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Practo expands into critical care with new assured network

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Practo expands into critical care with new assured network
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Practo, India's largest health services platform, has introduced Practo Assured, a service that connects patients with top-rated hospitals and clinics for major ailments. The service evaluates medical establishments based on over 100 parameters, from infrastructure to patient feedback, and focuses on critical and elective treatments. Practo Assured has already partnered with 300 hospitals across eight cities and plans to scale to 1,000 hospitals in 20 cities. This expansion into critical care positions Practo against other healthtech platforms and corporate hospital networks. The company aims to deepen its presence in India's fragmented healthcare market and plans to expand into tier-2 cities.

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Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as chief operating officer

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Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as chief operating officer
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Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as chief operating officer Health services platform Practo has announced the appointment of Jagnoor Singh as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). According to Practo, this appointment aligns with its vision of improving health outcomes while building a profitable, innovative, and user-focused business. Jagnoor will focus on establishing robust processes, ensuring seamless execution, and driving accelerated growth. He will lead go-to-market (GTM) strategies, deepening penetration in existing markets and expanding into new ones. Singh brings over 16 years of leadership experience from Airtel, OYO, Mondelez, and Unacademy. He has deep expertise in sales, marketing, and business development, with a proven track record of implementing structured, scalable processes that enhance execution, optimize operations, and drive exponential growth. In his new role, Jagnoor will work closely with Shashank ND, Co-founder & CEO of Practo, to expand the companyโ€™s footprint and accelerate its reach, driving impact in the healthcare sector. Jagnoor Singh, on his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, said, โ€œI am truly honored to join Practo at such a pivotal moment for the healthcare industry. Practoโ€™s focus on improving health outcomes and its tech-first approach resonate deeply with me as we build impactful solutions that benefit both patients and providers. I look forward to contributing to Practoโ€™s journey by building strong teams and implementing strategies that drive sustainable growth.โ€ Practo aims to enhance health outcomes by enabling patients and healthcare providers to make informed decisions. The platform leverages computer science and data science to ensure that every interaction contributes to better health results. Practo claims to operate in 22 countries, connecting over 40 crore patients with more than 500,000 doctors and healthcare providers across more than 700 cities.

Pristyn Care crosses 100 ICU units, expands to 11 owned hospitals

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Pristyn Care crosses 100 ICU units, expands to 11 owned hospitals
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Pristyn Care crosses 100 ICU units, expands to 11 owned hospitals Founded in 2018 by Harsimarbir Singh, Vaibhav Kapoor, and Garima Sawhney, Pristyn Care had earlier made headlines by launching five hospitals in just 75 days, signaling its ambitious growth strategy. Healthcare startup Pristyn Care has launched three new super-specialty hospitals in Pune, Indore, and Hyderabad, taking its total owned hospitals to 11 and surpassing 100 ICU units across India. According to the press release, in the last 2.5 quarters, Pristyn Care has scaled aggressively, which now operates over 700 beds, 30 modular operating theatres, and over 100 ICU beds, supported by 700+ medical professionals across 300,000 sq. ft. of clinical facilities. The new hospitals expand the companyโ€™s specialties to include Gastroenterology, Bariatric Surgery, Intensive Care, Nephrology, Gynaecology, and Neurology, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities such as MRI and CT scans. A spokesperson said, โ€œToday, we are not merely expanding, we are redefining the boundaries of care. By strengthening our presence in Hyderabad, Pune, and Indore and deploying over 100 ICU units, we reaffirm a simple yet powerful promise: no life should wait.โ€ By the end of this financial year, the company aims to scale to 500,000 sq. ft., with over 1,000 beds, 200-plus ICU units, and more than 50 modular operating theatres. With a mix of owned hospitals and partner facilities, Pristyn Care continues to build a tech-enabled, patient-centric ecosystem, aiming to make advanced healthcare accessible to every Indian.

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