India sees surge in OPD spending, but insurance adoption remains limited: Experts

India’s outpatient department (OPD) spending reached $37.7 billion in FY24, yet insurance penetration for OPD remains below 0.1%. OPD insurance typically covers expenses during outpatient visits, including doctor consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy bills, and preventive check-ups. Despite rising out-of-pocket costs, adoption of OPD coverage remains limited. According to Dr Suman Katragadda, CEO of Heaps.ai, the low… Continue reading India sees surge in OPD spending, but insurance adoption remains limited: Experts