NAVIGATING THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE IN INDIAN HEALTHCARE

In an engaging conversation with Dr. Anuj Tiwari, Group CEO, Sparsh Hospitals & Critical Care, Healthcare Radius explores the forces reshaping Indian healthcare.

- Nehal Gautam

India’s healthcare sector is alive with transformation, driven by new regulations, cutting-edge technology, and ambitious government initiatives. Hospitals today are more than places of healing—they're tackling a complex web of rules that can either challenge or propel their growth. In an engaging conversation with Dr. Anuj Tiwari, Group CEO, Sparsh Hospitals & Critical Care, Healthcare Radius explores the forces reshaping Indian healthcare. Dr. Tiwari shares sharp insights on how policies like the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) and Ayushman Bharat are changing the game, presenting both obstacles and exciting possibilities for hospitals to innovate and excel.

The NDHM is a bold step forward, urging hospitals to digitize patient records through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Picture a world where a patient's medical history is instantly accessible, streamlined and efficient. Yet, for smaller or rural hospitals, the cost of upgrading to digital systems is a steep hurdle. Add to that the GST on hospital services and equipment, alongside rigorous NABH quality standards, and hospital leaders are kept on their toes. Dr. Tiwari views these challenges as opportunities.

Hospitals that embrace NABH accreditation or align with NDHM's data standards can build trust, attract top talent, and even draw international patients, turning compliance into a competitive edge.