Bridge gaps in rehabilitative, assistive technology services amid growing demand: WHO

At a regional meeting in Dhaka, WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed emphasised the critical need for rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, counselling, and mental health support, to restore dignity and hope for individuals.

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At least 33 major health insurance companies join govt's centralised claims-related info exchange

​The existing process requires patients to provide their insurance policy details or a card issued by the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) or insurance company when they visit a hospital for treatment. The hospital accesses the claim processing portals of the respective insurers and uploads the necessary documents for pre-authorization or claim approval

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Centre's health expenditure down as share of GDP or total Budget since 2018-19

Shockingly, even after adding what seems like a large one-time expenditure for Covid in 2020-21 (Rs 10,655 crore) and 2021-22 (Rs 15,955 crore) the health spending in these years does not equal what the expenditure would have been if the spending had been at the 2018-19 level of 2.4 per cent of the total budget expenditure.

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Most patients stop using Wegovy, Ozempic for weight loss within two years, analysis finds

Prime Therapeutics and Magellan Rx Management, a pharmacy benefits manager, reviewed pharmacy and medical claims data for 3,364 people with commercial health plans that cover GLP-1 drugs. They had all received new prescriptions between January and December 2021, and had a diagnosis of obesity or a body mass index of 30 or higher.

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Diagnostics sector to see increased demand in preventive screening: NITI Aayog Director

In her valedictory address at the third edition of ETHealthworld India Diagnostics Summit, Urvashi Prasad, Director at NITI Aayog, Government of India, stated that “Smart wearables and sensors are set to revolutionize the mental health sector, making it more accessible and affordable for a larger segment of the population.” She also highlighted that the diagnostic industry will see increased demand for preventive screenings, with AI-based devices transforming the screening process.

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Pune's Zika infection tally climbs to 12, another expecting mom tests positive

​According to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Zika virus in pregnant women can induce microcephaly in the foetus, especially if the infection occurs in the first trimester. "In view of this, PMC also held a meeting with private hospitals to ensure that every case is reported to the civic body on time, allowing civic health officials to initiate preventive measures," a civic health official said.

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Union Budget 2024: Govt mulls doubling number of AB-PMJAY beneficiaries, insurance amount

​In the interim Budget 2024, the government increased the allocation for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which provides health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 crore families, to Rs 7,200 crore while Rs 646 crore was assigned for the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

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