Private Hospitals

Pvt hospitals expand tele-ICUs network as critical care demand grows

Aging population and dearth of intensivists behind the rise of tele-ICUs

Private hospitals see revenue surge in Q1, driven by high-end specialties

Oncology, neurosciences help revenue rise in June quarter

Major private hospital chains see rise in revenues per bed in FY24

They are on an expansion spree and guided for more bed additions in FY25

ED not above the law: Delhi court slams agency for 'high handed act'

A Delhi court admonished the Enforcement Directorate for 'overstepping' its bounds by recording statements of doctors of private hospitals

Dr Basu Eye Hospital plans to open five new hospitals in India in 5 years

The hospital claims that the costs of their treatments are significantly lower compared to traditional surgeries and modern medical treatments

C-Section deliveries on the rise in India between 2016 and 2021: Study

The study also revealed that nearly half of all deliveries in private hospitals were C-sections (caesarean sections)

Health Ministry to consult with states on standardising healthcare costs

The SC criticised the central government for its failure to set range rates for private hospitals, leading to disparities in cost of treatment between government and private healthcare

Pvt hospitals projected to add 30,000 beds over next 5 yrs: ICRA

The projection indicated a rise in capacity building and occupancy, translating into a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) revenue growth to the tune of 12 to 14 per cent in FY24

Expect private hospitals to invest Rs 32,000 cr, add over 30,000 beds: ICRA

Private hospital chains are expected add over 30,000 beds at an investment of Rs 32,500 crore in the country over the next four to five years, rating agency Icra said on Wednesday. It expects the aggregate occupancy for its sample set companies to remain healthy at 64-65 per cent in FY24 backed by sustained healthy demand for healthcare services, continued market share gains for organised players and revival in medical tourism after the pandemic. "Overall, most private players are expected to add over 30,000 beds in the next four to five years at an investment of Rs 32,500 crore," ICRA Assistant Vice President & Sector Head Mythri Macherla said. Metro cities are expected to remain focal points for this capacity expansion, she added. Centres such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are expected to witness sizeable bed additions in the next few years, Mythri said. In addition to setting up new greenfield and brownfield facilities to enhance their capacities, hospital chains are also

Private hospitals hesitate to procure Covid-19 vaccine amidst JN.1 surge

Executives reveal depleted vaccine stocks and express the need for government guidelines before initiating procurement

NHRC seeks response on steps taken to ensure dignity of dead from states

The NHRC has issued notices to all states and Union territories asking them to reply within six weeks on the extent to which they can ensure dignity of the dead by formulating a policy at their end or by way of administrative orders and their strict implementation, officials said on Tuesday. The report from them also must specify steps that are taken or proposed to be taken regarding the issuance of directives to the private hospitals for "not withholding the dead bodies for non-payment of medical bills by the family members of the deceased", the National Human Rights Commission said in a statement. The NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognisance of the issues related to the cremation and undignified treatment of dead bodies as raised by Jitendra Singh Shunty, a member of its Core Group of Human Rights Defenders. For more than 27 years, he has been involved in free cremation of unclaimed dead bodies and related services, it said. The NHRC has issued notices to "all state governments

New Covid strains, seasonal ailments may spike hospitalisation in winter

13 XBB variants detected in Maharashtra are all under home-isolation; the strain spreads rapidly and is said to be behind the recent spike in Singapore

UP hospital sealed for carrying out surgeries without authorised surgeons

A private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district has been found to be carrying out surgeries without qualified and authorised surgeons

Private UP hospitals to display pictures, contact details of doctors

The Uttar Pradesh health department has made it mandatory for all private hospitals in the district to put up photos and phone numbers of doctors working there

Stay committed to patients in India and Fortis Healthcare, says IHH

Taking legal advice on next steps to pursue open offer for 26% stake in Fortis

Ayushman Bharat: Patients prefer private hospitals for govt schemes

Despite accounting for 46% of hospital empanelments, private hospitals accounted for 54 per cent of 38 million hospital admissions under AB-PMJAY

Private hospitals operate like business, can't ask govt for security: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said the state and the Central governments cannot provide security to private hospitals and nursing homes, which operate like business enterprises.

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 6,000 cr Amrita Hospital in Haryana's Faridabad

With an aim to boost the availability of modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital Region PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, Haryana

India's health disorder

Dismal realities about health care in the National Capital Region

KKR-led consortium bids $15 billion for Ramsay Health Care

Investors led by the US private equity firm bid A$88 for each Ramsay share, the Sydney-based company said on Wednesday.