Major Healthcare Developments This Week

9th April, 2025

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Major Healthcare Developments This Week - #2

1.Rajasthan Govt Issues New SOPs to Protect Doctors from Harassment and Violence

The Rajasthan Government has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to protect doctors and healthcare workers from violence, harassment, and false allegations. As per the SOPs, doctors cannot be arrested without prior approval from an SP-level officer, and FIRs must be filed within six hours of any incident of violence against medical professionals. The guidelines also include mandatory police patrolling, independent expert panels for medical negligence cases, videographed postmortems in case of patient deaths, and a ban on work boycotts by medical staff. These measures aim to ensure safety, dignity, and legal protection for doctors in Rajasthan.

2.What Medical Colleges are becoming: A Silent Crisis That Needs Urgent Attention

A recent report titled State of Ragging in India 2022-24 has revealed a disturbing rise in ragging-related deaths in Indian medical colleges, with 51 student deaths reported in just three years. Despite comprising only 1.1% of the student population, medical colleges accounted for nearly 45% of these deaths and over 38% of all ragging complaints. The report stresses that many incidents go unreported due to fear and suggests enabling anonymous complaints to protect victims. As doctors and educators, it is crucial to foster a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for students by raising awareness and taking strict action against ragging.

To read more, please click here:

https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/25/what-medical-colleges-are-becoming-a-silent-crisis-that-needs-urgent-attention/

3.Should Medical Colleges Be Sanctioned District-Wise? Parliamentary Panel Says No

A recent Parliamentary Committee report has recommended that medical colleges in India should be sanctioned based on population, not on a district-wise basis. The current approach has led to an imbalance, where some areas have too many colleges while densely populated regions remain underserved. The report also stressed the need for quality medical education that meets National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) and follows global best practices. While the National Medical Commission (NMC) proposed a ratio of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population, this move faced opposition from southern states, leading the NMC to put the seat cap on hold until 2025. A population-based approach aims to ensure fair distribution of healthcare facilities and better access to medical education across India.

4.Delhi Health Department Launches Online Portal to Strengthen Gender Equality and Regulate Ultrasound Use
The Delhi Health Department has launched a new PC&PNDT online portal to enhance gender equality and regulate the use of ultrasound technology, especially to prevent illegal gender determination. Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh introduced the portal to replace manual operations with a transparent digital system. Key features include digital Form F submission, public complaint registration, real-time compliance tracking, and strict enforcement of the PC&PNDT Act. This initiative aims to improve Delhi’s declining sex ratio and ensure that all registered ultrasound facilities follow the law, promoting ethical medical practices and protecting girl children.

To read more, please click here:

https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/26/delhi-health-department-launches-online-portal-to-strengthen-gender-equality-and-regulate-ultrasound-use/

5.Delhi Government Makes Jan Aushadhi Medicines Mandatory in Hospitals for Affordable Healthcare

The Delhi Government has made it mandatory for all government hospitals and health centres to procure medicines only from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, allowing local purchases only in emergencies. This step, led by Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, aims to ensure affordable, quality medicines and bring transparency to the procurement process. The government has already approved setting up Jan Aushadhi stores in six hospitals, with plans to expand further. Hospitals have been directed to list essential medicines and begin procurement promptly. The move is expected to improve patient care, cut costs, and offer facilities comparable to private hospitals.

6. 307 Drug Price Violation Cases Found – Is Big Pharma Overcharging Patients?

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has revealed 307 cases of drug price violations by pharma companies who exceeded the 10% annual price hike limit for non-scheduled medicines, as per the DPCO, 2013. While scheduled medicines under NLEM 2022 saw price reductions saving patients ₹3,788 crore annually, 80% of drugs remain outside strict price control. The report also raised concerns about price manipulation between pharma companies and private hospitals. The Committee has called for stricter monitoring, penalties, and transparency to ensure affordable medicines and fair pricing for all.

7 AIIMS to Install India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner for Clinical Use

AIIMS New Delhi is set to install India’s first indigenously developed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner for clinical evaluation, developed by SAMEER under the Ministry of Electronics and IT. This initiative, part of the IMRI national mission, aims to reduce dependence on imported medical devices and lower MRI scan costs. Supported by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, it marks a major step toward self-reliant, affordable healthcare and promotes local innovation in medical technology..

8. CDSCO Launches Online Portal for Pharma Manufacturers to Apply for Schedule M Extension

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has launched the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS) to allow small and medium pharmaceutical manufacturers (with turnover under ₹250 crore) to apply for an extension to implement the updated Schedule M guidelines. Manufacturers must register on the ONDLS portal, conduct a gap analysis, and submit Form A with a detailed upgrade plan by May 11, 2025. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Approved manufacturers will have until December 31, 2025, to comply with the new GMP standards under Schedule M.

To read more, please click here

https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/28/cdsco-launches-online-portal-for-pharma-manufacturers-to-apply-for-schedule-m-extension/

9. ICMR Recognizes Kolkata Medical College and SSKM as Top Research Institutes in Eastern India

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recognized Kolkata Medical College and Hospital and SSKM Hospital as the top two medical research institutions in Eastern India, with Kolkata Medical College ranked first. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee praised the achievement, calling it proof of the state’s strong healthcare infrastructure. While this recognition is a proud moment, doctor associations have also called for urgent healthcare reforms, highlighting issues like staff shortages and political interference in the system.

To read more, please click here

https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/28/icmr-recognizes-kolkata-medical-college-and-sskm-as-top-research-institutes-in-eastern-india/

10. Govt to Introduce Standardized Billing Format for Hospitals and Clinics: A Step Towards Transparent Healthcare

The Central Government is set to launch a standardized billing format for all hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centres to ensure transparency and uniformity in medical billing. Developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Union Health Ministry, the new format will include an itemized breakdown of charges such as room rent, doctor fees, surgery, diagnostics, medicines, and consumables. This move follows Supreme Court directives and aims to prevent overcharging, protect patient rights, and build trust in the healthcare system.

To read more, please click here

https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/29/govt-to-introduce-standardized-billing-format-for-hospitals-and-clinics-a-step-towards-transparent-healthcare/

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Subject in Focus

Branding Vs Marketing

Branding is who you are.
Marketing is how you tell people about it.

Branding (for doctors):

It’s about how patients see you.
It includes your values, your tone, how your clinic looks, and how you make patients feel.
Example: Are you known as a friendly family doctor, a tech-savvy specialist, or a calm and caring surgeon?
This is your brand.

Marketing (for doctors):

It’s how you promote yourself and your services.
It includes your website, social media posts, health awareness videos, posters, and ads.
Example: Posting a video about diabetes awareness or sharing patient testimonials on Instagram is part of your marketing.

Branding is your reputation.
Marketing is how you spread the word.

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Doctorpreneur Power Capsules

Businessman vs Entrepreneur

A businessman runs a clinic.
An entrepreneur builds a healthcare solution.

Businessman (Doctor as a Businessman):

Follows an existing path.
Runs a hospital, clinic, or lab with a focus on profit.
Uses tried and tested methods.
Example: A doctor opening a chain of diagnostic labs to earn income.

Entrepreneur (Doctor as an Entrepreneur):

Creates something new.
Solves problems in healthcare with new ideas.
Takes risks and thinks differently.
Example: A doctor developing a mobile app to help rural patients get medical advice online.

Businessman = Profit-first mindset.

Entrepreneur = Problem-solving mindset.

Here’s your trivia for today:

In which century the Mona Lisa was painted?

Answer: 16^th Century

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1.Doctors, Watch This Real Story Before You Start Your Own Hospital! 🎯

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2. Digital Coaching Fandamentals Part 1 (🚀 Doctors, Don’t Just Treat—Teach! 🎓)

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3. Does the National Medical Commission (NMC) Revamp? 🤔🏥 Centre Collaborates with IIM-A for Reforms 📜