Topic: Healthcare

Government to fine insurance companies for delayed payments to hospitals; states to have final say on rejecting claims.

Data paints a scary picture of India's healthcare, shows country needs at least 5 lakh more doctors to meet world standards

India lags behind China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan while it's health index was better than those of Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

The idea is to address the lack of medical attention arising from the shortage of doctors, especially in rural areas.

The founders had taken at least 5 billion rupees of Fortis Healthcare’s cash without board approval. The market regulator, and India’s Serious Fraud Investigation Office, are looking into the company and auditors have refused to certify financial results.

Dr Pradeep Chowbey has operated on many VIPs during his long career as a surgeon, and reveals what it is like to deal with some of the nation's most powerful people.

First phase may be launched on 15 August;, 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres to be set up by 2022.

India’s opportunity lies in harvesting technology in a way that leverages what is often seen as its weakness, writes Gautam Adani.

Dr Randeep Guleria says the government must step in to check overcharging by private hospitals.

Extra costs imposed by hospitals are equivalent to exploitation. Misusing the desperation of a patient is not ethical.