On July 3rd, a webinar addressing how to enable affordable health financing options through fintech solutions in India was hosted by ACCESS Health International Southeast Asia.
In India, 62 percent of people spend out-of-pocket for their healthcare and 47 percent of rural households took loans and sale of assets to meet their health needs. The fintech industry has demonstrated the power of digital transformation to reach underserved and remote communities. Additionally, through innovative financing mechanisms, the industry has the ability to address the rising burden of healthcare expenditure. Through this discussion, panelists defined the populations most at risk, discussed the affordability challenges and lack of access to high-quality healthcare services experienced by these groups, and highlighted the important role fintech can have in reaching those most burdened.
Moderated by Girish Bommakanti, Director of Operations, ACCESS Health International India
Overview of Fintech for Health: Adrienne Mendenhall, Director of Business Development, ACCESS Health International Southeast Asia
The Speakers include:
Dr. Alka Parikh, Dean Research (Social Sciences) and Director of Amity Institute of Liberal Arts, Amity University, Mumbai
Shama Karkal, Chief Executive Officer, Swasti Health Catalyst
Shiva Prasad Palancha, Senior Strategy Advisor, Kratos Innovation Labs
Aparna Narayan Leon, Director of Revenue, Medlife
Kavita Sachwani, State Coordinator 2030 WRG, World Bank
Please click here to watch the webinar.