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The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
Fable 5: Anthropic's latest AI model could transform IT, but at a costAnthropic's Fable 5 AI model showcases advanced agentic coding, capable of autonomous complex task completion and outperforming benchmarks....
AI saves clinicians time but most lack training, survey findsArtificial intelligence is helping doctors and nurses save time and see more patients. However, a Philips survey shows most healthcare work...
Stalin's 3-month survival remarks on TVK govt not made with intent to topple it, says DMKThe DMK party has clarified remarks made by its chief, M K Stalin, regarding the current TVK government's survival. Stalin's comments about...
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
Govt to establish impregnable border grid with smart border project: Amit ShahIndia is set to enhance its border security with the 'Smart Border Project'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the initiative, which ...
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
More macro headwinds on the cards? Tackle them with core principles: 6 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 28%There was a time when the Indian pharma story in the US was almost entirely about inspection risk. The US FDA would inspect a plant, a warn...
$994 SSI check update: Will millions get paid on June 1 or face a surprise delay? June 2026 Social Security Schedule ExplainedMillions of SSI recipients are set to receive their $994 SSI check on June 1, 2026, according to the Social Security Administration's payme...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...
India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in CongoIndia has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Con...
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropic venture unveils AI world model for drug discoveryBiohub, a venture by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, has launched a protein biology world model. This advanced AI tool aims to speed up...
Global firms bring more work in-house at India hubs on AI boostThe shift reflects a structural change in how multinationals use their India operations, moving beyond cost-focused support roles to centre...
Global firms bring more work in-house at India hubs on AI boostGlobal firms are bringing more work in-house at their India centres. Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity. This reduces relianc...