Post Budget Quote 2018 – BS Ajaikumar, Chairman & CEO, HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd

“Today’s budget has definitely boosted the spirits of the healthcare sector. The announcement around the National Health Protection Scheme, which will provide Rs. 5 lakhs medical reimbursement for the poor will be beneficial to nearly 50 crore people . The lack of clarity in processes was also witnessed with the Ayushman Bharat program as the tertiary healthcare sector was not touched upon.  The government also took a massive stride in making medical education more accessible, by setting up 24 government colleges and hospitals. The effort would see more traction by joining hands with the private sector to implement colleges that can provide aspiring doctors with quality learning. We hope that in the coming months, this ambiguity is resolved to make quality healthcare available to the masses, in a clear and structured way”