ET Edge, a subsidiary of The Economic Times, founded to empower multiple sectors, industries and segments through the dispersion of critical business knowledge through strategically developed conferences and summits today held ‘The Economic Times Healthcare Summit’. Woven around the theme of ‘Reaching the Unreached - From Policy to Action’, the conclave aims to specifically focus on the ‘C’ level executives leading the organizations from the fore front while assessing the sector’s course ahead and figuring out ways to enhance healthcare facilities in India.
The summit was opened by Mr. Rajendra P. Gupta, President, Disease Management Association of India followed by a keynote address on ‘Swastha India - Making Health a Fundamental Right’ by Mr Lov Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Health & family Welfare. The event comprised of various focused panel discussions and case study presentations by senior industry barons such as; Anil Saini, COO & CIO, Ricoh India, A Velumani, MD, Thyrocare, Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare, Ajit K Nagpal, Chairman , Amity Pacific Forum, Charu Sehgal, Senior Director, Strategy and Operations Division and Head, Healthcare Vertical, Deloitte and many others
Speaking on the occasion Rajendra P. Gupta, President, Disease Management Association of India said, “Over the last decade, most Indian health-care providers have concentrated on expanding infrastructure to reach out to more patients through increased focus on technology, education & training. However there is a need to focus more intently on improving patient satisfaction specifically in the rural areas through innovative technology”. Recognizing the increasing importance of growing healthcare needs in India, the Economic Times: Healthcare Summit aims to focus on the major developments in the healthcare sector and understand the existing challenges in the current scenario while preparing for the future.
The daylong event comprised of various focused case study presentations and interactive panel discussions delving on issues related to Diagnostics & Screenings - Role of technology & private sector, Chronic Diseases – Role of technology & private sector, Rural Health - Technology and Private Sector, Telemedicine & Health: Now or Never, Role of Technology in Changing Health Behaviour and eHealth Standards and Best Practice Models.
Other opinion leaders present on the occasion included V K Subburaj, Secretary, Department of AIDS Control, Sanjeev K Chaudhry- MD, SRL, Manoj Shah- MD, Mastel India, Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Superspeciality, Supten Nath Sarbadhikari, Project Director, National Health Portal, MoHFW; N K Dhamija, MOHFW, GOI; Vikram Tiwathis, Associate Director, COAI, Neena Pahuja, Director General, Ministry of Communication and IT and others
About ET Edge:
Times Conferences Ltd. functional under the brand name ET Edge is an Economic Times subsidiary, founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences and summits. Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge would strive to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create social and business ecology, conducive to the positive changes required by the industry. The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, roundtables and case studies. The forums would ensure senior decision makers are equipped with information to respond to challenges they face not just in India but also globally.
The summit was opened by Mr. Rajendra P. Gupta, President, Disease Management Association of India followed by a keynote address on ‘Swastha India - Making Health a Fundamental Right’ by Mr Lov Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Health & family Welfare. The event comprised of various focused panel discussions and case study presentations by senior industry barons such as; Anil Saini, COO & CIO, Ricoh India, A Velumani, MD, Thyrocare, Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare, Ajit K Nagpal, Chairman , Amity Pacific Forum, Charu Sehgal, Senior Director, Strategy and Operations Division and Head, Healthcare Vertical, Deloitte and many others
Speaking on the occasion Rajendra P. Gupta, President, Disease Management Association of India said, “Over the last decade, most Indian health-care providers have concentrated on expanding infrastructure to reach out to more patients through increased focus on technology, education & training. However there is a need to focus more intently on improving patient satisfaction specifically in the rural areas through innovative technology”. Recognizing the increasing importance of growing healthcare needs in India, the Economic Times: Healthcare Summit aims to focus on the major developments in the healthcare sector and understand the existing challenges in the current scenario while preparing for the future.
The daylong event comprised of various focused case study presentations and interactive panel discussions delving on issues related to Diagnostics & Screenings - Role of technology & private sector, Chronic Diseases – Role of technology & private sector, Rural Health - Technology and Private Sector, Telemedicine & Health: Now or Never, Role of Technology in Changing Health Behaviour and eHealth Standards and Best Practice Models.
Other opinion leaders present on the occasion included V K Subburaj, Secretary, Department of AIDS Control, Sanjeev K Chaudhry- MD, SRL, Manoj Shah- MD, Mastel India, Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Superspeciality, Supten Nath Sarbadhikari, Project Director, National Health Portal, MoHFW; N K Dhamija, MOHFW, GOI; Vikram Tiwathis, Associate Director, COAI, Neena Pahuja, Director General, Ministry of Communication and IT and others
About ET Edge:
Times Conferences Ltd. functional under the brand name ET Edge is an Economic Times subsidiary, founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences and summits. Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge would strive to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create social and business ecology, conducive to the positive changes required by the industry. The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, roundtables and case studies. The forums would ensure senior decision makers are equipped with information to respond to challenges they face not just in India but also globally.
