State calls doctor to discuss health scheme
Taking cognizance of the Hindustan Times report `Delhi does not want me, says India's top doctor,' Delhi government invited cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty for talks on Thursday morning.
Chairman of Narayan Hrudayalaya, one of the world's busiest heart hospitals, Dr Shetty proposes a low premium micro health insurance model for Delhi. The insurance model will significantly lower the cost of surgery and be available to all, according to his proposal.
Yashaswini Health Insurance Scheme, the project Dr Shetty started in Karnataka has been adopted by the state and is offering healthcare to more than three million people. He wants a similar model in Delhi but was unsuccessful so far.
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Chairman of Narayan Hrudayalaya, one of the world's busiest heart hospitals, Dr Shetty proposes a low premium micro health insurance model for Delhi. The insurance model will significantly lower the cost of surgery and be available to all, according to his proposal.
Yashaswini Health Insurance Scheme, the project Dr Shetty started in Karnataka has been adopted by the state and is offering healthcare to more than three million people. He wants a similar model in Delhi but was unsuccessful so far.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
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