APOLLO-HOSPITALS
In sickness and in health!
[This article was published in the October 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The health care industry needs trained human resources to handle IT applications. This eHealth issue focuses on the human resource needs of the health industry.
Apollo Hospitals to set up 250 small health centres
The Tamil Nadu-based Apollo Hospitals group will set up 250 small hospitals across the country including the north-east by 2013, a senior company official revealed recently.
Govt may allow private players to set up medical colleges
In a move aimed at bridging healthcare needs, the government is planning to allow private healthcare players and profit-making bodies to set up medical colleges. The government may also relax the existing regulations to facilitate their entry.
NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS
[This article was published in the August 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Business News
Apollo lines up INR 1000 cr for buys in Spain, Peru
Having failed to identify suitable targets in the UK, Apollo Hospitals is eyeing acquisition opportunities in other markets. The company is scouting for opportunities in Spain and Peru and eyeing tertiary level hospitals in both countries. The move will enable Apollo to gain a foothold in the European and Latin American markets.
Seven companies vie for Kolhapur’s health city project
Seven companies have evinced interest in the INR 600 crore Medical Health City project proposed by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC).
Yash Birla to enter domestic health & wellness market
The INR 3,000 crore Yash Birla group has decided to enter the domestic health and wellness market through a new company, Birla Wellness.
National Health Policy – Need for Reforms : Dr. Ajit K. Nagpal (MBBS), Chairman utive Council, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Center, New Delhi
[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Organisation and financing of healthcare services in a country depends largely on its economy & socio-political environment
Government extends 5 yr tax holiday for all hospitals
Government of India has extended a five-year tax holiday, currently given only to hospitals in the rural areas, to those across the country, sending the shares of healthcare providers higher.
Conference on Medical Value Tourism
[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
CII Northern Region Headquarters recently organised a one and half day conference on medical value tourism, between 7-8 February 2008 at the impressive office premises of its headquarters in Chandigarh.
First of its kind course in telehealth in south Asia
The 7th Telehealth Technology Course is to be held from 31st March – 12th April 2008. This course is being jointly conducted by Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation and Anna University.
