Inside India's Culture of Medical Excess & Rising Bills
India's healthcare faces a crisis of excess: inflated bills, unnecessary procedures & insurance-led overtreatment. Discover the need for urgent regulation & ethical oversight. Read more.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Punjab Rolls Out 100 New Hi-Tech Ambulances
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches 100 advanced ambulances with GPS & ICU facilities. Aim: 15-min city, 30-min village response. A major boost for emergency healthcare.
Girl dies after contact with high-tension power line in Jaipur
A 12-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh succumbed to 70% burn injuries in Jaipur's SMS Hospital. Her family faced treatment hurdles due to state health scheme rules. Read the full story.
500-bed Medical College in Dumraon to be ready by 2026
A new 500-bed medical college in Dumraon, Buxar, promises advanced healthcare for Western Bihar by 2026, cutting travel to Patna. Read about this game-changer.
PGI Chandigarh Digital Shift After Rs 15 Cr Scandal
PGI Chandigarh replaces manual indent books with a full online system after a Rs 15 crore billing scandal. The move plugs loopholes in Ayushman Bharat & other schemes. Read about the digital overhaul.
India's Healthcare Cost Trap: Inflated Bills, Overtreatment Exposed
India's healthcare faces a crisis of inflated bills, unnecessary tests & insurance-led overtreatment in private hospitals. Urgent regulation and ethical oversight are needed. Read the full analysis.
GRH Madurai daily footfall doubles to 7,000 after 2021
Madurai's Govt Rajaji Hospital witnesses a surge in daily patients to 7,000. Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurates new CT scanner & X-ray, highlights Rs 420 crore investment and AIIMS Madurai's 2027 deadline.
Revanth Reddy Calls for Doctor-Govt Collaboration on Health
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites cardiologists' feedback to improve state health policies, stressing tech adoption & human touch. Read his full vision for preventive care.
Punjab OKs Land for Jain Community's Medical College
Punjab Cabinet approves 19+ acres in Lehragaga for a Jain community-run minority medical college. The project includes a 220-bed hospital and 50 MBBS seats, to be expanded later. Read details.
Nadda Reviews AIIMS Kalyani, Inaugurates Rs 40 Cr Projects
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani, inaugurating key facilities worth Rs 40 crore. He reviewed progress and emphasized expanding cancer care in East India.
PGI Chandigarh Rs 15 Cr Bill Scandal: Inside Job Suspected
PGI Chandigarh vigilance uncovers Rs 15 crore scandal involving missing pharmacy bills. Probe suspects deliberate destruction to hide fraud in Ayushman Bharat schemes. Read the shocking details.
Maharashtra makes QR code verification mandatory for doctors
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
PGI's 5-Year Plan for Tech-Driven Healthcare in India
PGI's roadmap aims to transform India's healthcare into a 'hospital-at-home' model using AI, VR, and the National Medical College Network. Discover the future of digital medicine.
Himachal to Integrate Maximum Online Health Services
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a major digital push for state health services. A dedicated committee will submit its report within 10 days to enhance accessibility and transparency. #DigitalHealth #Himachal
Haryana Orders Live CCTV in ICU for Ayushman Bharat
Haryana govt directs Ayushman Bharat hospitals to install live CCTV in ICUs & HDUs to curb misuse. Feed to be shared with state agency for claim verification.
RIMS Ranchi Issues Birth, Death Certificates on the Spot
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi launches instant digital issuance of birth and death certificates, eliminating delays and middlemen. Read how this reform eases public burden.
New Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims
A new healthcare scheme mandates cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for all road accident victims, including uninsured, at designated hospitals. Part of a broader push to cut India's high road fatalities.
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Digital Push in Health Services
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu orders integration of online health services for better access. A committee formed to submit a roadmap in 10 days. New State Allied Council website launched.
PGI Chandigarh Contract Workers Protest Over Wage Arrears
Over 2,500 contractual staff at PGI Chandigarh staged a major protest demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid dues and job regularisation. OPD services remain unaffected. Read the full story on the escalating crisis.
UP Deputy CM Reviews Health Dept for Viksit Bharat Targets
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak chairs high-level meeting to implement 19 health parameters under Viksit Bharat. Focus on Ayushman Bharat, AI, and free treatment. Read more.
Safdarjung Hospital Opens Sensory Garden for Kids
Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital unveils a new sensory garden for children, designed to aid recovery through nature. Learn about this innovative healthcare initiative.
Varanasi's SSPG Hospital to become 500-bed super-speciality hub
CM Yogi Adityanath's cabinet approves Rs 351.48 crore upgrade for Varanasi's SSPG Hospital into a 500-bed multi super-speciality facility. Project to be completed in 4 years, easing healthcare burden in the region.
Himachal Announces Senior Residency Policy, 1000 Rogi Mitras
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a new senior residency policy, expands PG courses, and recruits 1000 Rogi Mitras to boost healthcare. Read about the state's major medical reforms.
PRAGATI Platform Fast-Tracks 3 AIIMS Projects to Completion
Three delayed AIIMS projects in Bibinagar, Guwahati, and Jammu are now nearing delivery, thanks to high-level monitoring via the PRAGATI platform. Discover how this is transforming healthcare access across India.
HC Notice to Rajasthan Govt Over Right to Health Act Delay
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
Punjab CM Orders Effective Rollout of Health Insurance Scheme
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann instructs officials to ensure seamless implementation of the state's health insurance scheme. Learn about the key directives and benefits for residents.
Punjab Reforms VVIP Medical Duties to Stop Hospital Diversion
Punjab govt rationalises specialist doctor deployment for VVIP duties, ending a practice that diverted crucial staff from hospitals. New rules ensure protocol without disrupting public healthcare.
Himachal CM Orders Healthcare Audit, Adds Facial Recognition
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates a statewide audit of health schemes, introduces facial recognition to remove ineligible beneficiaries and clear pending hospital payments.
Punjab Revamps VIP Medical Cover, Rationalises Doctors
Punjab government overhauls VIP medical protocol to ensure equitable access to specialist doctors for all citizens. New guidelines aim to stop misuse and optimise healthcare resources.
India Plans New Pharma Licence for Bulk Drugs to Boost Safety
India plans a major pharma licensing overhaul with a separate wholesale licence for bulk drugs and APIs to improve traceability and safety. This move follows global scrutiny over contaminated cough syrups and aims to regulate a $50-billion market.
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