruit and train at least 500 doctors, particularly in underserved districts of the state.
Policybazaar, Paramount Health TPA, & Insurance Firms Introduce '15-Minute Express Discharge' for Cashless Claims August 22, 2024 The initiative is currently being piloted for employees of select corporations that have purchased group health insurance from Policybazaar for Business and have opted into the service.
White Lotus International Hospital Launches New Facility in Navi Mumbai August 22, 2024 This 400-bed super-specialty hospital, is equipped with advanced infrastructure. It aims to blend technology for affordable and quality care.
Biden Administration Awards $21 Mn to UW for Cancer Moonshot Initiative August 21, 2024 The funding is directed towards UW and two other universities, Tulane and Rice, to develop advanced techniques for visualizing cancer cells on the surface of tumors post-surgery.
Mental Health among Future Digital Health Practitioners August 21, 2024 In a few years, healthcare in India will essentially be made up of all, that together come under the umbrella term Digital Health. With the rapid exponential embracement of HCIT, AI, and technology in healthcare there is a real risk that equal attention is not paid to those who will actually be deploying these powerful tools.
Kerala Govt Mandates 'Space Audit' in Medical Colleges to Enhance Safety Measures August 21, 2024 State Health Minister Veena George has directed the Director of Medical Education to conduct the audit during a high-level meeting with medical college officials.
SC Sets Up National Task Force to Address Safety & Dignity of Healthcare Workers August 20, 2024 This decision was made by a Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, alongside Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, in a suo motu case initiated in response to the tragic incident.
KKR, TPG, Alkem Labs Vie for Stent Maker SMT in INR 4000 Cr Deal August 20, 2024 SMT, which commands a 31% market share, had previously filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, aiming to raise INR 1,500 Cr, but the plan was subsequently put on hold.
Center Rules Out Central Protection Act for Healthcare Workers, Increases Security in Govt Hospitals August 20, 2024 Union Health Ministry has ordered a 25% increase in security personnel across all central government hospitals and formed a committee to strengthen safety measures for healthcare professionals.
India's Pharma & Medical Device Industry Gains Ground in Global Markets August 16, 2024 In 2023, India solidified its position as the third-largest source of pharmaceutical imports to the US, trailing only Ireland and Switzerland
