We are thinking of a mega-app for Manipal Hospitals: Dilip Jose, MD&CEO

"Such a move would enable us to have virtual presence in regions where we do not yet have a physical presence, for example, the North Eastern states," said Jose

India’s second largest private hospital network Manipal Hospitals says integration of Columbia Asia business will be over by September, and it expects one-third of its revenues to come from acquired entities. In a chat with Sohini Das, Manipal Hospitals’ MD and CEO Dilip Jose says that the group is working on a mega app that will be a one-stop shop for patients and increase its geographic reach. It is also looking for more acquisitions in the East.

Any acquisition plans after Columbia Asia and the recent Vikram Hospitals?

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