Fintech for Health in India: Challenges and way forward in enabling affordable health financing options through fintech solutions in India

In India, sixty-two percent of people spend out-of-pocket for their healthcare and forty-seven percent of rural households took loans and sale of assets to meet health needs. The fintech industry has demonstrated the power of digital transformation to reach underserved and remote communities and, through innovative financing mechanisms, has the ability to address the rising burden of healthcare expenditure. Through this discussion, panelists will define the populations most at risk, discuss the affordability challenges and lack of access to high-quality healthcare services experienced by these groups, and highlight the important role fintech can have in reaching those most burdened.

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Date

Jul 03 2020
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Time

India Time
10:00 am - 11:30 pm