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Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Wall Street stocks moved higher on Tuesday, pushing major indices closer to record levels, as gains in technology shares and select healthcare stocks supported the market. Investors also remained focused on a busy week of US economic data that could shape expectations around future interest rate moves.As per news agency…
NEW DELHI: In a move expected to significantly widen access to free healthcare for low-income families, Delhi govt raised the annual income ceiling for economically weaker section (EWS) patients entitled to free treatment in identified private hospitals in the city from Rs 2.20 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. The revised eligibility norm was notified by…
Millions of Americans face higher healthcare costs as enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired on January 1, 2026, despite efforts from both Republicans and Democrats to find a solution. The expiration affects over 20 million people who rely on these subsidies, with average premium costs more than doubling for most enrollees.The subsidies were part…
Doctors raise slogans during an indefinite strike against the termination of services of a fellow doctor at IGMC in Shimla SHIMLA: Healthcare services, except emergency care, were disrupted across govt hospitals in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after doctors went on indefinite strike, demanding the immediate reinstatement of Dr Raghav Nirula, who was sacked for assaulting…
UK work visa approvals decline for Indian applicants For a long time, the UK felt like a predictable choice for Indian nurses, doctors, IT professionals and students looking to work abroad. The rules were clear, the demand was steady, and the pathway — while not easy — was familiar. That certainty is now fading.Immigration changes…
Foreign-trained physicians, who make up nearly one quarter of the United States’ medical workforce, could be forced to leave underserved communities due to skyrocketing H-1B visa fees, a historian of science has warned.Before, the hospitals had to pay approximately $5,000 to sponsor a physician’s visa to work in the United States. Now, they’d have to…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address at the opening session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg to unveil three major proposals centred on healthcare, traditional knowledge and a global campaign against drug trafficking. Speaking at the first session, which focused on inclusive and sustainable growth, he wrote on X that “NOW is…
Kimberly-Clark is set to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $48.7 billion, creating one of the world’s largest consumer health goods companies, AP reported.Under the terms of the agreement, Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing. Based…
BENGALURU: Narayana Health has acquired UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals for Rs 2,200 crore, marking its entry into the UK healthcare market. The acquisition expands Narayana Health’s global footprint, positioning the company among India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue.Narayana Health operates a comprehensive network of primary, secondary, and super-specialty tertiary-care facilities across India and…
