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.......
There was no let-up in nationwide protests on Monday by junior doctors over the alleged rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata, even as the Union health ministry approved 25 percent enhancement in......
Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of a colleague at RG Kar hospital ended their 42-day 'cease work' on Friday, announcing partial resumption of duties in essential services after a march to......
Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed an indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday, escalating protests over the state government's "failure" to address key demands including enhanced hospital......
Hours after the Kolkata high court's direction, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday took over the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run......
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......
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......
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......
Cases linked to surgery or recommended by the doctor among those considered. You have been advised physiotherapy for your chronic back ache and you opt for treatment at home. Chances are your......
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......