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Over the past decade, India has achieved significant milestones in the realm of public health, marking notable progress in enhancing life expectancy, curbing fertility rates, and mitigating maternal and child mortality rates. The country has made focused efforts to meet the targets set under Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, India has witnessed a discernible enhancement in the proportion of resources allocated to the public sector, reflecting a commitment to bolstering the nation's healthcare infrastructure.
Despite significant improvements in healthcare, India still lags behind many other developing countries in providing quality healthcare to its citizens. By 2029, India's population is projected to reach 1.5 billion, making it the world's most populous nation, surpassing China. This population growth brings twin challenges: a rapidly increasing geriatric population, expected to reach 230 million over next10-12 years, and a shifting disease pattern with a rising prevalence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. To meet the desired healthcare infrastructure and access, India's total healthcare spending needs to increase to 6-7% of GDP.
The FICCI Health Services Committee, established in 2006, has been instrumental in fostering collaboration among stakeholders to build the foundation for high-quality healthcare through various initiatives. Factors such as increasing awareness, higher insurance penetration, and demographic shifts are expected to drive the growth of the healthcare sector in India.
FICCI Health Services Committee constituted in 2006, has been pivotal in facilitating interaction among stakeholders to jointly work towards creating the building blocks for achieving quality healthcare through initiatives like:
- Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for tertiary, secondary and primary care
- National Costing Guidelines
- Categorisation of healthcare providers
- Standardization of quality indicators
- National Electronic Health Records
- Innovation in Healthcare
- Non-communicable diseases
- Bridging the skill gaps and
- Advocating quality through accreditation of hospitals and laboratories
In view of the inadequate healthcare infrastructure, human resource, regulations and quality, the Committee has submitted recommendations to the Government from time to time. Recently we have been supporting the government by providing inputs and recommendations for the new National Health Policy 2017and NITI Aayog’s Vision Document for Health, workable models for PPP projects especially for Medical Education and NCDs as well as other significant issues like nursing reforms and public health.
Committee's Objectives:
- Provide recommendations for policy change and regulatory reforms
- Promote and disseminate information on Quality Assurance Mechanism
- Facilitate streamlining of sectoral issues amongst stakeholders
- Develop white papers on relevant issues with stakeholder consultation
- Provide Networking and collaboration Platform
Healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors, both in terms of revenue and employment. The sector has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.52% between 2016 and 2022. The Indian healthcare market, which was valued at US$ 110 billion in 2016 is now projected to reach US$ 638 billion by 2025.
The Government of India, through its National Health Policy and with wide-ranged central schemes and programs, has been playing a crucial role in achieving the progress for the healthcare goals. The country has witnessed a transformative shift in healthcare policy and practice with government’s ambitious initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country.
All these initiatives are complemented through collaborations with the private sector, non-profit organizations, healthcare start-ups and international partners, who have been instrumental in expanding access to advanced medical services, fostering innovation in healthcare delivery, improving healthcare outcomes and promoting health equity across the country.
For the healthcare sector to achieve sustainable growth, a well-defined partnership between the government and the private sector is crucial.
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National Stroke Summit 2025
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Nov
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FICCI-BDO Paper on ‘Expanding the Reach of Diagnostics: The Digital Advantage’
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FICCI-EY compendium of recommendations on ‘Road Map for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’
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FICCI-KPMG Paper on ‘The Future of PG Medical Education in India: the 2047 Roadmap’
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FICCI-Symbiosis White Paper on ‘Synergizing Healthcare Proficiencies through Interdisciplinary Education’
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FICCI Report on ‘Advancing Primary Healthcare in India through AAMs’
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FICCI HEAL 2024
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Jun
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Call for Application: FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2024 (16th Edition)
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May
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FICCI-EY report - ‘Decoding India’s Healthcare Landscape’
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Oct
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Position Paper on “Empowering Her Health”
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Govt ensuring last mile coverage to provide health services to remote areas: Prof SP Singh Baghel, MoS, Health & Family Welfare, GoI
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FICCI-KPMG Knowledge Paper on “New age healthcare delivery models in India”
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2023 (15th Edition)
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FICCI HEAL 2023
Healthcare METAmorphosis
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Call for Application: FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2023 (15th Edition)
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Huge scope for collaborative efforts towards affordability and accessibility of cancer care in India: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI
Dec
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FICCI HEAL Recommendations 2022
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Oct
Press Release
Digitization will result in desirable attributes in the healthcare system: CEO, National Health Authority
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FICCI-KPMG Paper on "Strengthening healthcare workforce in India: the 2047 agenda"
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Public-Private, Centre and States, all should work together on Universal Healthcare: Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India
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Partnership between government and private sector key in managing any crisis: Smriti Zubin Irani
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FICCI and KPMG releases a report titled 'Strengthening healthcare workforce in India: the 2047 agenda - Top 20 priorities' at the 1​6th edition of FICCI's annual healthcare conference- FICCI HEAL 2022
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2022
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FICCI-EY Paper on "Call for Action: Making cancer care more accessible and affordable in India"
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FICCI HEAL 2022
'Healthcare Transformation: Driving India's Economic Growth'
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FICCI commits to adopt 1 lakh TB patients under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
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Private sector a critical player; Must get involved in primary healthcare: Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, GoI
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FICCI Health Services Committee condemns abuse and violence against medical professionals
Jan
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Roundtable on 'A Road Map for Universal Health Care'
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Health for Seniors - A definitive opportunity in the decade ahead
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Need to ensure localized strategies to address any event of future COVID waves: FICCI-EY Report
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Prevent, Plan and Prepare: Strategies to win against the pandemic
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Oct
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FICCI-KPMG India report highlights COVID-19 induced healthcare transformation in India
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PM JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it: Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog
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Private-public partnership crucial to create a sustainable long-term model of the Indian healthcare system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, GoI
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FICCI-KPMG Knowledge Paper on 'COVID Induced Healthcare Transformation in India'
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2021
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FICCI HEAL 2021
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India needs robust point of care interventions for tackling future infectious diseases: FICCI-ELSEVIER Whitepaper on Infectious Diseases beyond COVID-19
Sep
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Overarching reforms like National Health Policy 2017 & National Health Mission transformed Indian healthcare status: Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary
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India's Mega Healthcare Reforms- Shifting the Paradigm
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FICCI to organize 'Integrating Methods of Pharmaco-economics to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation' on 23 September '21
Jul
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FICCI Expert Talk on 'COVID Healthcare Infrastructure and Paediatric Care'
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Imperative to accelerate momentum for adoption of consumer health solutions to support the national health system: Drug Controller General, MoH&FW
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Self-Care for a Self-Reliant India
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Forecasting, Vaccination and Advance Planning of COVID-19 Management
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Apr
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FICCI-BVMW procure 1,500 oxygen concentrators from Germany
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Science, technology and innovation plays critical role when the world is faced with unprecedented challenges like COVID-19: Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST
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FICCI welcomes move to lower age criteria for COVID-19 vaccination
Feb
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FICCI partners with CIF, TRI, & the Consulate General of India for the 'Canada - India Healthcare Summit 2021'
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Private sector willing to partner with the government for accelerating COVID-19 vaccine administration
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Protecting India: Public Private Partnership for vaccinating against COVID-19
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Government adopting privacy and security features in NDHM design: CEO, AB-PMJAY
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Need to ensure good quality healthcare, accessible and affordable for all: Vice President of India
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FICCI HEAL recommendations
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Leapfrogging to a Digital Healthcare System: Re-imagining Healthcare for Every Indian
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HEAL 2020
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Vice President of India to inaugurate three-day 'FICCI HEAL 2020' on 29th September
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East India FICCI Vision Care Conclave
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Integrate Mental Health and Well-Being in Your Organization’s Work Culture
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Mentored Workshop for HR Professionals - Integrate Mental Health and Well-Being in Your Organization's Work Culture
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#FICCFASTFORWARD: How healthy is the healthcare sector?
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FICCI-Elsevier Web-session on Anxiety Management during epidemic amongst COVID warriors- Healthcare Practitioners, Nurses
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FICCI-Medvarsity Workshop featuring Prof. Dr. K. Ganapathy to help you incorporate Telehealth in your practice
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FICCI moots need for Economical, Accurate & Scalable COVID-19 Testing Solutions for seroprevalence studies
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FICCI Roundtable to deliberate on the future strategy for COVID containment
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Mar
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FICCI welcomes relief measures announced by Finance Minister, it is a good first step
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FICCI pledges support to government to help minimize the impact of COVID-19 in India
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Indian pharma industry likely to reach $100 billion and medical devices sector reach $50 billion by 2025 - D V Sadananda Gowda
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FICCI Issues General Advisory for Members on COVID-19 - 'Be Alert and Not Anxious'
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FICCI-NATHEALTH sign MoU to strengthen healthcare systems
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MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and NATHELATH
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Aug
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Biocon, Manipal chiefs win FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2019
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No public-private demarcation for the agenda of improving healthcare in India: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog
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Re-engineering Indian Healthcare 2.0
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FICCI-ELICIT Information guides for facilitating execution of end-of-life decisions
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Improving End-of-Life Care & Decision-Making - patient
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FICCI HEAL 2019: Health of Healthcare in India
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May
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India to have 2,500 new hospitals in 5 years, creating 2.5 million jobs - Dr V K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog
Feb
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PPP in digital health can provide affordable access and quality in Indian healthcare and catalyse Ayushman Bharat: Commerce Secretary
Jan
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FICCI welcomes government's move to accord 'industry status' to hospitals
Dec
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Government committed to providing quality healthcare within the country and outside through promoting healthcare services sector- Suresh Prabhu
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India Pavilion at Oman Health Exhibition & Conference
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Govt. keen to formalise a multi-stakeholder forum to make healthcare affordable & accessible to all: Health Minister J P Nadda
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Lt. Governor of Delhi felicitates 16 healthcare professionals & institutions at the 10th FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards ceremony
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FICCI HEAL 2018: Recommendations
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FICCI Code of Ethics for Health Services Industry
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Demystifying Healthcare Costs: A scientific Approach
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FICCI HEAL 2018: Healthcare at Crossroads
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Roundtable on 'Nursing Reforms: Critical for Achieving Universal Health Coverage'
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Call for Application: Healthcare Excellence Awards 2018
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Mar
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FICCI welcomes launch of world's largest Universal Health Coverage Program
Dec
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IRDAI Chief calls for devising simple health insurance products to enhance coverage
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FICCI-KPMG Report suggests Health Savings Account scheme linked to a high deductible health insurance cover
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Health insurance for the MSME workforce is key to the sector's growth story: FICCI-KPMG knowledge paper on the MSME sector
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Health insurance remains underpenetrated and expensive in the eyes of consumers in India: FICCI-EY Knowledge Paper
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10th Annual Health Insurance Conference
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International Arogya 2017, first international summit on AYUSH and wellness gets underway
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The Healthcare Consumer - Understanding Expectations & Experiences in the Patient's Journey
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FICCI HEAL 2017: "Indian Healthcare: A Patient's View"
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FICCI Seminar on "Let's Talk Depression"
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Dec
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Value Added Service- Wellness and Preventive
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"Healthcare must become accessible and affordable as it is a social justice issue", says IRDAI Chairman
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FICCI-IMS Knowledge Paper on Medical value travel in India
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FICCI - EY Thematic Paper on 'Re-engineering Indian Healthcare'
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FICCI-KPMG Paper on 'Indian Healthcare Start-ups- An inside look into funding'
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016
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Aug
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Re-engineering 'People, Processes & Technology' key to provide quality healthcare to all: Health & Family Welfare Secretary
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Demand for trained nurses will increase every year: FICCI-EY report
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Nursing reforms - Paradigm shift for a bright future
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FICCI HEAL 2016: 'Re-engineering Indian Healthcare'
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"Re-engineering Indian healthcare is critical for the country" says FICCI
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Recommendations HEAL 2016
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May
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FICCI takes the onus of encouraging its member organizations to celebrate 2nd International Day of Yoga
Jan
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Saving Two Lives: Unravelling the Burden of Thyroid and Influenza in Pregnancy
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Structured OPD covers can prevent 44% of hospitalization cases and reduce Out of Pocket healthcare spend: FICCI-Feedback Consulting Report
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Health insurance should be customer and community driven, says IRDAI Chief
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A Guide Framework for OPD & Preventive Health Insurance in India
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FICCI Report on Critical Illness - Amended and Additional Definitions for the Indian Market
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FICCI 8th Annual Health Insurance Conference: 'Creating Value through Customer Centricity'
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Oct
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Advantage Health Care - India 2015
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Sep
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Invest in preventive care, technological innovations, customize treatment and promote alternative medicine: Sangita Reddy
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2015 presented
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Medical devices makers seek regulatory clarity, fiscal incentives, innovation hubs and correction of inverted import duty structure at 'FICCI Heal 2015'
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Need for Innovative Financing Models to reshape the Indian Healthcare: FICCI-IMS Report
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FICCI IMS Report on "Raising Capital in Healthcare"
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Aug
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Govt. could provide public facilities to private sector to set up clinics, medical schools, colleges and diagnostic facilities
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Healthcare: The neglected GDP driver. Need for a paradigm shift
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FICCI HEAL 2015 :"India's Healthcare: Time for Paradigm Shift"
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Jun
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Business houses should increasingly introduce Yoga under their employee wellness programs - FICCI
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FICCI statement on Yoga Day
May
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Launch of 'Advantage Health Care - India 2015'
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Dec
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FICCI-Vidal Healthcare knowledge paper 'Leapfrogging beyond Hospitalization' & FICCI-Deloitte report on 'Ensuring care for the golden years - Way forward for India'
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Leapfrogging beyond Hospitalization
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Ensuring care for the golden years - Way forward for India
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7th Annual Health Insurance Conference
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Nov
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SHARE-FICCI Project-Partnerships Beyond Borders: 'Workshops on Gateway to Africa'
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FICCI-KPMG Knowledge Paper on 'Medical Value Travel in India'
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FICCI-EY Knowledge Paper on 'Healthcare Innovation & Medical Technology: reaching the unreached'
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FICCI HEAL 2014: Theme- "Innovation Enabling Access"
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Workshop on SNOMED CT - Introduction and Implementation
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FICCI recommends a blended approach towards universal health coverage
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FICCI's Wish List for Health Care and Life Sciences
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FICCI-AAPI Innovator's Sandbox
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Dec
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FICCI Knowledge Paper on Health Insurance Vision 20:20
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FICCI Health Insurance Conference 2013 "Health Insurance Vision 2020: From Regulation to Development"
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Reinventing Affordable & Universal Healthcare Through Innovation
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Universal Health Cover for India: Evolving a framework for healthcare reimbursement methodologies
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FICCI HEAL 2013: Recommendations
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FICCI HEAL 2013: "Sustainable Quality Healthcare"
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2013
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FICCI-NABL Awareness Seminar on `Quality in Diagnostics & Hospital Care`
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FICCI Healthcare Innovations Sandbox Session
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FICCI-NABL Awareness Seminar on Quality in Diagnostics & Hospital Care
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FICCI India Pavilion at the International Medical Travel Exhibition and Conference (IMTEC 2013)
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FICCI-NABL Awareness Seminar on Quality in Diagnostics & Hospital Care
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FICCI Working Paper on Health Insurance Fraud
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FICCI Health Insurance Conference
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Nov
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FICCI-NABL Awareness Seminar on "Quality in Diagnostics"
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Oct
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FICCI welcomes Govt. efforts in reduction of Healthcare Costs; Says hospital categorization should be based on NABH Accreditation and not cost of care
Aug
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Universal Health Cover for India: Demystifying Financing Needs
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FICCI Health care Excellence Awards
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FICCI HEAL 2012: Recommendations
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FICCI HEAL 2012
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Jul
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FICCI-NABL & IMA creates Awareness on Importance of Quality in Lab Practice
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FICCI & AICTE work towards bridging the gap in healthcare domain to meet workforce shortage
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Importance of Quality in Lab Practice
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Jan
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FICCI's stand on fire at AMRI Hospital, Kolkata
Nov
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Roundtable on "Developing Capacities to Tackle Chronic Diseases"
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Sep
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Evidence Based Medicine: A Peek in Inevitable Journey for India
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FICCI HEAL 2011: Recommendations
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FICCI HEAL 2011:'From Dis-ease to Health-ease'
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FICCI Healthcare Excellence AWARDS 2011:'Successful Innovations'
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Aug
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Conference on Accessibility and Availability of Quality Healthcare for all
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Jun
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Seminar on "Nursing and Allied Health: Collaboration opportunities between India and UK"
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Mar
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FICCI welcomes roll-back of service tax levy on healthcare services
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Jan
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Workshop on Health Insurance in Latin America:Lessons for India
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Sep
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Health Insurance Report-2010
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FICCI HEAL 2010
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Healthcare For All: Global Standards With Local Touch
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Jul
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Three FICCI working groups reports to Sustain growth of Health Insurance sector
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Seminar on Medical Care in Gujarat: Current Scenario and Future
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May
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Health Insurance Workshop
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Sep
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FICCI HEAL 2009 - Future of Healthcare: Integration, Inclusion & Quality
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Public – private partnership for universal, affordable and quality healthcare
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Jul
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Standardisation Initiatives by The FICCI Health Insurance Committee
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Standardisation Initiatives by the FICCI Health Insurance Group
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Jun
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Delegation to AAPI Convention 2009
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Sep
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Fostering Quality Healthcare For All
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Aug
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FICCI HEAL 2008: Recommendations for the Road Ahead
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FICCI HEAL 2008 : Fostering Quality Healthcare For All
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