When choosing a doctor, the opinion of others who have been through a similar medical journey is possibly the most valuable advice one can get. Feedback system on Practo borrows from this fact and attempts to collect the most helpful and reliable feedback from patients. Every noble cause has a flipside Just like any other …
Detecting and preventing non-compliant feedback
Practo is a neutral platform that aims to ensure a bias-free environment for doctors and patients alike. Therefore, giving and accepting feedback on the platform is governed by a stringent set of rules that doctors and patients must adhere to, in order to ensure continued fairness on the platform. While we do many things to …
Designing your home for health
Health is a deeply personal matter, and we are humbled that millions of people trust Practo for their health choices. It is the place that connects them to everything they need to take good care of themselves and their loved ones. Whether it is about getting an opinion on a health issue or finding the …
Are you ready for the new Govt. of India directive on cash transactions?
Illegal cash transactions have been the bane of India’s economic milieu for long. With demonetisation, the Indian government took one of the first steps towards eradicating black money. Now, here comes another bold step to take this battle forward. As per a latest notice issued by the Govt. of India (Ministry of Finance), no cash …
The next phase in our quest to build an integrated health-tech platform
Last Thursday was a difficult day with few of our colleagues leaving the company to pursue opportunities outside. This was a combination of natural redundancies that emerged as we integrated our 5 acquisitions and evolved our businesses, as well as the performance required for the next phase of Practo’s growth. Moments like these are always …
People below 30 are most depression prone
Practo’s healthcare map shows most patients seeking mental health specialists are under 30 and increasingly prefer consulting online. Depression is a fast-growing issue. Today on World Health Day, we are releasing the findings from our Healthcare Map that highlight how rapidly this condition is growing. We hope these findings help spread some awareness amongst consumers as …
Our new brand identity – Your home for health
9 years ago, we started Practo to help people live healthier, longer lives. The first phase of our journey was with Ray, our clinic management software for doctors. Then 4 years back, we took the second step and launched Practo Search, our consumer offering to help people find the right doctor by getting detailed and …
Practo Healthcare Map reveals chronic diseases are on the rise in urban India
The second edition of the Annual Practo Healthcare Map of India highlights some of the key consumer health concerns. The report is a comprehensive look at the disease and illness trends across India. Annually, Practo facilitates 45M appointments on its platform. The report is based on those health care appointments that were booked across 35+ cities …
Practo Announces $55M Series D Funding
I am happy to share that we’re taking the next significant step in our march towards simplifying healthcare and building a singular destination for all healthcare needs We’ve closed $55 million in series D funding, led by Tencent Holdings Limited. I would like to thank 3 new partners who have also invested namely ru-net, RSI Fund (owned …
How Telemedicine is Impacting the Lives of Patients & Doctors in India
According to a recent report by Ken Research, the Indian telemedicine market is expected to grow to Rs. 200 Cr by 2020. With limited resources and 68% of the population living in remote areas, telemedicine can potentially revolutionise delivery of healthcare in India. At Practo, we’ve also taken a leap into the future of healthcare …