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India Weighs Health Insurance Reforms to Curb Rising Medical Costs

Bold News Digital Aug 13, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: India is considering wide ranging changes to the health insurance sector aimed at improving transparency, standardising treatment costs and helping contain rising medical expenses, according to people familiar with the discussions. The proposed reforms could include benchmark rates for medical procedures, greater clarity in…

Healthcare Experts Call for Stronger Protection of Patient Data

Bold News Digital Aug 13, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Healthcare providers and industry experts have called for stronger safeguards for sensitive medical information as India's digital healthcare ecosystem continues to expand. The Association of Healthcare Providers India…

Panel Suggests Using Medical Tourism Revenue to Support Healthcare for Poor

Bold News Digital Aug 13, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has proposed using revenue generated from foreign medical tourists and affluent Indian patients to help subsidise treatment for economically weaker sections.…

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Medical Device Industry Seeks Separate Regulatory Framework from Government

Bold News Digital Aug 12, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 12: India's medical device industry has urged the Centre to reconsider provisions of the proposed Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that medical devices require a regulatory framework separate from…

Tripura Sets October Deadline to Fully Digitalise Healthcare Services

Bold News Digital Aug 12, 2026

AGARTALA, Aug 12: Tripura has set October 31 as the deadline to fully digitalise healthcare services across the state, an initiative aimed at creating a more connected and efficient public health system. According to officials, the digital…

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AI Boosts Patient Care Capacity for Indian Healthcare Professionals: Report

Bold News Digital Aug 12, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 11: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a major tool for improving healthcare delivery in India, with a new report highlighting its growing role in helping medical professionals manage patient workloads more efficiently.…

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Parliament Panel Proposes Caps on Private Hospital Room Charges

Bold News Digital Aug 11, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 11: A parliamentary committee has recommended measures to curb rising healthcare expenses and make treatment at private hospitals more affordable for patients. Among its proposals is a cap on hospital room charges, with the…

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24 Kolkata Schoolgirls Hospitalised After Falling Ill

Bold News Digital Aug 11, 2026

KOLKATA, Aug 11: At least 24 girl students of a school in Kolkata were hospitalised after falling ill on Monday night, officials said. The students were taken to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for medical attention following the…

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Centre Allocates Rs 158 Crore to Expand Medical Education in Himachal Pradesh

Bold News Digital Aug 11, 2026

NEW DELHI, Aug 11: The Centre has allocated Rs 158 crore to Himachal Pradesh to strengthen medical education and expand healthcare training capacity in the state, according to officials. The funding is expected to facilitate the addition…

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Cyber Threats Targeting Healthcare Sector Remain Elevated in India

Bold News Digital Aug 10, 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s healthcare sector continues to face elevated cyber threats, with the finance and healthcare industries remaining among the sectors targeted by malicious online activity, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response…

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