Hospitals

The minister suggested that hospitals could allow up to 10 percent of foreign patients and channel part of the revenue towards Ayushman Bharat or CSR initiatives for underprivileged communities

With KKR on board, Kerala’s Meitra Hospital to expand to other southern states, says founder Kottikollon

About 5% of Meitra’s revenue comes from overseas patients, largely from Oman. The share is expected to triple once additional capacity comes onstream, Faizal Kottikollon tells Moneycontrol

Cabinet approves Rs 15,000-crore scheme to strengthen India's medical education

The Union government said the scheme will help boost the availability of doctors in the country

Hospitals versus health insurers: Why patients are paying the price

Star Health alone logged 13,300 complaints in FY24, over 10,000 of which were claim-related

Hospitals vs insurers: All you need to know about the ongoing tiff

What started as a localised issued between Bajaj Allianz and AHPI, has turned out to become a health insurance sector issue with more players latching on to problem

Rainbow Children’s Medicare: A high-potential, high-execution play

The Indian healthcare market is experiencing robust growth and the hospital chain is uniquely placed in the paediatric segment

Data Story: Private hospitals are making bold capacity expansion plans

Large hospital companies have laid out plans to significantly expand their bed capacity over the next 3-4 years

Pahalgam terror attack comes at a time of mega infra push in J&K, from hospitals to highways

The Union Territory has seen investments grow from Rs 841 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 76,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects underway. J&K is building roads and highways at breakneck speed.

Bengaluru firm signs MoU with Israeli company to deploy robots in hospitals

The agreement signed by Advance Mechanical Services Pvt Ltd and Israel's Xtend Ai is a part of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

Medanta: New facilities gradually stabilising; remain constructive

Encouraged by the demand-supply gap in healthcare needs in the hinterland, the company continues to add bed capacities

Temasek-backed Manipal Health Enterprises to meet bankers for $1 bn IPO: Report

The IPO is likely to include a secondary offer for sale (OFS) and a “large” primary capital-raise, the report added.

Medanta: Time to check out this healthcare theme

It is a play on the growing importance of regional health hubs in the northern and eastern states.

MHADA sells 2-acre plot in Mumbai to Medanta for Rs 125 crore

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority had set a reserve price of Rs 67.5 crore for the plot in Oshiwara

Almost 80% of public health facilities do not meet minimum standards: Report

The govt carried a survey in which public health facilities from states and UTs covered under the National Health Mission (NHM) were asked to fill in details related to infra, doctors, nurses, equipment, etc.

Health ministry issues interdepartmental referral guidelines for hospitals

The 'Guidelines for Inter-Departmental Referral (within hospitals)' stress that referrals should be initiated promptly as and when patients require specialised care, diagnostic evaluations or consultations beyond scope of admitting department.

New capacities to help hospitals outpace pharma in FY25

While hospital chains are expanding capacity at a healthy rate, key growth drivers of pharma companies are showing signs of moderation

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against fixed rate for hospitals, seeks Centre's response

The apex court had in February directed the central government to specify standard rates for private hospitals, in consulation with states.

Healthcare, pharma deal values fall 67% YoY in March quarter: GT Bharat

The quarter also reported four IPOs totaling $466 million, a doubling in volumes compared to the previous quarter

Discovery Series | Rainbow: Can this niche play on healthcare shape up your portfolio?

Huge room to benefit from the synergies between paediatric and maternity care services

ESIC approves Rs 1,128 crore for construction of 7 hospitals

The decision was taken at a meeting of Standing Committee of ESIC on Tuesday under the chairpersonship of Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra, a labour ministry statement said.

Experts argue against standardisation of rates for medical care

We should not turn the clock back towards a command-and-control economy with rationed services, says Viren Shetty of Narayana Health.

Expect private hospital chains to invest Rs 32,000 crore, add over 30,000 beds in 4-5 years: Icra

Centres such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are expected to witness sizeable bed additions in the next few years, ICRA Assistant Vice President & Sector Head Mythri Macherla said

Budget 2024: Healthcare sector seeks focus on R&D, tax reforms and improving access

Budget 2024: Pharma manufacturers feel that the budget must focus on life sciences innovation and speed up research if the industry is to achieve its goal of $ 120-130 billion in market size by 2030

India's big hospital chains think small to expand in booming market

India's leading hospital chains pivot towards smaller centers and facilities to pursue growth in the thriving healthcare market. This strategic shift addresses challenges such as soaring real estate costs and limited land space in urban areas.

Indian hospitals thrive post-Covid, driven by strong financial growth, expansion

Larger hospital companies also explored inorganic growth opportunities, bolstering investor interest