VMPL
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of India's leading private general insurers, today organized a workshop in Pune to familiarize hospitals with the benefits of enrolling on the National Health Claims platform Exchange (NHCX). This initiative aligns with the General Insurance Council's directive to integrate hospitals with NHCX for a more streamlined healthcare claims process.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the healthcare ecosystem, including representatives from the National Health Authority (NHA), General Insurance Council (GIC), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), peers from the insurance industry and external administrators. (TPA). In addition, the workshop had the participation of more than 200 attendees, including representatives of hospitals, other insurance companies, TPA and various IT technology platform companies that provide solutions to hospitals.
The National Health Authority (NHA), the architects of the NHCX platform, took the lead in presenting the benefits of the platform to all stakeholders. Kiran Gopal Vaska, IAS, Director IT and Policy, NHA, chaired the presentations and actively addressed queries from participants. The General Insurance Council (GIC) was well represented by Inderjeet Singh, General Secretary, GI Council, and P. Sashidhar Nair, Health Technical Consultant and Advisor, GI Council. Their presence underscored GIC's commitment to driving NHCX adoption for the benefit of the entire insurance ecosystem. The three technology platform agencies (Claim Book, IHX and Vitraya) also presented their capabilities and offerings to support hospitals and insurance companies in the NHCX value chain. These senior officials and technical experts detailed the operational benefits and procedural ease of the platform, highlighting key advantages such as simplified claims processing, faster settlements and greater transparency, which will greatly benefit the customer. Greater data accuracy and greater data security will help reduce fraud and benefit both hospitals and policyholders.
Speaking on the announcement, Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Chairman, General Insurance Council, said, “We are committed to the vision of a robust and efficient healthcare ecosystem that simplifies the claims process. of healthcare for both hospitals and policyholders. The NHCX platform plays a critical role in achieving this goal by facilitating the seamless exchange of health insurance claims data. This workshop aimed to familiarize hospitals with the capabilities and functionalities of the platform and encourage them to actively participate. fundamental to creating a more transparent and efficient healthcare claims process for all stakeholders, making access to healthcare easier and more convenient for our citizens.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance remains committed to fostering collaborations that enhance the health insurance ecosystem. This workshop is an important step towards encouraging wider adoption of the NHCX platform in Pune and across India. The successful delivery of this workshop underscores our dedication to driving innovation and efficiency in health claims processes. The NHA and GIC, as drivers of the NHCX platform, noted that the number of hospital-based participants was the highest in Pune, reflecting strong engagement during the workshop.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is India's leading private general insurance company. This is a collaborative effort between Bajaj Finserv Limited, India's most diversified non-banking financial institution, and Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and largest asset manager. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance offers a wide range of general insurance products, including motor insurance, home insurance and health insurance, along with distinctive insurance offerings such as coverage for pet insurance, weddings, events, cybersecurity and the film industry. The company began operations in 2001 and has constantly expanded its reach to be very close to its customers. Currently, it maintains a presence in almost 1,500 towns and cities across India. Notably, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance holds [ICRA]AAA issuer rating from ICRA Limited, signifying the highest level of assurance with respect to timely performance of financial commitments.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of India's leading private general insurers, today organized a workshop in Pune to familiarize hospitals with the benefits of enrolling on the National Health Claims platform Exchange (NHCX). This initiative aligns with the General Insurance Council's directive to integrate hospitals with NHCX for a more streamlined healthcare claims process.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the healthcare ecosystem, including representatives from the National Health Authority (NHA), General Insurance Council (GIC), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), peers from the insurance industry and external administrators. (TPA). In addition, the workshop had the participation of more than 200 attendees, including representatives of hospitals, other insurance companies, TPA and various IT technology platform companies that provide solutions to hospitals.
The National Health Authority (NHA), the architects of the NHCX platform, took the lead in presenting the benefits of the platform to all stakeholders. Kiran Gopal Vaska, IAS, Director IT and Policy, NHA, chaired the presentations and actively addressed queries from participants. The General Insurance Council (GIC) was well represented by Inderjeet Singh, General Secretary, GI Council, and P. Sashidhar Nair, Health Technical Consultant and Advisor, GI Council. Their presence underscored GIC's commitment to driving NHCX adoption for the benefit of the entire insurance ecosystem. The three technology platform agencies (Claim Book, IHX and Vitraya) also presented their capabilities and offerings to support hospitals and insurance companies in the NHCX value chain. These senior officials and technical experts detailed the operational benefits and procedural ease of the platform, highlighting key advantages such as simplified claims processing, faster settlements and greater transparency, which will greatly benefit the customer. Greater data accuracy and greater data security will help reduce fraud and benefit both hospitals and policyholders.
Speaking on the announcement, Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Chairman, General Insurance Council, said, “We are committed to the vision of a robust and efficient healthcare ecosystem that simplifies the claims process. of healthcare for both hospitals and policyholders. The NHCX platform plays a critical role in achieving this goal by facilitating the seamless exchange of health insurance claims data. This workshop aimed to familiarize hospitals with the capabilities and functionalities of the platform and encourage them to actively participate. fundamental to creating a more transparent and efficient healthcare claims process for all stakeholders, making access to healthcare easier and more convenient for our citizens.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance remains committed to fostering collaborations that enhance the health insurance ecosystem. This workshop is an important step towards encouraging wider adoption of the NHCX platform in Pune and across India. The successful delivery of this workshop underscores our dedication to driving innovation and efficiency in health claims processes. The NHA and GIC, as drivers of the NHCX platform, noted that the number of hospital-based participants was the highest in Pune, reflecting strong engagement during the workshop.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is India's leading private general insurance company. This is a collaborative effort between Bajaj Finserv Limited, India's most diversified non-banking financial institution, and Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and largest asset manager. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance offers a wide range of general insurance products, including motor insurance, home insurance and health insurance, along with distinctive insurance offerings such as coverage for pet insurance, weddings, events, cybersecurity and the film industry. The company began operations in 2001 and has constantly expanded its reach to be very close to its customers. Currently, it maintains a presence in almost 1,500 towns and cities across India. Notably, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance holds [ICRA]AAA issuer rating from ICRA Limited, signifying the highest level of assurance with respect to timely performance of financial commitments.
