The major proportion of the Indian population lives in rural areas and they do not have proper medical facilities because 75% of specialized and better services are located in urban areas. The rise in healthcare demand has increased the cost of the healthcare system to the extent that specialized care is beyond the reach of a common Indian man. Over 25% of hospitalized Indians fall below the poverty line because of hospital expenses. A study carried out by FICCI and Consultancy Company Ernst and Young (E and Y) reports that, over the next 10 years, healthcare spending in India will double.
Health Insurance Access in Rural Areas
Health Insurance Access in Rural Areas
Health Insurance Access in Rural Areas
The major proportion of the Indian population lives in rural areas and they do not have proper medical facilities because 75% of specialized and better services are located in urban areas. The rise in healthcare demand has increased the cost of the healthcare system to the extent that specialized care is beyond the reach of a common Indian man. Over 25% of hospitalized Indians fall below the poverty line because of hospital expenses. A study carried out by FICCI and Consultancy Company Ernst and Young (E and Y) reports that, over the next 10 years, healthcare spending in India will double.