The document summarizes the history and current state of India's healthcare industry. It discusses how healthcare was traditionally based on voluntary work and herbal medicine before British rule introduced hospitals run by Christian missionaries. After independence, the government prioritized primary healthcare but could not meet growing demand, leading to the private sector entering in the 1980s. Today, the private sector operates large corporate and charitable hospitals alongside the government and is driving innovation through new technologies and medical tourism.
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The document summarizes the history and current state of India's healthcare industry. It discusses how healthcare was traditionally based on voluntary work and herbal medicine before British rule introduced hospitals run by Christian missionaries. After independence, the government prioritized primary healthcare but could not meet growing demand, leading to the private sector entering in the 1980s. Today, the private sector operates large corporate and charitable hospitals alongside the government and is driving innovation through new technologies and medical tourism.
The document summarizes the history and current state of India's healthcare industry. It discusses how healthcare was traditionally based on voluntary work and herbal medicine before British rule introduced hospitals run by Christian missionaries. After independence, the government prioritized primary healthcare but could not meet growing demand, leading to the private sector entering in the 1980s. Today, the private sector operates large corporate and charitable hospitals alongside the government and is driving innovation through new technologies and medical tourism.
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The document summarizes the history and current state of India's healthcare industry. It discusses how healthcare was traditionally based on voluntary work and herbal medicine before British rule introduced hospitals run by Christian missionaries. After independence, the government prioritized primary healthcare but could not meet growing demand, leading to the private sector entering in the 1980s. Today, the private sector operates large corporate and charitable hospitals alongside the government and is driving innovation through new technologies and medical tourism.
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HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY
Health = complete physical, mental and
social well being & just not the non existence of disease or ailment • Health is a primary human right • Due importance by the Constitution through Article 21 The Indian Health sector consists • Medical care providers like physicians, specialist clinics, nursing homes, hospitals. • Diagnostic service centers and pathology laboratories. • Medical equipment manufacturers. • Contract research organizations (CRO's), pharmaceutical manufacturers • Third party support service providers (catering, laundry). Before Independence • Conventionally health care based on voluntary work • Acute knowledge in the medicinal properties of plants & herbs passed on from 1 generation to another to be used for treatment. • Britishers changed the scenario. • Hospitals managed by Christian missionaries took centre stage. After Independence • Healthcare shambles with large number of deaths & spread of infectious diseases. • After independence the GOI laid stress on Primary Health Care & India has put in sustained efforts to better the health care system across the country. • The government initiative not enough to meet demands from a growing population • sources of finance critical for the sustainability of the health sector. Entry of Private Sector • About 20 years back, private sectors venture consisted of only solo practitioners, small hospitals and nursing homes. • Quality of service - excellent esp. hospitals run by charitable trusts & religious foundations. • In 1980's GOI realize its own operations nt able to provide for health care, Govt. allowed entry of private sector to reduce the gap b/w supply & demand for healthcare. • Private hospitals managed by corporate, non-profit or charitable organizations.
• Establishment of private sector resulted in emergence of
opportunities in terms of medical equipment, information technology in health services, BPO, Telemedicine and medical tourism.
• Large companies & affluent individuals started 5
hospitals dominate space for high end market.
• Private sector made tremendous progress, but on the flip
side it is also responsible for increasing inequality in healthcare sector. Information Technology In Health Services
• Information technology being used in health
services. • Barcode Medication Administration technology used to medication dispensing errors, improve patient safety in hospital settings.
• Chronic Disease Management technology used to
manage chronic illness like diabetes & heart failure. • Telehealth technology connect doctors & patients in different geographical locations. Medical Tourism • relatively new concept, becoming popular Globally
• India has several advantages in favor of medical
tourism like infrastructure, technology, cost effective medical care and hospitalization qualified and skilled doctors
• Traditional Indian rejuvenation methods like yoga,
ayurvedic massage find favor with people in western countries & corporate hospitals & wellness centers