Conducting A More Equitable Community Health Needs Assessment

Over the years, many CHNAs have relied heavily on secondary data with only limited input from those communities served by the institution. This approach overemphasizes aggregate individual behaviors and underemphasizes structural patterns and systemic barriers. CHNAs provide an opportunity for significant and impactful change, making authentic incorporation of community voice critical to the process. Employing … Read more

“No Cause For Alarm”: Indian Health Agency On HMPV Virus Spreading In China

Human Metapneumovirus: Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr Atul Goyal suggested taking general precautions against all respiratory infections New Delhi:A top official of the country’s repository of technical knowledge on medical issues has asked people not to panic over the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) … Read more

How lifestyle changes will drive the healthcare market in 2025

As we step into 2025, the healthcare market is poised for notable changes, influenced significantly by evolving lifestyle patterns. Increasing awareness about the impact of daily habits on health is encouraging people to adopt more proactive approaches to their well-being. This shift from focusing solely on treatment to emphasising prevention is gradually shaping the industry.Demand … Read more

Ringing in the new year in turbulent times: What lies ahead for foreign policy in 2025

Germans who are detained or in custody abroad receive support from consular officers. This consular support includes visits in prison, trying to obtain better detention conditions, monitoring trials and maintaining contact with family members.Now that the COVID‑19 pandemic is over, the number of Germans travelling abroad is steadily rising again. In 2025, our missions abroad … Read more

Modified policy to revive ageing oilfields expected to be out in 2025

Modified policy to revive ageing oilfields expected to be out in 2025 The government may notify the modified version of the policy on enhanced recovery (ER) and improved recovery (IR) for oil and gas in 2025, officials said. Set to replace the existing policy from 2018, the new policy is expected to provide better financial … Read more

2025 outlook: SAHIs set to grow at 22%, outpace overall health insurance sector

(SAHIs) are expected to lead the health insurance segment’s growth in India, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20-22% over the next two years. This outpaces the overall health insurance sector, which is forecasted to grow at 17-18% annually, according to CareEdge Ratings. The segment’s share within general insurance is likely to … Read more

Life Insurance Credit Losses to Rise Within Ratings Expectations in 2025

Fitch Ratings-New York-20 December 2024: North American life insurer credit losses will remain benign in 2025, despite modest increases due to ongoing pressure on commercial real estate (CRE) assets, reflecting secular shifts and macroeconomic trends, Fitch Ratings says. Commercial real estate losses will continue to gradually emerge but are expected remain within ratings expectations relative … Read more

LIC aims to enrol 1 lakh Bima Sakhi in 12 months

“Bima Sakhi is expected to garner new business of five times of our spending. So we are hoping that they can bring Rs 4,000 crore new business in the first year,” he said.The stipend for the first year would be Rs 7,000 per month, Rs 6,000 per month next year and Rs 5,000 per month … Read more

Best Health Insurance Companies for 2025

Investopedia’s analysis ranks Kaiser Permanente as the best health insurance company for 2025 because of its blend of affordability and low customer complaints. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna also earned top marks. We evaluated nine insurers using dozens of criteria, such as customer satisfaction, plan types, and costs. The top companies offer a strong mix of value … Read more

Women’s health in crisis as new Vitality research finds less than a quarter of women hit recommended weekly exercise targets

Vitality, the health and life insurer, has today published the ‘Active Women, Healthy Lives: Understanding Barriers to Women’s Participation in Sport’ report into women’s physical activity and health.The report finds that less than 1 in 4 (23%) women are completing the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week and that 96% of women feel … Read more