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......

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......

AQI Spike Triggers Health Crisis

'Many of these patients arrive at emergency departments in distress, struggling to breathe and requiring immediate medical intervention.' IMAGE: Women walk on a road near India Gate as the sky is......

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......

Insurance for routine OPD treatment likely

The government has proposed to encourage setting up of stand-alone health insurance companies, which could provide cover even for routine OPD treatment in hospitals and nursing homes without......

Good news! Health insurance to cover OPD charges

There is finally some good news for health insurance buyers. Insurers are now beginning to cover outpatient department (OPD) expenses. At least two players -- Apollo DKV and ICICI Lombard --have......