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The Government of India has been the main providers of healthcare up until the 1980’s. Most of India's billion-plus people struggle with a public health care system that is overburdened in cities and virtually nonexistent in villages. On the other hand, over the last decade, the Indian medical system has undergone some changes with increasingly strong participation by the private sector. Currently, private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics play a major role in the administration of Indian healthcare. These private hospitals and clinics are highly advanced and provide world-class medical services. As part of the social and economic needs of the country, hospitals are also obliged to care for patients who are economically disadvantaged. The challenge before India is to make such top quality care accessible for the majority of its people.
Private hospitals use the latest state-of-the-art technology available and perform more complex procedures and treatments often than their public sector counterparts. Equipment is imported from countries like the USA, UK, Germany, Japan etc. Doctors employed at these hospitals are highly educated with years of experience. Most of the doctors have had a good exposure working in the west and understand patients’ needs.
India’s private healthcare system is booming, the growth comes on the back of a large (about 200 million) middle class with very high expectations. This is also coupled with the fact that an increasing number of people from overseas see India as a destination where they can combine high quality affordable healthcare along with the possibility of seeing and experiencing one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Another key driver is that Indian private hospitals and medical facilities have literally no waiting times for surgeries.
India has established world-class expertise in complex medical practices such as cardiac care, cosmetic surgery, joint replacements, etc. While the treatment in Indian private hospitals are at par with the hospitals in USA and UK, the cost for such treatment in India is actually a fraction of what it would cost in any of those countries. India received a little over 150,000 overseas visitors who flew over for healthcare related surgeries and medical tourism.
Global Health Insurance policies offered by Globalsurance can assist you to customize the policy coverage to suit your individual needs. This will provide you full protection for yourself and your family while you discover the natural, cultural and historical beauty of India.
For more information about India, international medical insurance that we can provide, or to receive a free quote, please contact one of our expert advisers today. |
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