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Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, Chair - G20 Empower India & Past President - FICCI
Healthcare is more than a service; it's the bedrock of a thriving society—a fundamental right and a lifeline. As I addressed the 11th NATHEALTH - Healthcare Federation of India Arogya Bharat Summit, I revisited a question that has driven my work for decades: How do we build a truly accessible and sustainable healthcare system, particularly for rural India? It's not just about treating illness; it's about fostering preventive ecosystems. Rural India needs robust primary care networks, digital health solutions, and deep community engagement, not just hospitals. Access to a hospital bed should never be a privilege, but a given. This requires expanding insurance penetration through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, innovative micro-insurance models, and employer-driven coverage. The transformative power of AI, telemedicine, and digital connectivity is already here. Imagine a rural woman consulting a specialist remotely—this isn't a future vision, it's our present reality. This journey demands collective action. Healthcare providers, insurers, tech innovators, policymakers, and the private sector must collaborate to redefine healthcare delivery through public-private partnerships, value-based care, and sustainable financing. For me, healthcare is a mission. A self-sustaining system is not merely a dream, but a necessity. I'm eager to hear your perspectives: How can we ensure quality healthcare reaches every Indian, regardless of their location? Apollo Hospitals #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealth #DigitalHealth #ArogyaBharat #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #SustainableHealthcare #DigitalHealth #UniversalHealthCoverage #ApolloHospitals #NATHEALTH #ArogyaBharatSummit #Healthcare #HealthSummit ---