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The pointlessness of Indian healthtech startups

The grand idea of bringing day-to-day healthcare online has been a spectacular failure. Billions were invested but little got built.

AvatarHarveen Ahluwalia

31 Oct 2023

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How surgery startups trap patients

A mix of fear and urgency has made it easy for online health companies to convince people to undergo surgeries.

AvatarSowmya R.

28 Jul 2022

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Why Pristyn Care is losing favour with doctors and hospitals

Accused of pushing for unnecessary surgical procedures, the health tech startup now faces a backlash and the prospect of regulatory action.

AvatarSowmya R.

13 Jul 2022

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Why is Practo missing in action?

At a time when the health tech companies are seeing record growth and investor interest, Practo seems to be out of the picture.

AvatarNikhil Varma

30 Jun 2021