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- Psychology says people who arrive unusually early for doctor’s appointments may be managing uncertainty rather than simply valuing punctuality
- Colonoscopy without consent leads to emergency surgery: Court finds hospital relied on daughter's approval; Kerala woman gets Rs 1 lakhColonoscopy performed without the patient's informed consent at a Thrissur hospital led to a bowel perforation and emergency surgery, a Ker...02 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- New insurance norms for hospital admission: 'Unnecessary hospitalisation' won't be allowed; doctors fear genuine mediclaims may be deniedNew insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated...31 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- India expands medical education; number of medical colleges more than doubled since 2014The number of medical colleges in India has more than doubled since 2014, rising from 387 to 844, while MBBS seats have increased from 51,3...24 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- Centre eyes medical tourism boost with funding support for hospitalsIndia is gearing up to become a global medical tourism powerhouse with a new government scheme. Funding will boost hospitals, colleges, and...26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...30 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- Healthtech platform Livlong 365 to invest Rs 100 crore for expansionFounded in 2021 by Gaurav Dubey, the healthtech company focuses on outpatient departments (OPDs) in healthcare and provides services such a...14 Aug, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
- Mental health claims below 1% as high costs, stigma limit accessA new survey reveals that mental health insurance claims are less than 1% of all health claims in India due to high costs, inadequate cover...27 Feb, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
- Looking for comprehensive insurance that covers OPD charges? What NRIs should knowNRIs face high OPD costs if they don’t renew Indian health insurance. Comprehensive policies with OPD and consumables cover, up to Rs 100,0...15 Jul, 2024, 02.28 PM IST
- Doctors report sharp nationwide spike in conjunctivitis casesDr. Harshwardhan Ghorpade, Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network hospital said that he is see...01 Aug, 2023, 11.15 PM IST
- Covid-19 has spelt a lockdown for routine health services across IndiaThe number of fully immunised children fell by over 15 lakh in the three-month period from April to June compared to the same months last y...31 Aug, 2020, 09.24 AM IST
- Intel India staff health benefits extended to domestic partnersEmployees can enrol their same-sex or opposite-sex domestic partners as dependents in the hospitalisation insurance policy, effective Janua...28 Jan, 2020, 10.40 AM IST
- Health insurance policy packages may soon offer vouchers for gym membership, protein supplements"Based on fitness and wellness criteria stipulated and disclosed, insurers may endeavour promoting wellness amongst health insurance policy...09 Nov, 2019, 03.06 PM IST
- Fit basic healthcare cuts hospital spend: StudyThe scale of the reduction in expenses varied between 77% and 92% in three blocks in Tamil Nadu in a pilot project on ensuring universal he...15 Jun, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
- Practo, ICICI Lombard team up for an appThe application works in sync with Practo’s ‘Trinity’ technology to offer users cashless consultancy.25 Jan, 2018, 08.52 AM IST
- More group health policies now cover OPD expensesThere are cashless OPD treatments available in the market where insurance companies give a voucher for consultations.10 Dec, 2014, 05.06 AM IST
- Insurance companies lining up cashless OPD plans to make life easierAs with anything related to the business, there are many caveats, but this could still end up being the next big thing in health insurance ...22 Jan, 2014, 01.24 PM IST
- Chola Tax Plus Healthline: Meant for policyholders keen on maximising tax breaksCholamandalam MS has recently launched a new health policy - Chola Tax Plus Healthline - targetted at policyholders looking to exhaust the ...17 Dec, 2012, 07.43 PM IST
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