Panel discussion: Evolving landscape of healthcare financing in India

Panellists in this video:
• Mr Jyoti Prakash Mahapatra, CFO, Ruby Hall Clinic
• Dr Rakesh Shah, COO, KEM Hospital
• Kisan Chavan, Head-Central Purchase Department, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune
• Lt Col (Dr) Kushagra Patel (Retd), CEO, Raigad Hospital and Research Centre (Moderator)

Key Highlights:
[1] Self-sustainability in healthcare depends on data-driven decision-making, cost containment, and operational efficiency across all departments.

[2] Healthcare margins are shrinking due to government schemes, insurance reforms, and rising costs, forcing hospitals to optimize operations.

[3] Private equity investment has grown nearly 10× in five years, but investors prioritize profitability—making cost optimization critical.

[4] India undervalues healthcare, paying disproportionately low fees for essential care compared to other countries, reflecting poor investment perception.

[5] Rising medical infrastructure costs and technology obsolescence require new funding models, including CSR-linked platforms, consumable-based vendor partnerships, and volume-based operational strategies.