Good news for central govt employees on healthcare front

Now a multi-dimensional rate structure has been created for CGHS cardholders in all categories based on four different parameters, with semi-private rooms forming the base for package rates.......

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

The government on Saturday said a committee will be formed to propose safety measures for healthcare professionals even as OPD services were hit across the country as doctors joined the 24-hour......

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remained affected for the third consecutive day on Sunday as resident doctors continued their strike against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan......

Over 600 people fall ill during Puri Rath Yatra; several hurt, 9 critical

Nearly 625 people fell ill and many had to be admitted to hospitals due to sweltering heat and overcrowding during Rath Yatra here on Friday, officials said. IMAGE: Large number of devotees gather......

Tier-II, -III mkts make 62% of new health insurance policies

Tier-II, Tier-III, and rural regions accounted for 62 per cent of all new health insurance policies sold by insurers so far in 2025-26 (FY26), according to a Policybazaar report. Illustration:......

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it.Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit, says Tinesh Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic......

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for......

How to make best use of OPD insurance cover

Among the innovations health insurance customers can look forward to in 2014 are products focusing on OPD (Out Patient Department) treatment, that is, treatment that does not require a stay in a......