Page 21 - Hospitals
AIIMS hikes price for pvt wards, abolishes user charges for investigations
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday announced a hike in the room rent and diet charge for private wards and the abolition of user charges for all investigations
 "AIIMS hikes price for pvt wards, abolishes user charges for investigations")
Dr Agarwal's Health Care raises over Rs 1,000 cr from TPG Growth, Temasek
Dr Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospitals has added more than 60 units to its network in the past five years alone
 "Dr Agarwal's Health Care raises over Rs 1,000 cr from TPG Growth, Temasek")
Hospital industry revenue growth likely to moderate in FY23: Report
The rating agency said the performance of its sample set of hospital companies remained strong in Q3 FY22 on the back of continued momentum of elective procedures and strong ARPOB
 "Hospital industry revenue growth likely to moderate in FY23: Report")
Penalty amounting to Rs 29.72 crore levied on hospitals for fraud: Govt
Further, 144 hospitals are de-empanelled from the Ayushman Bharat Scheme based on confirmed fraudulent behaviour, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar said in a written response in Rajya Sabha
 "Penalty amounting to Rs 29.72 crore levied on hospitals for fraud: Govt")
Selection-cum-search panel shortlists 3 names for AIIMS director post
The three names shortlisted are Dr Nikhil Tandon, Dr Rajesh Malhotra and Dr Pramod Garg
All tertiary-care hospitals in J&K to be accredited through NABH
The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has tied up with NABH to seek its accreditation for the tertiary-care hospitals in the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said.
 "All tertiary-care hospitals in J&K to be accredited through NABH")
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing childrens' hospital in besieged Mariupol
Hospital hit by several Russian bombs, city council says while Moscow denies targeting civilians; Kyiv calls for ceasefire to restore Chernobyl power
 "Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing childrens' hospital in besieged Mariupol")
Corporate hospitals chart out plans for expansion via brownfield route
The focus on brownfield expansion and sprucing up existing hospitals is because this requires less investment
 "Corporate hospitals chart out plans for expansion via brownfield route")
Private hospitals to be largest beneficiary of growing healthcare spend
May garner 65-70% of spending pie; Indian healthcare growth momentum likely to continue in FY23 as occupancy improves and average revenue per occupied bed remains steady
American woman treated for rare tissue infection in eye at Delhi hospital
She had consulted doctors in the US, but the myiasis (botfly) could not be removed and doctors discharged her on few symptomatic relief medications
 "American woman treated for rare tissue infection in eye at Delhi hospital")
IISc gets Rs 425-cr donation to build an 800-bed multi-speciality hospital
The Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital will be built within the existing IISc Bengaluru campus, taking full advantage of the co-location with the science and engineering faculties and labs
 "IISc gets Rs 425-cr donation to build an 800-bed multi-speciality hospital")
Around 65% hospital beds cater to 50% population of country: Niti Aayog
Niti Aayog report has said that about 65 per cent of hospital beds in country cater to almost 50 per cent of population and stressed that the number of beds must be increased by at least 30 per cent
 "Around 65% hospital beds cater to 50% population of country: Niti Aayog")
Budget wishlist: Here are the key challenges in health care sector
Health care-focused REITs needs to be encouraged to finance infrastructure
 "Budget wishlist: Here are the key challenges in health care sector")
Despite pandemic, hospital chains set for revenue, margin growth in FY22
Despite the third wave hitting elective surgeries and infecting a large number of medical personnel, hospitals are expected to close the current fiscal with robust revenue and margin growth
Karnataka sees 32,793 new cases, issues new rules for Covid hospitalisation
The Karnataka government on Saturday said only the sick and patients requiring emergency care may visit the hospitals for the next two weeks to prevent crowding.
 "Karnataka sees 32,793 new cases, issues new rules for Covid hospitalisation")
Hospitalisation rate stabilised, current wave may have peaked: Delhi min
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday said the number of hospital admissions in the national capital due to COVID-19 has stabilised over the last five days
 "Hospitalisation rate stabilised, current wave may have peaked: Delhi min")
Ensure specialists attend Covid patients with comorbidities: Delhi govt
The Delhi government on Tuesday issued an advisory asking all hospitals to ensure that Covid-positive patients with comorbidities are duly attended by specialists.
 "Ensure specialists attend Covid patients with comorbidities: Delhi govt")
5-10% of active Covid-19 cases currently require hospitalisation: Govt
Situation dynamic, could change rapidly: Health secretary warns
ITBP's Covid-19 centre in Delhi re-operationalised, 150 admitted
The facility has a total capacity of 500 beds apart from 150 equipped with ventilator facility
 "ITBP's Covid-19 centre in Delhi re-operationalised, 150 admitted")
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