“We aim to create an IT-enabled network of specialised hospitals” : Jagannath MS, Columbia Asia Hospitals
As the CFO of Columbia Asia Hospitals, Jagannath MS, delivers healthcare through the best model of hospitals and medical excellence.
Interviews
“We plan to develop a national database system called CIES” : Anil Swarup, Director General – Labour Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GOvt of India
The brainchild of Anil Swarup, Director General for Labour Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India has transformed the life of millions of people in the unorganised sector, through the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
“mHealth is empowering the healthcare delivery system in India” : Dr BS Bedi, C-DAC, India
Dr BS Bedi, Advisor-Health Informatics, C-DAC, Government of India, has streamlined telemedicine centers and standardised mHealth services with effective framework of IT into the industry.
“In the coming decade, ICT will play an important role in hospital management” : Dr Nagendra Swamy SC, President- Manipal Hospitals, India
With a hospital information system already in place, Manipal Hospitals is planning an expansion spree by connecting all its hospitals through an HIS. Dr Nagendra Swamy oversees, among other responsibilities, the functioning and operations of the Bangalore Cluster of Manipal Hospitals.
EMRs – An Odyssey to Holy Nirvana : Gp Capt (Dr) Sanjeev Sood, Air Force Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Gp Capt (Dr) Sanjeev Sood, Hospital and Health Systems Administrator, Air Force Hospital, Chandigarh, has successfully managed several Air Force Hospitals (Station Medicare Centres) providing quality and comprehensive medical cover to a large dependent population.
“Tele-health is being viewed as a distinct service, as a subspecialty” : Prof K Ganapathy, President – Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation
Prof K Ganapathy, President, Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation and Telemedicine Society of India, and President Elect, Indian Society for Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, is a pioneer in introducing telemedicine in India. A renowned neurosurgeon, Dr Ganapathy has initiated pilot projects in using wireless telemedicine in several rural areas in India.
“claims servicing would continue to be a key area of focus” : Bhargav Dasgupta, MD and CEO, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, India
ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd. is the largest private sector general insurance company in India. In an interaction with eHealth, Bhargav Dasgupta, MD and CEO, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company shared his perspective on the emerging health insurance environment in India vis-a-vis the world. Excerpts:
“TI’s semiconductor technology makes life healthier” : Rakesh Joshi, Business Development manager, Medical Business, Texas Instruments India, India
As the Business Development Manager at Texas Instruments, Rakesh Joshi is responsible for setting short-term and long-term strategies to develop business with new customers and expand business with existing customers in the medical segment in India.
“At Dr Lal PathLabs, service, quality and innovation is a way of life” : Dr Om Manchanda, CEO, Dr Lal Path Labs, India
As the CEO of Dr Lal Path Labs, Dr Om Manchanda has been instrumental in driving the business as well as quality operations of the laboratory. Today, LPL has a strong laboratory network in more than 500 cities serving more than three million patients every year across India
“We are investing `20 crore on total laboratory automation” : Dr A Velumani, Thyrocare, India
A former scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) with a focus on Thyroid research, Dr A Velumani, started Thyrocare Technologies with the objective of testing blood samples for Thyroid in 1996. Today, Thyrocare, is among the top laboratory brands in the country
“ICT is a vital tool for efficient delivery of healthcare services” : Amod Kumar, Project Director – Maternal and Newborn Health Project (Manthan Project), IntraHealth, India
Amod Kumar is an Indian Administrative Services officer of the 1995 batch, belonging to UP Cadre. He has held several positions in the UP government, some of which include, Special Secretary, Basic Education & Director, Mid-day-Meal;
“IT applications serve as the backbone of our operations” : Dr Sumit Dutta, General Manager – Quest Diagnostics, India
As the Vice President and General Manager of Quest Diagnostics, Dr Sumit Dutta is responsible for creating an environment of quality, integrity and success for patients, customers and employees. Today, Quest Diagnostics is one of the largest pathology laboratories in the world.
