Nagpur: The Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI), the country’s leading body representing private healthcare providers, organized a high-level Healthcare Leadership Conclave in Nagpur under the chairmanship of Dr. Girdhar Gyani, Director General of AHPI. The conclave brought together CEOs, Medical Directors, Chief Administrators, and senior healthcare professionals from leading hospitals across Nagpur and the Vidarbha region to discuss key policy, regulatory, and operational challenges shaping India’s healthcare sector.
Dr. Gyani highlighted emerging developments that are expected to redefine healthcare delivery in the country. A key focus of the conclave was the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which will require hospitals and healthcare institutions to strengthen data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
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The conclave also featured discussions on several national healthcare initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the National Health Exchange (NHX), General Insurance Council (GIC) regulations, and issues related to the Preferred Provider Network (PPN). Healthcare leaders emphasized the growing need for digital integration, regulatory preparedness, and patient-centric governance.
Participants also reviewed AHPI’s legal interventions concerning the Consumer Protection Act and discussed the increasing incidents of violence against healthcare professionals and medical institutions. The leaders stressed the importance of creating a safer working environment for healthcare workers while maintaining public confidence in the healthcare system.
The conclave unanimously reaffirmed that healthcare leadership should remain focused on patient welfare, with every policy, process, and investment ultimately serving the interests of patients and their families. They emphasized that patient trust remains the foundation of quality healthcare.
New AHPI Maharashtra & Goa Leadership Announced
During the conclave, AHPI announced the new office bearers for its Maharashtra & Goa Chapter:
President: Dr. H. K. Sale (Pune)
Secretary: Dr. Hardik Ajmera, Medical Director, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
Vice President: Dr. Anup Marar, Campus Director, DMIHER (DU), Nagpur Campus
Joint Secretary: Dr. Tushar Gawad, Centre Head, KIMS Kingsway Hospital, Nagpur
The appointments of Dr. Anup Marar and Dr. Tushar Gawad strengthen Vidarbha’s representation in the state leadership and recognize their continued contribution to the healthcare sector and policy advocacy.
The conclave was organized by Dr. Tushar Gawad and was attended by Dr. Sachin Gathe, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur, as the Guest of Honour. He appreciated AHPI’s initiative in bringing healthcare leaders together to address emerging opportunities and challenges in the healthcare sector.
The event concluded with a collective commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, enhancing patient safety, supporting evidence-based policymaking, and preparing healthcare institutions for India’s rapidly evolving digital healthcare ecosystem.
