This World Health Day, Practo, India’s leading integrated healthcare company unveils significant insights into the shifting trends in patient behavior and doctor accessibility towards online …
Recent Indian research shows a sharp rise (+93.7%) in ischemic heart disease (IHD) mortality among women from 2000 to 2017. Data from Practo reveals a 58% increase in women’s cardiac consultations since 2019, with preventive diagnostics being the focus. Women aged 25-34 are leading in heart health awareness, notably in Bangalore. This trend extends to prioritizing gut health, evidenced by a 59% surge in gastroenterological consultations. Overall, women’s healthcare consultations have grown by 29%.
Online Doctor Consultations Per Patient Surge by over 50% to 3 consultations annually As the global healthcare landscape continues to evolve, Practo, a leading integrated …
Manoj Kumar, key to Practo’s rise and profitability, was more than employee #5, leading expansions, mentoring teams, and leaving a lasting impact as he moves on to pursue new avenues.
Type 2 Diabetes, previously common only among adults, now affects youth worldwide, with India’s cases particularly alarming. Dr. Bellary, at a Practo Webinar, highlighted the urgent need for global collaboration, early detection, and tailored prevention strategies to combat this growing epidemic.
Practo Dental Clinics aims to revolutionize dental care in India, introducing a network of high-quality clinics focused on proactive healthcare. Despite a high number of dentists, dental care remains reactive. Practo offers transparency and standardized quality, aiming to bridge the gap in dental services. Its “Clinic Excellence Score” ensures only the highest-rated clinics, fostering a patient-centric approach while also supporting dentists through feedback, technology, and finance. This initiative sets new standards for quality healthcare and patient empowerment.
“Collaborating with top-tier and seasoned medical entrepreneurs in the realm of skin and hair care, we’re establishing clinics that offer a seamless, integrated experience, ensuring …
leading digital healthcare company, Practo, conducted a survey revealing that 70% of diabetic and pre-diabetic patients are eager to improve their lifestyles for better health. However, the study also highlighted a disparity between patients’ intentions and actions, with nearly 40% not regularly consulting their doctors. Despite concerns about lifelong medication usage and potential complications, a significant number of patients were inactive and had not consulted a nutritionist or dietitian. Practo’s digital program, Transform, has successfully helped numerous patients manage diabetes through lifestyle changes.
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID (ABHA ID), a part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, is set to revolutionise India’s digital healthcare. It offers a secure and straightforward system for storing and sharing medical records online, similar to Aadhar card identification. This health account enables improved patient-doctor communication and efficiency during healthcare processes. It encourages a paperless, seamless health journey, ensuring privacy and security. You can quickly create your ABHA ID using your Aadhar card, PAN card, or driving license details and a mobile number via the Practo app.
Practo, India’s leading integrated healthcare company, has witnessed significant financial improvements. FY23 was a turning point with the company not only significantly reducing losses and improving gross margins, but also exiting March ’23 with positive cash flows, and set for a positive financial year in FY24. Despite funding challenges post-Covid, our commitment to optimising operational efficiencies and new monetisation models, while sustaining revenues, resulted in these achievements. Looking forward, we are committed to developing ‘phygital’ healthcare services and exploring expansion opportunities.