Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) successfully conducted its first Healthcare Leadership Summit CONVERGENCE that centered around the Future of Integrated Care Services in India. The two-day event aimed at fostering discussion on rethinking healthcare delivery through integrated care by introducing innovative solutions for the future of healthcare.
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Dr. Vinita Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya inaugurated the conclave. In her address, she signified the need for a better healthcare ecosystem in India and how IIM Bodh Gaya supports the cause through its MBA-Hospital & Healthcare Management program. She emphasized the collaboration between academia and industry to nurture future healthcare leaders. Dr. Swapnarag Swain, Chairperson MBA- Hospital & Healthcare Management at IIM Bodh Gaya commenced the event by presenting the MBA-HHM program to the industry experts. The industry leaders appreciated the program curriculum and the unique approach of bringing industry to the MBA-HHM classroom.
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The summit witnessed three panel discussions that involved senior leaders from the healthcare industry sharing key insights on how multiple stakeholders like hospitals, pharma & life sciences, medtech, health insurance, and medical devices can collaborate to provide better patient-centric healthcare services.
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The first panel hosted Dr. Rana Mehta, Senior Partner and Leader for Healthcare at PwC; Dr. Nitin Barekere Ramachandra, Vice-President, Global HR at Omega Healthcare; Mr. Gaurav Mundra, Vice-President, Product Management at IKS Health; Mr. Vikram Pawar, Country Head, Taiwan at Meril; Mr. Chhitiz Kumar, Founder of TDR Enterprises & Former Vice President of Philips Health Systems. The discussion revolved around IT innovations and medical technology supporting integrated care.
Dr. Nitin BR noted that the wellness industry is rapidly evolving, with software solutions like chatbots has opened up new opportunities for innovation. And, Mr. Gaurav Mundra emphasized bringing together the right stakeholders, including educational institutions, citing the example of IIM Bodh Gaya to drive meaningful integration in healthcare.
The second panel included Mr. Ranjan Pandey, CHRO at Fortis Hospitals, Dr. Gaurav Tripathi, Senior Vice-President, Health Management at Aditya Birla Health Insurance; Mr. Prem Anand K, Lead Talent Acquisition for India at Narayana Health; and Mr. Sumeet Sharda, Senior Vice-President at HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd.
