A new day, a new way
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] March 2011 began with a happy note with Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee
“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
Baby steps towards
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] The boost provided to healthcare is positive but imposition of service tax on medical fees and diagnostic tests hurt the healthcare industry
“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.
“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;
Medicall 2011 at Kolkata
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] MEDICALL
“jaslok is at the forefront of medical advances” : Col M Masand, Jaslok Hospital, India
It is uncanny to imagine a defence officer, who once held the responsibility of operating army tanks, is now a well-known CEO of a leading hospital in the country and saving lives of thousands of ailing patients each day
Modelling the Future
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] An integrated RIS-PACS solution lessens the manipulation of image manually and gives more time to the expert for faster uations
“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:
Indo-French meet on psychiatry to be held in New Delhi (India)
An Indo-French meet on psychiatry, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy will be held in New Delhi (India) soon.
“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.
The Needle of Diagnostics
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Powered by technology, dominated by corporates and driven by new-age consumers, the diagnostic laboratory market in India has taken a giant leap forward
Global warming hits world’s largest tiger reserve
There has been erosion of the habitat of tiger in the Sunderbans (West Bengal, India) due to global warming.
