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Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-balancing-act-for-social-sector-strong-focus-on-health-is-visible-121020201988_1.html There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals Finance Minister Nirmala
Hitting bullseye with a focus on healthcare, welfare and infra – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/view-hitting-bullseye-with-a-focus-on-healthcare-welfare-and-infra/articleshow/80637867.cmsSynopsis Public spending and investment can, under normal circumstances, animate private spending and investment. If circumstances remain abnormal, it could generate inflationary pressures. Managing
India doubles healthcare spending, opens up insurance in “get well soon” budget -HEALTHCARE BUDGET: The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-doubles-healthcare-spending-opens-up-insurance-in-get-well-soon-budget/articleshow/80629478.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Delivering her budget statement to parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman projected a fiscal deficit of 6.8% of gross domestic product for 2021/22, higher
Building a robust healthcare system – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/building-a-robust-healthcare-system/article33711368.ece?homepage=true With better governance, northern States can bring their health systems on a par with southern States In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there
Govt should spend, increase healthcare allocation: CEA to industry leaders | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/govt-should-spend-increase-healthcare-allocation-cea-to-industry-leaders-121013000371_1.html Speaking on privatisation, Subramanian said disinvestment would happen this year and selling Air India would be a seminal moment that would clearly signal
India’s insurance penetration “extremely low” compared to Asian rivals such as China, Malaysia and Thailand: Economic Survey – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/indias-insurance-penetration-extremely-low-compared-to-asian-rivals-such-as-china-malaysia-and-thailand-economic-survey-2020-21/articleshow/80584960.cmsSynopsis Even as India’s insurance penetration grew from 2.71% in 2001 to 3.76% in 2019, when compared with the penetration recorded in comparable Asian
Healthcare needs a shot of funds–ECONOMIC SURVEY: – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/economic-survey-healthcare-needs-a-shot-of-funds/articleshow/80595731.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis It observed that India has one of the highest levels of OOPE in the world, contributing directly to the high incidence of catastrophic
Your health insurance doesn’t cover treatment costs fully? That’s perfect says Survey – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/your-health-insurance-doesnt-cover-treatment-costs-fully-thats-perfect-says-survey/articleshow/80586484.cmsSynopsis The Economic Survey 2021 says, “Because health insurance covers (some of) the financial costs that would be caused by poor health behaviour, individuals
Budget 2021: Enact measures that encourage citizens to purchase medical insurance – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/budget-2021-enact-measures-that-encourage-citizens-to-purchase-medical-insurance/articleshow/80515815.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis The combination of increased budgetary allocation, ease of GST regulations and a commitment by citizens to invest in insurance will position India’s healthcare
Better solutions for maternal health | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/better-solutions-for-maternal-health-944116.html Midwives and nurses have to be educated, recruited, and salaried; management expanded; drugs procured, and infrastructure paid for In the next two minutes,
Finalise policy on rare diseases by March 31: High Court to Centre – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/finalise-policy-on-rare-diseases-by-march-31-high-court-to-centre/articleshow/80512042.cmsSynopsis Justice Singh said she was issuing the direction to finalise the policy and operationalise the digital platform by March 31 as an affidavit
Over 40% adults have more than 3 risk factors for NCDs: Survey | Cities News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/over-40-adults-have-more-than-3-risk-factors-for-ncds-survey-7161676/ Daily tobacco use, inadequate intake of fruits and/or vegetables, insufficient physical activity, being overweight (BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 or higher), high blood pressure
Insurers to offer standard pension plan with two annuity options – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/insurers-to-offer-standard-pension-plan-with-two-annuity-options/article33668360.ece Saral Pension will auger well for post-retirement plans Soon, life insurance companies will offer a standard pension plan with two annuity options. In
Health Insurance: Take separate family floater for parents or go for a multi-individual health policy – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/insurance/your-queries-health-insurance-take-separate-family-floater-for-parents-or-go-for-a-multi-individual-health-policy/2178557/ Alternatively, you may go for a multi-individual policy where spouse, children and parents could be covered under the same policy with individual sum
Ayushman Bharat: Public funds for private benefit – Frontline
Clipped from: https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/public-health/article29766419.ece Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana at a function in Lucknow on September 23, 2018. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt On September 23, the much-touted Ayushman Bharat, also
Struggling with a breathing disorder? Manage your respiratory health from the comfort of your home | Lifestyle News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/sponsored-lifestyle/struggling-with-a-breathing-disorder-manage-your-respiratory-health-from-the-comfort-of-your-home-7156224/ Omron nebulizers consistently innovate to meet the needs of those suffering from respiratory disorders. Here’s everything you need to know. Did you know
All you wanted to know about Co-WIN – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/slate/all-you-wanted-to-know-about/article33602574.ece To carry out the Covid-19 vaccination drive as smoothly as possible, the government is relying on Co-WIN, a digital intelligence platform. It is
IRDAI panel for separate payments of vehicle, insurance premium – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/irdai-panel-for-separate-payments-of-vehicle-insurance-premium/article33649053.ece Among other issues, the panel examined the current practice of collecting the premium payment from the customer while soliciting the motor insurance policy.
Vaccinated people may still transmit COVID-19, warns England’s chief medic – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/vaccinated-people-may-still-transmit-covid-19-warns-englands-chief-medic/articleshow/80434150.cmsSynopsis England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, also warned that there is no clear evidence yet to show that vaccinated people cannot transmit the deadly
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