Case study on establishing low cost hospitals in 4 states with low health ind...Shubhenduchakravorty
This Case Study was created for a specific purpose of exploring a model to establish and clarify operational details of Low Cost Healthcare Hospitals in the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The name of the Hospital and the base presumptions are fictitious. However, all data used in the Case Study and the Models are genuine and referred from various sources.
Case study on establishing low cost hospitals in 4 states with low health ind...Shubhenduchakravorty
This Case Study was created for a specific purpose of exploring a model to establish and clarify operational details of Low Cost Healthcare Hospitals in the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The name of the Hospital and the base presumptions are fictitious. However, all data used in the Case Study and the Models are genuine and referred from various sources.
Health Financing in Kenya - The case of Wajir, Mandera, Turkana, Meru and Bun...Omondi Otieno
A brief look into Health Financing in Kenya using 5 demographically diverse rural counties as case studies. The Budget Analysis Study was commissioned by Save the Children (Kenya program) in January 2014, and conducted by Capacities For Health. The study team was led by Omondi Otieno and Dr. Nduta Githae.
Healthcare policies for progress an indian healthcare perspective by Mahboob ...Healthcare consultant
Can India have absolute Affordable and Quality Healthcare in every City and Town?
Healthcare in India is heading towards a major makeover, thanks to the liberalisation and globalisation of the economy. Like every other field, such a change starts from the class room. Involvement of private players in education has set the bar high; now it has to be followed by government institutions as well. Health education in India is comparable to anywhere in the world. Policy change from MCI had ensured relaxation of stringent criteria required for operating medical colleges. Currently there are around 300 medical colleges all over India; around 30,000 to 35,000 students graduate every year. Yet there is room for improvement.
Decentralizing Health Insurance in Nigeria: Legal Framework for State Health ...HFG Project
Presented during Day Three of the 2016 Nigeria Health Care Financing Training Workshop. Presented by Dr. Jonathan Eke. More: https://www.hfgproject.org/hcf-training-nigeria
HealthCursor Consulting Group India- Distribution and Marketing- Mobile network operators in Africa have identified the growing demand for financial services and micro insurance . Airtel Africa has partnered with MicroEnsure for Mobile Micro Insurance. The range of Airtel-branded insurance products includes life, accident, health, agriculture, and other forms of cover.
Connecting intermediaries, customers and surveyors- ICICI Lombard India's mobile initiative started simply enough, with a set of basic applications that gave customers a consolidated view of all their policies, a reminder service to renew a policy, and a way to track the status of a claim. But as they matured with the mobile platform, they re-visited the paradigm and devised new ways to provide customers with more value-added and user-friendly features. This is however restricted to Auto insurance only.
Encryption, Transactions and handling customer grievance- Public sector general insurance company United India Insurance launched a mobile-based real-time fund transfer facility for payment of premium. M-Power enables customers to renew their policies and also remit the premium for approved proposals. To use this facility, one has to get an MMID (an identification number called - mobile money identifier) from his/her bank and enable one’s mobile with the application given by the bank. However, there are only 10 banks on board with this platform. This initiative follows the launch of its Internet-based sales, customer grievance portal and information-cum-sales kiosks.
Sales, awareness and providing access- Bima, a young Swedish microinsurance company, is using mobile phones to sell as many as three billion new insurance policies to the global poor. Bima, that has begun to access this untapped market, is now one of the largest mobile insurance platforms in the world. In just three years, Bima has acquired 4 million clients in Africa and Asia and is adding 400,000 new subscribers per month. Bima has been tackling many of the obstacles—education, pricing, premium collection—that prevent poor people from obtaining such benefits. For instance, Bima products such as life, accident and health insurance cost "as little as $0.20 to $6.00 a month. Last month, Leapfrog invested $4.25 million in Bima, which will allow the company to expand even further within Africa and Asia as well as reach into new markets in Latin America.
Health Financing in Kenya - The case of Wajir, Mandera, Turkana, Meru and Bun...Omondi Otieno
A brief look into Health Financing in Kenya using 5 demographically diverse rural counties as case studies. The Budget Analysis Study was commissioned by Save the Children (Kenya program) in January 2014, and conducted by Capacities For Health. The study team was led by Omondi Otieno and Dr. Nduta Githae.
Healthcare policies for progress an indian healthcare perspective by Mahboob ...Healthcare consultant
Can India have absolute Affordable and Quality Healthcare in every City and Town?
Healthcare in India is heading towards a major makeover, thanks to the liberalisation and globalisation of the economy. Like every other field, such a change starts from the class room. Involvement of private players in education has set the bar high; now it has to be followed by government institutions as well. Health education in India is comparable to anywhere in the world. Policy change from MCI had ensured relaxation of stringent criteria required for operating medical colleges. Currently there are around 300 medical colleges all over India; around 30,000 to 35,000 students graduate every year. Yet there is room for improvement.
Decentralizing Health Insurance in Nigeria: Legal Framework for State Health ...HFG Project
Presented during Day Three of the 2016 Nigeria Health Care Financing Training Workshop. Presented by Dr. Jonathan Eke. More: https://www.hfgproject.org/hcf-training-nigeria
HealthCursor Consulting Group India- Distribution and Marketing- Mobile network operators in Africa have identified the growing demand for financial services and micro insurance . Airtel Africa has partnered with MicroEnsure for Mobile Micro Insurance. The range of Airtel-branded insurance products includes life, accident, health, agriculture, and other forms of cover.
Connecting intermediaries, customers and surveyors- ICICI Lombard India's mobile initiative started simply enough, with a set of basic applications that gave customers a consolidated view of all their policies, a reminder service to renew a policy, and a way to track the status of a claim. But as they matured with the mobile platform, they re-visited the paradigm and devised new ways to provide customers with more value-added and user-friendly features. This is however restricted to Auto insurance only.
Encryption, Transactions and handling customer grievance- Public sector general insurance company United India Insurance launched a mobile-based real-time fund transfer facility for payment of premium. M-Power enables customers to renew their policies and also remit the premium for approved proposals. To use this facility, one has to get an MMID (an identification number called - mobile money identifier) from his/her bank and enable one’s mobile with the application given by the bank. However, there are only 10 banks on board with this platform. This initiative follows the launch of its Internet-based sales, customer grievance portal and information-cum-sales kiosks.
Sales, awareness and providing access- Bima, a young Swedish microinsurance company, is using mobile phones to sell as many as three billion new insurance policies to the global poor. Bima, that has begun to access this untapped market, is now one of the largest mobile insurance platforms in the world. In just three years, Bima has acquired 4 million clients in Africa and Asia and is adding 400,000 new subscribers per month. Bima has been tackling many of the obstacles—education, pricing, premium collection—that prevent poor people from obtaining such benefits. For instance, Bima products such as life, accident and health insurance cost "as little as $0.20 to $6.00 a month. Last month, Leapfrog invested $4.25 million in Bima, which will allow the company to expand even further within Africa and Asia as well as reach into new markets in Latin America.
Healthcare has become one of India’s largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. Healthcare comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players.
Chapter 3 - Managing Healthcare in SingaporeGoh Bang Rui
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These slides are used to illustrate the healthcare system in Singapore. Ranging from Medisave to Restructuring of Hospitals in Singapore, these slides aim to teach the concept of Singapore healthcare in the new Social Studies Secondary Three syllabus. At the end of the slides, they provide a brief snapshot of the healthcare system of Singapore using the various measures such as Medisave, Medishield and Medifund.
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This project aims to modify the current healthcare delivery system in India in the semi urban and rural sector , so as to make health are more affordable, reliable and state sponsored for the Indian who does not have a medical insurance provided by his employer. It also aims to make more qualified medical and paramedical personnel available in peripheral areas of the country.
Better and more affordable health care and fewer unforeseen medical expenses will benefit all. Improvement in the Doctor patient and doctor hospital ratios, more affordable better health care, better utilization of bed capacities being created by new private medical colleges, better employment of medical graduates, reversal of brain drain, less concentration of medical diagnostic and therapeutic facilities in central areas or in the private sectors, health care as an insured commodity, lesser exploitation of the uneducated by semi qualified or unqualified practitioners should help improve quality of life index in our country.
Health Education on prevention of hypertensionRadhika kulvi
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India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
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CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
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Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
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Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
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Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
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Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
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Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
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1. Giving a booster shot to India’s healthcare sector
Vaibhav Khurana
2. A Growing Economy’s Snapshot
• India’s economy has grown at an average of 7.5% over last
thirteen years
• Population growth rate has been reduced from around 2% during
1960’s to 1.6% currently
• Recently India has emerged as the fastest growing emerging
economy
• With stable socio-economic indicators, India seems to be in the
sweet-spot where things are seeming to be happening in its favor
• Lets look at some graphs:
4. So…What about healthcare sector?
• While the economic indicators paint a flowery picture, India’s healthcare sector
tells a different story
• India’s healthcare spending has remained around 4.5% of GDP over past 15
years
• At 4.2% of GDP in 2009, India ranked second to last among OECD and select
other countries, and 171/175 among all countries
• Out of the 4.2%, only about 0.9% was public sector spending
• Per capita spending on healthcare in India is just around $132, adjusted for
purchasing power parity
• Around 70% of healthcare cost are borne by the patients out of their pocket
5. So…What about healthcare sector?
• While OECD average is around 4.9 hospital beds per 1000 population, India
offers just 0.7 hospital beds per 1000 population
• In fact, even though India has maximum number of medical colleges in the
world, India has just 0.7 physicians per 1000 population
• Rural population accounts for almost 60% of India’s population. But this is
being served by just 30% of medical professionals
• Even this 30% includes a large number of unqualified practicing professionals,
commonly called “quacks”
6. Developments in situation of healthcare sector in
India
• In India, healthcare is a responsibility of the State government as well as the
Central or Federal government
• While the central government forms policies, state governments are responsible for
the delivery of healthcare services to the masses
• Given the bad results of government in rolling the services, private sector soon
became the major provider of healthcare services
• However, the gap between provision of services to the rural population got left
behind
• While the government has been very successful in some healthcare programs like
eradication of small pox and polio, policies on provision of basic healthcare
services have had little outcomes
• Given the risk of loosing out on the demographic dividend India’s public sector has
awakened to the need of providing better healthcare services but there is a long way
to go…
7. Pin-pointing major reasons for this abysmal
situation:
• Low allocation of public funds to healthcare sector
• Zero accountability of healthcare facilities maintained by
public sector employees
• Higher levels of absenteeism amongst doctors and nursing staff
in public sector hospitals
• Non-availability of basic diagnostic machines at majority of
healthcare centres
9. Structural reforms
• India’s public sector has historically depended on capital
intensive solutions like building new hospitals, etc. which locks
a lot of capital, thus leaving less for running these hospitals – the
main reason for their bad performance
• Structural changes are the need of the hour
• Structural changes refer to finding alternative ways of increasing
the reach of the masses
10. Structural reforms
• Public Private Partnership models
• Incentivizing private sector to take equity risk by giving tax
benefits
• Allowing more impact investment funds to open offices in India
• Rolling out healthcare specific bonds to tap capital markets
11. PPPs – Public Private Partnership models
• PPPs are opportunities waiting to be tapped by the healthcare sector in India
• Various PPP models can be followed:
– State government donates the land to a private sector healthcare provider to build and operate
the hospital which will provide healthcare services to poor at subsidized rates
– Maintenance contracts are awarded for the upkeep and running of already established healthcare
centers, which include hospitals, Primary health care centers, chronic disease control centers
• Though some of the facilities are being maintained under PPP model, there is a lot
of scope of ramping up in both rural and urban areas
• Examples of successful PPP models in healthcare sector include:
– Apollo Hospitals maintain government hospital in Richur
– Primary healthcare centers in Karnataka are maintained by Karuna Trusth
The KEY to the success of these models is to use “PAY FOR SUCCESS” model
wherein government pays private sector players performing maintenance services
only on the basis of their outcomes and public good
12. Impact Investing in healthcare
• Wikipedia defines Impact Investing as “Investments made into companies,
organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial
social or environmental impact alongside a financial return”
• Outside the Western world, India is the biggest market for Impact Investment
Funds. However, around 70% of these investments go to microfinance sector and
healthcare receives around 9-10%
• There is clearly a big opportunity available for more impact investment funds in
this sector
• The only push needed is from the government to allow setting up of new impact
investment funds which invest specifically in healthcare sector - this will start the
much awaited domino effect
• One of the examples is that of investment done by Acumen in Vaatsalya Hospitals –
a chain of hospitals which operates in South India
13. Other structural reforms
• New innovative solutions to healthcare provision like Single specialty
hospitals instead of multi-specialty hospitals are still considered risky
businesses because of their little ability of revenue generation
• Government can invest in such new ventures – to absorb the initial
riskiness and to set examples for the industry to follow
• “Hub and Spoke” models connecting primary healthcare centres to
main city hospitals should be promoted by the government
• Some examples of these are Aravind Eye Hospitals, LVPEI hospitals,
etc.
14. Policy Reforms
• Reformulate / redraft healthcare laws to make medical professional more
accountable
• Devise strategies to attract trained doctors for working in rural areas - this
could involve giving tax breaks to such doctors, etc.
• India’s current Tax-GDP ratio is at a low of 17% compared with 25% as average
for OECD nations
• The incremental funds arising from higher taxes could be diverted to funding
public sector healthcare expenditure
• India has recently introduced “Swachh Bharat Cess” to accumulate funds for
running programs across country aimed at cleaning the garbage. Similar “Healthy
India Cess” could be levied to accumulate funds for healthcare sector
• India needs stricter laws to control “Brain drain” in medicine students
15. Reversal of “brain drain”
• “Brain drain” has been the biggest reason for shortage of trained
physicians in India
• Brain drain refers to the leaving of trained medical professionals from
India to developed nations in search of better opportunities, better
salaries, etc.
• India offers medical education at subsidized costs. However, it does
not have strict laws to prevent flow of rained doctors to the developed
nations before serving for some time in India - this has resulted in
acute shortage of trained medical professionals
• Reverse “brain drain” has become very important. However, given the
challenges in doing so, stricter laws should be made to prevent brain
drain
16. Conclusion
• India’s healthcare systems are in a bad shape and need a booster shot at the soonest possible
• While India has always relied heavily on private sector to take the lead in provision of
healthcare, its time to incentivize the private sector for continuing to do so
• PPPs and impact investment in healthcare sector represent the tipping point which could start
an avalanche of better healthcare but these represent only the tip of iceberg
• From starting new healthcare ventures to innovating the older established models, healthcare
can provide a lot of opportunities to those looking into the space
• In order for private sector to ramp up its efforts, government has to create some ground rules
around Transparency and Accountability of services provided by the private sector
• Though this is just the beginning, it’s a long long way to go…