Private insurance for autistic kids
Following discussions and debates over the National Health Insurance Scheme as announced in the Budget Speech, Star Health’s Rs 3 lakh medical insurance offering for children with autism has led…
Modicare – A panacea for healthcare woes in India? A GlobalData View
The National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), launched by the Indian government in the Union Budget of 2018-19, has a large scope to address some burning healthcare issues and provide affordable…
Health insurance covers only 27% of citizens
According to a report from the National Health Profile (NHP), only 27% Indians (approximately 35 crores only, have health cover. Resulting in no cover against catastrophic health expenses. “We are…
ETInsure expands into health insurance aggregation, provides personalized health options
ETInsure utilizes advanced algorithms to understand customer's specific needs and deliver tailored health insurance solutions Online Insurance aggregator, ETInsure, which is backed by Times Internet, announced the launch of health…
Apollo Munich eyes 30% growth
Apollo Munich health insurance is eyeing a 30 per cent growth in gross written premium aided by a stronger agency distribution channel and new products. The company is planning to…
Half of the world population devoid of essential health services: WHO
A report released by the World Health Organisation and the World Bank has shown that at least half of the world’s population cannot obtain essential health services. The report Tracking…
Health Insurance Premiums may get more tax breaks
Medical insurance premiums could get more tax breaks, as the finance ministry has asked for suggestions from General Insurance Council. The government is planning to offer more exemption, as health…
Apex Heart Institute pioneers robotic angioplasty
Ahmedabad-based Apex Heart Institute has introduced vascular robotic technology for coronary intervention, one of the first for India. Under the leadership of Chief Interventional Cardiologist Dr Tejas Patel, Apex Heart…
5 companies in race for Star Health Insurance
Five companies including three nonlife insurers, one financial services firm and a global private equity fund have been shortlisted to purchase Star Health & Allied Insurance, two people with direct…
EasyBuyHealth raises Rs. 2.2 crore
EasyBuyHealth, a healthcare services aggregator and marketplace, said, it has completed a successful round of seed funding of $350,000 (Rs. 2.24 crore). The platform, which aims at providing the uninsured…