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Knee implant ceiling rates to be reviewedNext week, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) of India will delve into the pricing caps for knee implants, a move that pr...05 Nov, 2025, 12.19 AM IST- NRIs drive surge in India’s medical tourism with significant growth in health insurance adoptionMedical tourism in India is increasing. More NRIs are choosing India for treatment. This is due to lower costs and cultural familiarity. He...30 Jul, 2025, 01.27 PM IST
- NRIs turning to India for high-quality affordable healthcare, customers up 150% YoY in FY25: ReportIndia is becoming a top healthcare destination for NRIs, driven by high-quality care and major cost savings. Policybazaar data shows a 150%...28 Jul, 2025, 08.23 AM IST
- Mumbai gets a new robotic knee replacement centreExperts say robotics can transform the field of orthopaedics.03 Sep, 2021, 08.21 AM IST
- Janaushadhi scheme led to Rs 1,000 cr savings for common people: PMThe generic medicines provided by the Janaushadhi stores are almost 50 to 90 per cent cheaper, the prime minister said.07 Mar, 2019, 02.54 PM IST
- From impressing the President to PM Modi, this startup's cure for knee replacement surgery is 20x cheaperWith low-cost healthcare solutions in India few and far between, frugal innovation as demonstrated by AlgoSurg may offer a much-needed fix ...26 Dec, 2017, 03.12 PM IST
- Hospital bills? Short of school fees? You can bank on these startupsPune-based Healthfin allows patients in case of a medical emergency to borrow money through the platform and pay back over a period of time...26 Dec, 2017, 12.01 PM IST
- Over 50% cut in stent prices has not lowered treatment cost for patientsNPPA had slashed prices of drug eluting stents & bioresorable vascular scaffolds as it found companies were making nearly 400% profits on t...14 Nov, 2017, 12.52 AM IST
- Healthcare industry should flourish but won’t allow loot: Ananth KumarFollowing price caps on coronary stents and knee implants to increase access to affordable and quality healthcare, the minister says the in...21 Sep, 2017, 04.30 PM IST
- Trade margins on knee implants as much as 300%, says regulatorA total knee system can cost a patient as much as Rs 4.13 lakh and a minimum of Rs 59,091, while import prices ranged between Rs 23,408 and...05 Aug, 2017, 12.50 AM IST
- US Firm Stryker banks on India R&D to gain edge in emerging marketsStryker said the product, branded System G, is expected to be commercialised soon and that it will be positioned in the mid-tier segment of...09 Apr, 2016, 10.32 AM IST
- Orthopedic implants may get up to 50 per cent cheaper over suggested price capsThe National Health Systems Resource Centre has suggested price caps in a report to drug pricing regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing ...23 Nov, 2015, 11.48 AM IST
- Separate OPD for sportspersons at Sports Injury Centre at Safdarjung hospital soonThe announcement was made by SIC Director Dr Deepak Choudhary on the eve of a two-day International conference.26 Jun, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
- 44% advised unnecessary surgery: 2nd opinion-giversIs surgery necessary? A city-based medical second opinion services centre has found an uncomfortable answer to this question that traumatiz...04 Jan, 2015, 10.35 AM IST
- Zimmer India eyes up to 15 per cent revenue growth in FY'15"We are looking at a growth of around 15 per cent in the current fiscal year. The revenues would be around Rs 250 crore,"05 Jun, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
- Short of cash? Medtronic lets patients buy implants on EMIs; startup Mya offers medical loansPatients can buy products such as stents, pacemakers and defibrillators priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 5 lakh.30 Jan, 2013, 10.59 AM IST
- Goldman Sachs, NEA injects Rs 300 crore in Nova Specialty SurgeryNova Specialty Surgery has raised Rs 300 cr from Goldman Sachs & existing investor NEA, to expand its network of centers and fertility clin...13 Aug, 2012, 01.28 PM IST
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