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More speed, accuracy: AI a booster shot for hospitals, diagnostic companies

Hospital chains like Apollo and Aster lead the way as AI boosts accuracy, cuts costs, and transforms patient outcomes

Hospitals vs insurers: Policyholders bear the brunt of rising medical costs

The simmering conflict came to a head last month when Niva Bupa suspended cashless services at Max Hospitals on August 16, citing unresolved reimbursement issues

Kerala minister warns govt hospitals against charging poor for equipment

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday warned against the practice of government hospitals collecting money from poor patients belonging to free treatment categories for surgical equipment, saying it is a violation of the policy of the LDF government. She told the state Assembly that the government would view such instances with "utmost seriousness". The minister's remarks came following a raging political row over shocking disclosures made by a senior government doctor about the shortage of surgical equipment and delays in procedures at the state-run Medical College Hospital here. In a Facebook post, Dr Haris Chirakkal, the Head of the Urology Department, had said the shortage of essential medical equipment led to the postponement of surgeries. He alleged that repeated assurances from authorities had failed to resolve the issue, leaving patients in severe pain waiting for timely treatment. He had also said that due to the systematic procedural delays, they were forced to p

Apollo Hospitals to acquire IFC's 30.5% in health and lifestyle arm

Apollo Hospitals to acquire IFC's 30.58% stake in AHLL for Rs 1,254 crore, taking ownership to 99.42%, and invest Rs 573 crore in a next-gen proton therapy centre in Gurugram

AHPI warns Star Health it may halt cashless service over 'unfair practices'

In a strongly worded communication sent to the insurer, AHPI flagged long-standing grievances, including the refusal to revise hospital tariffs in line with rising healthcare costs

Medanta opens 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida, Delhi-NCR

Medanta has launched a 550-bed super specialty hospital in Noida with advanced technologies, expanding its NCR presence and addressing healthcare needs in Western Uttar Pradesh

AHPI revokes advisory to stop cashless services for Bajaj Allianz clients

There is an urgent need for a health regulator to ensure transparency and fairness across the healthcare ecosystem, GI Council Chairman

AHPI withdraws advisory to halt cashless services for Bajaj Allianz clients

Last week, AHPI had directed member hospitals to suspend cashless services for Bajaj Allianz policyholders from September 1, citing unresolved disputes over tariffs with hospitals

15K hospitals to suspend cashless services for Bajaj Allianz policyholders

Hospital body AHPI issues notice to Care Health Insurance, citing low rates and heavy deductions as the reason behind the move

Nova Fertility Clinic to use AI for greater precision in embryo selection

Nova Fertility Clinic here on Thursday announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence into its IVF labs to improve precision in embryo selection, a critical aspect of fertility treatment. Improved precision can also reduce the number of embryos needed for transfer, addressing ethical concerns related to multiple pregnancies, said Shobhit Agarwal, CEO of Nova Fertility Clinic. According to a press release, the chain is partnering with South Korea's AI technology firm Kai Health to implement Vita Embryo, an AI-based embryo assessment system. Hyejun Lee, CEO of Kai Health, said, Our research indicates that AI intervention increases the precision of embryo selection by 12 per cent. Vita Embryo will be rolled out across 120 Nova Fertility Clinics in 65 cities, the release added.

Aiims study finds catheter infections in hospital widespread across India

Bloodstream infections acquired during a hospital stay due to the use of a catheter are prevalent across ICUs in India and are often caused by microbes having a high level of antibiotic resistance, according to a study led by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Antibiotic resistance -- in which antibiotic drugs are rendered ineffective because disease-causing microbes have become immune to them -- can extend one's hospital stay and treatment costs, adding stress to a public healthcare system. Estimates published in The Lancet Global Health journal show that on average, around nine bloodstream infection events occur every 1,000 days that a central line -- a catheter inserted in a patient's large vein instead of an intravenous line -- was in place in the intensive care units (ICUs) of Indian hospitals. 'Central line-associated bloodstream infections', or CLABSI, are preventable infections -- often acquired from a hospital environment -- and significantly contribute

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80 in Chennai hospital

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan died on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, a Raj Bhavan official said. He was 80. Ganesan was undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital for the past few days and he died on Friday night, the Kohima Raj Bhavan PRO said. On August 8, Ganesan had collapsed at his home in Chennai and sustained a head injury, sources said. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors admitted him to the ICU to undergo intensive monitoring and treatment. Ganesan was appointed the 21st governor of Nagaland on February 12, 2023 and he assumed office on February 20 that year.

Narayana Health to add 2,000 beds, expand insurance schemes in FY26

Hospital chain plans bed expansion, insurance scheme growth, and integrated care push; unveils AI heart tool to boost diagnostics and maintain momentum in FY26

Haryana hospitals to continue AB-PMJAY strike despite partial payments

IMA Haryana says hospitals will continue Ayushman Bharat services suspension over Rs 500 crore dues, citing trust deficit with state health agency despite partial repayments

Two killed, 3 injured in blast at oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali

Two persons were killed and three injured in a blast in an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place at the unit located in the industrial area in phase-9 in Mohali. Senior officials of police and civil administration, including the sub-divisional magistrate, reached the spot to take stock of the situation. An official said there are two casualties and three persons are severely injured. The injured have been rushed to the Civil Hospital in Mohali.

How Wockhardt's bet on multi-drug resistant infections is paying off

In India, Zaynich will be positioned as a third-line treatment, primarily for ICU patients when other antibiotics have failed

Centre approves ₹33,081 crore to states for health infra upgrade by 2026

The Centre has approved ₹33,081.82 crore to states and UTs under PM-ABHIM from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 for building Arogya Mandirs, critical care blocks, public health labs and wellness centres

India's first inter-hospital swap liver transplant done in Coimbatore

Two hospitals in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore collaborated to perform the country's first ever inter-hospital swap liver transplantation, giving a new lease of life to two patients suffering from end-stage liver disease, the hospitals said on Friday. The complex procedure was simultaneously performed through joint efforts of the GEM hospital and Sri Ramakrishna hospital, Coimbatore, on both the patients at the respective hospitals on July 3. "Unlike the conventional living donor liver transplant where a relative donates directly to the patient, a swap transplant enables patients who do not have a compatible donor within their own family to exchange donors with another family in similar situation," a release here said. This approach expanded the donor pool and offered a new hope to patients with end-stage liver disease who would otherwise remain on long waiting lists or have no viable curative treatment option, the release said and described it as "a historic medical feat." The procedure

Manipal buys Sahyadri from OTPP; hospital count rises to 49 across India

The acquisition boosts Manipal's bed capacity to 12,000 and adds 11 Sahyadri hospitals across Maharashtra as Ontario Teachers' exits with 2.5x return on investment

Apollo Hospitals shares hit record on plan to list pharmacy, digital biz

Apollo Hospitals surged over 4 per cent on plans to spin off and separately list its digital health and pharmacy unit