Shobha Mishra Ghosh (she/her)

I do wonder if the greater un-met need for healthcare in markets with significant resource constrained healthcare systems will drive the adoption of digital healthcare faster than in countries with more established healthcare systems. What I mean by this, and noting I'm making a broad strokes comparison, will the more urgent need to get access to healthcare in markets like southeast Asia, India etc make consumers and physicians more open to using innovative digital technologies compared to the US, Europe, Australia etc where the un-met healthcare need gap is less urgent? The reason I post this is I keep seeing companies in India, particularly pharma companies, launching and testing new healthcare services centered around digital therapeutics and other digital health products (see my previous post about Rambaxy Pharma). As far as I can see western pharma companies are avoiding the digital therapeutics space and I do not see any of them going in the direction of creating digital health enabled patient services. To be fair a reason for this is a big difference in commercial models and focus. Western pharma companies have moved towards high-priced specialty drug portfolios, which is different to the generic drug focus / heritage of companies coming out of other countries like India. The value created by working directly with patients might not be financial attractive to western pharma companies, and the need to directly support healthcare delivery may be less urgent and less viable in western markets. So are we see a new wave of innovation in the healthcare space in countries where there are significant gaps in healthcare availability, which in turn is driving the development, testing and use of new digital health / digital therapeutics products and services? This certainly seems to be the case when looking at the deployment of digital health enabled care services and products in the Indian market as highlight by the article below about Lupin's digital health commercial activities. #digitalhealth #digitaltheapeutics

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Andhra Pradesh receives INR 91 Cr from the Centre to upgrade Ayush healthcare institutions, aiming to modernize rural and urban facilities. A state health official stated, 'This funding will help us bridge the gap in healthcare services, especially in rural areas.' Alongside this, #UnionHealthMinister #JPNadda urged hospitals to embrace digital healthcare systems to improve patient data management at the NABH conference. Rizwan Koita Jaxay Shah #AndhraPradesh #AyushHealthcare #HealthcareFunding #DigitalHealthcare #Telemedicine #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareUpgrade #PatientCare #HealthInfrastructure #HealthcareInnovation #ModernHealthcare #HealthServices #GovernmentFunding #HealthTech #HealthcareReform

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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 by Urvashi Prasad, Director NITI Aayog In our recent session on healthcare transformation, we delved into the initiatives and strategic frameworks that are reshaping the landscape of healthcare in India. Here are the key insights: NITI Aayog's Vision: Established to replace the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog emphasizes a 'bottom-up' approach to governance, fostering cooperative federalism and ensuring that states are equal partners in the nation's development. The insights highlighted the critical steps being taken towards a more inclusive, efficient, and holistic healthcare system in India. Let's continue to work together to create a healthier future for all. 🔗 Watch the full session recording here. Link in comments. #HealthcareInnovation #NITIAayog #PublicHealth #AyushmanBharat #DigitalHealth #PPP #HealthcareTransformation #IndiaHealthcare #PublicHealthcare

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In a recent podcast with Nitin Bajaj of Mad over growth, Dr. Garima Sawhney discussed building Pristyn Care and the challenges in India's healthcare sector, including doctor availability and infrastructure issues. The conversation also stressed the need for more accessible and affordable healthcare education in India. #Pristyncare #Podcast #Healthcare

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Even though Top-5 Hospitals in 🇮🇳 grew 17.2% YoY in Revenue in FY24 & the PE investments were also BULL-ish🐂 but why are the Healthtech investments still BEAR-rish🐻? 🔻Is it that the PE-funded Branded hospitals are busy in 🔻expanding their reach PAN-India but NOT that much in 🔻bringing AI in Healthcare and incorporating Healthtech 🔻at every step of Patient Experience? ➡ Have a look at some of the prominent names in Indian Hospital Industry: 1-Apollo Hospitals- Rs. 19,059Cr (14.7% YoY) 2-Fortis Healthcare- Rs. 6,892Cr (9.4% YoY) 3-Manipal Hospitals- Rs. 6,500Cr (41.3% YoY) 4-Max Healthcare- Rs. 5,406Cr (18.5% YoY) 5-Narayana Health- Rs. 5,018Cr (10.9% YoY) 6-Aster DM Healthcare- Rs. 3,698Cr 7-Medanta- Rs. 3,275Cr 8-KIMS Hospitals- Rs. 2,498Cr 9-HealthCare Global (HCG) - Rs. 1,912Cr 10-Rainbow Children's Hospitals- Rs. 1,236Cr 11-Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH)- Rs. 1,219Cr 12-Shalby Hospitals- Rs. 933Cr 13-Artemis Hospitals- Rs. 878Cr 14-Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals - Rs. 670Cr 15-Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital- Rs. 319Cr 16-Kauvery Hospital- Rs.177Cr 17-Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute- Rs.48Cr 18-Aashka Hospital- Rs.22Cr ➡ As far as Temasek is concerned: ✨ It bought an additional 41% from Manipal by pumping $2B, valuing it at Rs.40,000Cr. *Since then the revenue has jumped by 59% from Rs.4,600Cr to Rs.6,500Cr. ✨ It might buy 60% of HealthCare Global (HCG). ✨ Temasek also invested $80m in Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital as well. ✨ This $2B has allowed Manipal Hospitals to acquire Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Kolkata with 1400 beds spread across 11 hospitals in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand & Assam. ✨ It also bought off 17% stake in Medanta from Punj Lloyd Limited. ➡ IHH Healthcare had acquired Gleneagles and bought 31% stake in Fortis Healthcare. ➡ Blackstone invested in KIMSHEALTH and bought 80% in it. ✨ Let me know your honest point of view on this infra expansion. Is it good for us or bad? ✨ Do you think Mid-Size Hospitals improve their survival chances adopting technology & investing in building world-class Patient Experience? 👨‍⚕️ Are you, as a DOCTOR-RUN hospital, confused about your future, Follow AGENDA HEALTH | DM with your issues. #healthcare #healthtech #india #hospitals #doctors #PE #privateequity #revenue #market #valuations #mergersandacquisition #HealthcareIndustry #MedicalTourism #IndianHealthcare #HospitalManagement #HealthcareServices #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcareFinance #HospitalOperations #CostOptimization #PatientCare #MedicalServices #HealthcareEconomics #HospitalAdministration #HealthcareSuccess

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