Is it possible to have affordable healthcare in a nation like IndiaIJ
It is possible to get ‘value for money’ healthcare. I’m not sure whether private corporates can offer quality healthcare at an affordable price without Government support.
What is the reason behind rise in bone diseasesIJ
One primary reason is the epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency. More than 90 per cent Indians are affected by it. This has led to a multitude of problems. Younger people are becoming more prone to bone issues because of their sedentary lifestyles, erratic eating habits, lack of exercise, bad posture and excessive computer usage. They should of exercise, play sports, have healthy eating habits, consume dairy products rich in calcium and have Vitamin D supplements.
Why have knee replacements become so commonIJ
Knee replacements have become commonplace procedure due to many reasons. Notably, increasing public awareness, availability of sophisticated techniques and well trained surgeons, promising results in clinical studies and people’s willingness to go back to pain free lifestyles, have contributed to knee replacements.
Tell us the upcoming Aakash Super Speciality Hospital in Dwarka IJ
The hospital will most likely go live in July 2017. Being a super-speciality hospital, it will have 230 beds with key focus on orthopaedics and joint replacement, cardiology and cardiac surgery, nephrology, mother and child, ophthalmology and refractive surgery, general and minimal access surgery with 22 other specialities in state of the art facility.
What is the USP of Aakash HealthcareIJ
Patient Centric healthcare service. Anything we must do in the hospital should be centred around patient care and satisfaction. Everything falls into place if patients are happy.
As a doctor and CEO of the hospital, how difficult is it to run a huge healthcare groupIJ
Sitting at the top of the hierarchical pyramid, I find it challenging setting up policies and procedures, always reinforcing our mission to keep the patient first, retaining the right manpower and keeping the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBIDTA) positive. With high cut-throat competition, one needs to innovate and improvise to remain in business.
How hi-tech are your diagnosis and treatment equipmentIJ
Technology has become a selling point for the hospitals these days. Yes, we have got the best in class equipment for the hospital, including 3T MRI, 128 Slice CT Scanner, DR X Rays, high end C - Arm for surgeries, just to name a few. But, I believe that technology can only assist and not replace the human touch and care, which our clinicians deliver for quality treatment.
How has Aakash Healthcare evolved over the yearsIJ
We started off as small orthopaedic clinic in Dwarka in 2011 and graduated to a Polyclinic in 2014, catering to more than 15 specialities in the facility. Today, we’ve a huge patient base in Dwarka, already serviced more than half a million people in the community. The equipment, adequate manpower, doctors, support services and such other ancillary services were added from time to time.
Why about the challenges of retaining a skilled manpowerIJ
It’s always a task to retain good doctors and nurses. Being from the medical fraternity, I understand the aspirations and expectations of doctors. I intend to make this hospital ‘A doctor friendly’ hospital by giving them a platform to perform and grow.
What are the expansion plans
We plan to set up satellite clinics in the surrounding 20 Kms area that will feed the main hospital, something like the Hub and Spoke model of business. In three to four years, we plan to set up multi – specialty hospitals in Tier 2 and 3 cities. Under the leadership of Chairman JC Chaudhry, and MD Dr Aashish Chaudhry, the group is going to grow leaps and bounds in a few years.
Healthcare management is an emerging career filed with doctors enrolling themselves in specialised management degrees...
Healthcare management has become a sought-after vertical even for non-medicos. The sector is booming, a favourite among investors and the Government. Clinicians have realised the need for formal education to manage hospitals.