Dubai-headquartered Aster DM Healthcare which runs 13 hospitals in India and is in the process of adding another 1500 beds, is now eyeing the diagnostic services space apart from pharmacies and clinics. Moreover, the company is bringing in its Access brand to India for low income group patients. Access hospitals would also cater to Ayushman Bharat medical insurance covered patients.
With an aim to become a comprehensive healthcare provider, the Rs 7,900 crore BSE listed company has drawn up plans to start a central laboratory for its diagnostics business at Bangalore within the next three months. Following this, the company