Medical

Insurance cover and hospitals could drive the next phase of expansion. But evidence-backed treatment will be key

Drug regulators in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh are gathering data on price mark-ups, potentially strengthening the case for a review of trade margin rationalisation

Medical treatment accounts for 38.4% of rural overnight trips, with health journeys costing households far more than leisure travel

Draft rules require CCTV surveillance for prescription drug sales at licensed premises and mandate that recordings be preserved for a minimum period of three months

Low pass rate brings overseas medical training under scrutiny

The expert panel recommends access to recorded responses for candidates, better examination-centre infrastructure and a fee review, but rules out grace marks for the June 2026 test

The National Medical Commission has proposed a centrally generated unique identification number for every registered medical practitioner, which would allow doctors to practise anywhere in the country without obtaining a fresh registration or licence. The proposal is part of the draft Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, notified by the Commission on August 11. Under the proposed framework, once a person or a foreign medical graduate is registered in the state medical register, the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) would centrally generate a Unique Identification (UID) number. The UID would grant the practitioner registration in the National Medical Register (NMR) and eligibility to practise medicine anywhere in India. The draft specifically states that the UID would be generated after registration in the state medical register, "thereby granting the practitioner, .

Domestic medical device makers have sought stricter Rules of Origin and customs safeguards under the India-UK CETA to prevent third-country rerouting of imports into India

A contingency fund ensures that sudden healthcare expenses do not derail long-term financial stability

The insurer said customers should consider higher sums insured to keep pace with rising treatment costs, while stressing that the final decision rests with policyholders

In this session of Gurugyaan, Mr S.P. Saju Bhaskar, the Founder and President of Texila American University talks about the business of medical education and provided career tips to the students.

International Nurses Day is marked annually on May 12 to celebrate the role of nurses and their contribution to global healthcare. Here's everything to know about Nurse Day and its significance

In this exclusive conversation with Business Standard, Sujit Paul, CEO of Zota Healthcare and the driving force behind DavaIndia, shares bold views on the future of healthcare

Domestic medical device makers seek government support as input costs surge up to 50 per cent amid West Asia disruptions, flagging supply chain stress and rising logistics costs

Experts add that while the introduction of branded generics will trigger an acceleration in volumes for GLP-1 agonists, the value growth may moderate due to price erosion

Domestic device makers warn of safety and dumping risks, while MNC bodies back affordability benefits as the Centre reviews policy on refurbished high-end medical device imports

The IIT Kharagpur has signed an MoU with the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) and the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) to launch MSc programmes in nuclear medicine and medical physics. This collaboration aims to strengthen national capacity for skilled human resources in nuclear medicine and medical physics, which are critical to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and advanced clinical research, an IIT KGP spokesperson said Saturday. The programmes will be jointly conducted by IIT Kharagpur, CNCI, and VECC, with student admissions through the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM). The MSc programmes will be offered by the School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST) at IIT Kharagpur, starting with the academic session 2026-27. The MoU was signed by IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, CNCI Director Dr Jayanta Chakrabarti, and VECC Director Sumit Som on Friday, marking the beginning of a significant academic collaboration among three 'Institutes of National

As digital health gains pace, Budget expectations centre on higher spending, insurance expansion and a preventive-care shift to fix India's healthcare gaps

A silent attrition is hollowing out India's healthcare workforce, with implications for patient care and equity

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