Studying Healthcare at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Healthcare in Hospitals

The Healthcare industry is emerging as one of the promising sectors in the economy and is expected to reach over US$ 150 billion by 2017 according to Technopak Advisors in their report 'India Healthcare Trends 2008. According to Price Water house Coopers 'Healthcare in India: Emerging market report', revenues from the healthcare sector account for 5.2 per cent of the GDP, making it the third largest growth segment in India. Existing healthcare organizations are expanding by opening hospitals in new service areas and new organizations are entering with state of-the-art equipment, latest technology and marketing strategies. India is also eyeing the global healthcare market to emerge as one of the possible destinations for international patients.

India needs to add 2 million beds to the existing 1.1 million by 2027, and requires immediate investments of US$ 82 billion. An explosion of technology has occurred that will require managers to have a new set of skills, coupled with knowledge of traditional healthcare organizations. Until recently doctors without any professional management training were supervising and governing the hospitals and health care systems. These doctors were not only finding it difficult but were also unable to devote sufficient time for their patients. It was increasingly felt that the management of hospitals and other healthcare institutions should be left to the care of professional managers specially trained for the job. The government too has recognized the need of these managers in public health and government run hospitals. However, there is a wide gap between supply and demand for trained healthcare managers/administrators in these sectors. Hence the requirement for Courses in Hospital and Health Care Administration was been felt.

Our educational programs in areas of Hospital and Health Care Administration aim to impart the knowledge and skills for management of specific areas of Hospital and Health Care sector. To meet challenges of this rapidly evolving field, our programs provide students with managerial and technical foundations for careers in scope areas of Hospital and Health Care systems, health insurance, NGOs and Public Health, healthcare IT and telemedicine, clinical trials, pharmaceutical management, Medical tourism, Quality assurance in healthcare, healthcare events management, Health laws and Medico-legal systems, Hospital design and architecture, Hospital mainstream and support services etc.