When we think of what is ailing hospitals, we think of constant pressures to increase their top and bottom lines. We do not see a consistent long-term strategy to engage with patients and to win their trust. In today world where data is driving most decisions, hospitals still use traditional approach to decision making. They are mired with...
Publications of OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) up to 2015 indicated that there are ~25 countries that have almost 100% health insurance cover for their populace. In the United States, this number is close to 85%. India is languishing at a paltry 17-20% number. Of these, in most cases where we have 100% cover...
I lost my best friend Sauptik due to cardiovascular complications just after he celebrated his 32nd birthday. He was a strapping, vibrant guy, who cared for his health and received health check-ups on a regular basis. Although he did not show any symptoms, Sauptik had many of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. If the doctors had a tool...
