Vasavi Hospital And Affordplan Swasth Announce Tie-Up To Help Patients Save On Their Medical Bills

 

* Vasavi Hospital and Affordplan Swasth launch a healthcare savings card, helping manage an entire family’s healthcare needs in Bangalore Affordplan Swasth and Vasavi Hospital have announced their collaboration on a healthcare savings card to make hospital facilities more affordable and accessible for patients. The Affordplan Swasth card offers customers complete access to all the hospital services at Vasavi Hospital with financial benefits and a full range of healthcare financing options for their entire family.

Affordplan Swasth is a YES BANK prepaid card with a digital wallet that enables OPD (Outpatient Department) services, lab tests, purchase of medicines and goal-based EMI savings for all IPD (Inpatient Department) treatments. Equipped with a chip-enabled card, customers will also enjoy additional benefits in the form of instant cashback, exclusive hospital offers and exclusive discounts on preferred brands through the Affordplan Swasth partner tie-ups. Affordplan Swasth has already partnered with many hospitals in South India, delivering financial benefits to patients by lowering their medical expenses through their platform.

Aditya Sharma, CEO, Affordplan said, “We are proud to associate with Vasavi Hospital in an endeavor to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. We hope to cater to more patients and their families in Bangalore with Vasavi and make medical care more inclusive.”

Srivatsan HA., CEO, Vasavi Hospital said, “At Vasavi, our mission is to achieve clinical excellence with foremost importance to patient care without compromising on quality at an affordable price. Our partnership with Affordplan is in alignment with our values and we hope to be better equipped to serve our patient community.”

Affordplan has partnered with hundreds of hospitals across 11 cities, having touched more than 5,00,000 patient lives through their product. They already have a strong hospital network footprint in Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Jaipur. Mumbai, and Kolkata markets and are expanding aggressively in South India. As of now, they have active collaborations with 70+ hospitals in South India and have impacted more than 2,00,000 patients. They plan to cover all mid to large-sized cities in India.

Located in South Bangalore, Vasavi Hospital offers advanced tertiary care facilities with specialities across Cardiology, Neuro Sciences, Urology and Nephrology among others. The hospital has a strength of 150 beds and is also equipped with a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and OT facilities. Vasavi Hospital is dedicated to making advanced healthcare available, accessible and affordable to the community.

About Affordplan

Launched in 2015, Affordplan is a first-of-its-kind fintech platform, which is at the intersection of finance, healthcare, and technology. They’ve partnered with hundreds of hospitals across 11 cities, having touched more than 5,00,000 patient lives through their product. Swasth – their current innovation is a healthcare savings card launched in collaboration with YES BANK, that can be used across OPD, IPD, lab, and pharmacy services. Affordplan Swasth offers a full stack of financial services for healthcare including an OPD wallet, IPD savings, medical loans, and insurance.

Accenture, IBM, And Microsoft Honored With USIBC’s 2021 Global Leadership Humanitarian Awards

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) is honored to present the 2021 Global Leadership Humanitarian Awards to Julie Sweet, CEO and Chair, Accenture; Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM; and Brad Smith, President and Vice-Chair, Microsoft, for their strong leadership and their companies’ contributions towards the Global Task Force on Pandemic Response (GTF).

Nisha Biswal, President, USIBC and SVP for International Strategy and Global Initiatives, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, noted, “Early this year the world watched as India battled a second wave of Covid-19 infections. Julie Sweet, Arvind Krishna and Brad Smith quickly coordinated a group of 40+ CEOs to assemble corporate resources to aid relief efforts in India and formed the Global Task Force on Pandemic Response (GTF). The outpouring of corporate support to procure ventilators, oxygen concentrators and support employees on the ground were unparalleled in the global fight against Covid-19.”

“We are grateful to Accenture, IBM and Microsoft for spurring this coalition and for the incredible drive and passion these leaders brought to this challenge. In addition to procuring critical medical supplies, the Global Task Force created a network of support for millions of employees who were impacted by COVID in India during the second wave. These three leaders gave not only their financial contribution, but most importantly gave the most precious commodity—their time—to raise funds, to solve problems, and do whatever it took to help save lives.” 

Julie Sweet, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Accenture: “I am deeply grateful to the USIBC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for stepping up to help organize the Task Force, bringing their vast expertise, driving the day-to-day work and acting as a convening force. I am inspired by the incredible leadership of Arvind, Brad and the more than 40 CEOs and their teams of the Task Force’s companies and non-profits; and appreciate the support of the Business Roundtable. I also want to recognize the responsiveness and dedication of the U.S. and Indian governments. All of us worked together to achieve more than we each could have done alone with a singular purpose to help address the urgent needs of the great people of India during the pandemic. I am optimistic that we can build on this model to handle the challenges ahead, including our ongoing work in Southeast Asia. And, I am so appreciative and proud of the work of our Accenture team to support the Task Force, and of the USIBC’s recognition of this work with this honor.”

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM: "The Global Task Force highlighted the power of purpose-driven public private partnerships to have real impact on people's lives. We quickly came together in a unified effort across business, government and non-profits, and I am hopeful this framework can continue to be called-on in response to major emergencies. I am grateful to the USIBC, our partners and all of the IBMers who made this important work possible."

Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair, Microsoft added, “Microsoft launched an interactive map to help users track the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in various regions. It became a powerful tool to mobilize a Task Force response to the surges in India and globally. I am extremely proud of my team and would like to thank USIBC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our efforts.”

The Task Force was launched in May 2021 to deliver resources to assist COVID-19 efforts amid rising case counts across the globe, especially India during the second wave. Forty plus American companies joined hands in an unprecedented public-private effort to combat worldwide Covid-19 surges. Together these businesses provided over $46 million in support for India’s healthcare response by donating critical medical supplies including ventilators and oxygen concentrators as well as other indispensable supplies. 

To know more: https://pandemictaskforce.org/index.html 

ExxonMobil Expands Its Synthetic Engine Oil Range; Upgrades Mobil Super Moto Range Of Two-Wheeler Engine Oils

ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its upgraded Mobil Super MotoTM range of engine oils to make it easier for people to maintain their two-wheelers in top condition.  The launch comes at a time when people continue to experience the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has heightened the need for value and convenience.

Commenting on the launch, Deepankar Banerjee, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd, said, “India’s two-wheeler segment is the largest in the world.  With growing preference for personal transport during the pandemic, this segment will play an even more important role, since two-wheelers provide an affordable personal mobility solution. Our new Mobil Super Moto range is formulated with synthetic technology to deliver better engine wear protection for longer engine life, making it easier for people to maintain their two-wheelers in top condition and providing even greater value.”

The new Mobil Super MotoTM range of engine oils for motorcycles and scooters has been upgraded to API SN, the highest performance standard for two-wheelers. These engine oils are backed by over 150 years of lubrication experience with Mobil, recognized as a worldwide leader among synthetic engine oils since 2008.* All the products are also compliant with newer BSVI engines.

The Mobil Super MotoTM range will be available at Mobil Bike Care workshops, Mobil retail stores, and leading online platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, and GarageWorks.

Mobil lubricants and mechanics are keeping millions of vehicles performing at their very best with proven Mobil lubricant technology that meet the requirements of vehicles in India.

* As per the Global Synthetic Lubricants: Market Analysis and Opportunities report by Kline.

OPPO Launches The All New A55 In India: Price Starts At INR 15,490

* OPPO A55 packs in True 50MP AI triple camera, 5000mAh long-lasting battery along with 18W Fast Charge technology

OPPO, the leading global smart devices brand, announces the launch of the OPPO A55 in India. Featuring an unmatched True 50MP AI Triple Camera and 3D curved exquisite design, the OPPO A55 is all about striking looks and a powerful camera setup.

The OPPO A55 will come in two variants: The 4+64GB variant will be available from 3rd October for INR 15,490, while the 6+128 model will be available from 11th October onwards for INR 17,490 on Amazon and across mainline retail outlets.

Smart Camera

Besides its whopping True 50MP AI camera, the OPPO A55 triple HD camera setup comprises a 2MP bokeh shooter and a 2MP macro snapper. Its main AI camera comes with a dynamic pixel-binning technology that captures brighter pictures in extreme low-light conditions. The 2MP bokeh camera, on the other hand, captures beautiful portrait shots.

Even at night, OPPO A55 ensures clear shots of the subject while preserving background details with Backlight HDR; its Night Mode adjusts the exposure in dim settings. Night Plus Filters for the rear camera also captures more detailed photos.

The front 16MP Selfie Camera captures natural selfies, thanks to the AI Beautification feature that is available on the rear camera as well. This feature can touch up the user’s skin tone and complexion based on the lighting conditions, age, and even gender.

Additional camera features include Dazzle Color, Photo Filters, and Pano shots. OPPO A55’s 360° Fill Light feature lets you capture clear selfies in dim environments by illuminating the display and using it as a light source.

Stunning Performance

The all-rounder device features a 5000mAh long-lasting battery which allows around 30 hours of call time or 25 hours of music streaming. The smartphone also comes with 18W Fast Charge technology that juices the handset up to 33% in only 30 minutes.

The OPPO A55 also comes with a Super Power-Saving Mode, Optimized Night Charging and Super Night-time Standby mode that minimizes power consumption at night so the battery only drops 1.37% in eight hours.  The device learns the user’s sleep patterns and schedules a night-time charging plan. The smartphone also includes Short Circuit Protection, Smart Temperature Control and Optimal Heat Dissipation to ensure that it always remains cool.

Pleasing Experience

The OPPO A55—available in Rainbow Blue & Starry Black—sports a stylish 3D curved design and slim body that measures 8.40mm and weighs 193g. While the Rainbow Blue variant shines in a dazzling kaleidoscope of rainbow colors, the elegant Starry Black features the OPPO Glow Design. The smartphone also carries an IPX4 rating for splash-resistance and sports a battery cover that has a faux metal texture.

The smartphone runs OPPO Color OS 11.1, which has performance-boosting features such System Booster, Idle Time Optimizer, Storage Optimizer, and UI First 3.0; gaming-centric features such as Game Focus Mode and Bullet Screen, as well as safety features like Low Battery SMS, Private Safe and App Lock. It also includes the FlexDrop feature that minimizes app windows when you multitask and Three-finger Translate with Google Lens that allows you to capture and translate screen-shotted text.

Growing Stronger In Challenging Times At The ICF India Conclave 2021

If there is one word & emotion that the world collectively experienced in the last 1.5 years it was – CHALLENGED. Irrespective of where we came from, how old we were, what we did for a living or what life-stage we were navigating, the pandemic era has challenged each of us in one way or the other. We had to embrace new ways of working & being, and often that was not a smooth process. This sudden change jolted many of us, leaving us enveloped in a sense of discomfort and overwhelm, sometimes questioning the so-called “basics”. Irrespective, it was an opportunity of Growth – personal growth for individuals, and collective growth for groups, communities & nations.

This leaves us thinking - Can there be a way to navigate collective transitions such as this with confidence, ease & grace? The recently concluded ICF India Conclave 2021 on the theme Coaching For Growth – Individuals, Teams, Organizations, Systems shone the light on questions such as this and more! The Conclave, a flagship event of the International Coaching Federation, had Growth & Coaching at its heart, was a fully virtual & global coming together of the entire Coaching ecosystem. It was hosted by ICF Chennai Charter Chapter (www.icfchennai.com) in collaboration with other ICF Chapters in India.

It had global business & thought-leaders, acclaimed & masterful coaches, experts & change-makers from different fields address the topic of Growth – Inner & outer, Micro & Macro, Individual, Team, Organizational & Systemic; And how Coaching could help! Especially in times like these, when Growth feels painful & uncomfortable, how can we embrace a Growth mindset & Future focus to rebuild ourselves with Resilience. How a Coaching approach can be a sustainable vehicle for Growth even in difficult times.

ICF defines Professional Coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential. All of us have unlimited potential & are creative, resourceful & whole. Difficult times therefore require us to find ways to maximize our inner potential. The 43 sessions in the 3-day Conclave witnessed 83 speakers who left participants feeling inspired, reflective & provoked! They were a rich mix of Power-talks, coaching success stories, interactive panel discussions, dialogues & experiential masterclasses. The topics ranged from Nation building & economic self-reliance through Coaching, Coaching for Resilience, Coaching & supporting crisis-leadership, Coaching & Leadership, Reframing professional & personal growth narratives through coaching, Shifting the stress-needle through Coaching, Coaching & Business Excellence, Coaching for Performance, Employability & Career Coaching, Coaching for Diverse & Inclusive Growth, Value of coaching in organizations, Team Coaching, Coaching for Empowerment & more! The galaxy of star-studded speakers left the audience asking for more (Check them out at https://coachingforgrowth2021.com/speakers/)

The Conclave also offered participants an opportunity to experience a 60 min 1:1 Coaching Session with an ICF Credentialed Coach, and a chance for virtual networking with coaches & other panelists. Aided by the power of technology, the Conclave provided an experience that was as close to an in-person event, bringing together people from different parts of India and the world. This in itself was a growth opportunity for the way events at scale can be run creatively in our socially-distanced times!

ICF India Conclave 2021 was a learning opportunity for anyone who is seeking growth for themselves or for others. And for anyone curious to know more about Coaching, wanting to experience and discovering its many benefits. It was a celebration with 1300 registered participants, drawn from diverse fields - thought leaders, coaching practitioners, coaching clients from organizations as well as individuals, students, professionals, entrepreneurs and community activists from private, public, and not-for-profit development sectors, who came together to learn, share and connect. It also benefited organisations with a vision to build a growth culture and enable high performance

According to Vijayalakshmi S, MCC, Conclave Chair – “The Vision & essence of ICF India Conclave 2021 is inspired by the ICF’s vision of Coaching being an integral part of a thriving society. We aim to create Coaching Awareness in the region across different sections of society. The Conclave showcased the power and potential of ‘Coaching for Growth’ and why the world needs this direction now, more than ever! We believe that a combination of coaching and a growth mindset would address the global crisis being dealt with from early 2020. CFG ITOS was a rare opportunity to connect and partner with the entire coaching ecosystem – bringing together Coaches, Clients, Sponsors, Stakeholders, Coaching Aspirants & Enthusiasts, under one roof. We offered this world-class learning event at a minimal cost (only covering infra-tech charges), to ensure we could make coaching inclusive & accessible for all, in these difficult times. We also supported students, seniors and those who has an economic constraint with sponsored tickets.”

In case you missed this inspiring & thought-provoking event on growth, you still have a chance to catch up on Session recordings via the Recordings Access Probono Pass, that you can grab on or before Sep 13, 2021 at https://coachingforgrowth2021.com/register-now/ This pass is being offered as a special opportunity to those who missed the live sessions, with the intent of sharing the learning with many (validity until Sep 27, 2021). The proceeds of the pass-sales will be used towards probono Coaching initiatives.

ABOUT ICF

Founded in 1995, The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest organization leading the global advancement of the coaching profession and fostering coaching’s role as an integral part of a thriving society.

With 41,500-plus members located in more than 150 countries and territories, ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches across a variety of coaching disciplines.

Reliance General Insurance Launches Digital Care Management New OPD Product

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. (RGICL) launched “Reliance – Digital Care Management”, a one of its kind OPD product that aims to cover the insured against the regular medical expenses incurred during an Outpatient Treatment. The product has been chosen as one of the few ideal and innovative offerings under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) sandbox guidelines. 

With India’s tropical climatic conditions, every weather or season comes with its own set of illnesses and diseases, like a simple cold-cough to eye-infections; most of which don’t need a hospitalisation but might increase doctor visits, investigative tests, or medicine related expense. The COVID-19 pandemic too has made people more health aware, because of which expenses incurred towards OPD treatment has increased over time, leading to an average Indian spending close to ₹5000 to ₹10,000 on an annual basis towards such an expense. Reliance General Insurance offers to provide a financial cushion to customers for such out-of-pocket expenses with Digital Care Management Policy. 

The policy comes with host of benefits that offers unlimited physician consultations, along with covering pharmacy/medicine expenses, investigation expenses and dental & ophthalmology cover.  

Mr. Rakesh Jain, ED and CEO of Reliance General Insurance said, “During COVID-19 people abstained from visiting doctor clinics or hospitals due to the fear of the virus, giving way to faster adoption of digital methods for OPD treatment like Tele-medicine, Online Pharmacy etc. Thus, it became imperative to introduce an OPD policy like Digital Care Management, that covers the new-age digitally savvy Indian from the financial burden of such Out-of-Pocket expense irrespective of the treatment mode.” 

Most people post the pandemic have understood the importance of covering health risks and are keen on covering themselves with a comprehensive health insurance plan, but most of which don’t offer coverage for OPD treatment. Reliance Digital Care Management becomes an important addition for customers, to be financially protected against this medical out-of-pocket expense.  

The product has been specially designed for the middle-income group offering sum-insured range from ₹1000 to ₹ 5000 and can be purchased by anyone between the age of 18-75 years. Moreover, existing policyholders of RGI will get a 5% discount on premium and an additional 5% discount will be offered to customers vaccinated against Covid-19. The policy can be bought directly from the Reliance General Insurance Website. 

To make the policy use, fast and seamless Reliance General Insurance will provide dedicated mobile app to customers to manage all aspects of the policy - cashless in-clinic consultation, cashless diagnostic, cashless medicine delivery along with claim reimbursement. 

Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation Felicitated With Mahatma Awards 2021 For Covid-19 Humanitarian Efforts

Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF), the philanthropic arm of Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company has been conferred the Mahatma Award 2021 for its humanitarian efforts during COVID-19, and in supporting various communities recover from the challenging times. HHSIF won the award for supporting the Government, NGOs and industry partners in a number of critical areas as a part of its COVID-19 response.

“Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Honeywell has been working closely with Government and civil society to deal with this humanitarian crisis,” said Ashish Gaikwad, President, Honeywell India, and Director, HHSIF. “We are honored to receive the Mahatma Award for our efforts in building healthcare capacities to manage COVID-19.” he added.

Honeywell has pledged more than $3M towards COVID relief and has established COVID care centers and critical care centers across Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Karnataka. To date, Honeywell has donated 1,000 oxygen concentrators, 10 ventilators, 10,000 N95 respirators, and 2,500 PPE kits to various government and private hospitals across the country. 

Pooja Thakran, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Honeywell India, and Director, HHSIF, said, “We believe that community care is key to responsible corporate citizenship. We are thankful to the organizers of the Mahatma Award for this award, and we reaffirm our commitment to continue working relentlessly for the betterment of our communities.”

Founded by social entrepreneur and philanthropist Amit Sachdeva, The Mahatma Award celebrates leaders and changemakers across the globe, who are creating social impact and leading the way to a sustainable future. The award felicitates individuals and organisations making significant changes in education, skill development, rural development, gender equality, healthcare accessibility, and disaster management. 

About Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF)

Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF) is a not-for-profit organization that deploys Honeywell’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in five critical areas: education and skill development, gender equality, natural resources and the environment, holistic rural development, and disaster management. HHSIF’s programs include Honeywell Student Empowerment Program an upskilling program in deep science subjects for women and youth to build a future-ready workforce; creating Honeywell Model Villages by promoting holistic rural development; incubation and seed capital support to startups in deep science through Honeywell Start-up Support Program; Honeywell Center for Advancing Girls in Science at Avasara Academy to promote STEM education among girls; lake rejuvenation and establishment of global center of excellence for clean and affordable energy and Honeywell COVID-19 relief.