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"A claim should be like taking an Uber ride." That's Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO of PB Fintech, on what health insurance should actually feel like. You walk into a hospital, the system already recognises you, your documents move on their own, and you're escorted to your room. No forms, no queue, no proving anything at the desk. In conversation with Monika Halan on Why Not Mint Money, he breaks down how Policybazaar.com is working to make that real. Incubating PB Health to build hospitals that work better with insurers and understand the appropriate level of care. And building a network of like minded hospitals where walk in, walk out becomes the standard rather than the exception. Watch the full episode now. #WhyNotMintMoney #HealthInsurance #PBHealth #Policybazaar #PBFintech #Insurtech #PatientExperience

"Bariatric surgery can fail, medicines can fail, diets can fail. Only psychology matters." Dr. Harpreet Singh Jolly, Director of GI Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery at Massh Prolife Hospitals, Ludhiana, has done over 80,000 surgeries in 25 years. His view is that obesity is as much a disease of the mind as of the body, and that counselling is the part most treatment plans skip. When someone stops liking what they see in the mirror, they eat more, withdraw from people and pull away from their own family. Treat the weight without treating that, and the result rarely holds. Health Charcha Season 2, on HT Smartcast. Issued in public interest by Medtronic. #HealthCharcha #Obesity #MentalHealth #BariatricSurgery #HTSmartcast

"We cannot just label it as this patient doesn't care, this person is lazy." Dr. Arun Bhardwaj, Director & Head, Robotic & Laparoscopic, Bariatric & GI Surgery, Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, explains why obesity is a complex metabolic problem, not a matter of effort. Insulin resistance drives the hormonal chain that shows up as PCOS, and for many patients diet and exercise alone were never going to be enough. Health Charcha Season 2, on HT Smartcast. Issued in public interest by Medtronic. #HealthCharcha #Obesity #PCOS #MetabolicHealth #HTSmartcast

India isn't one market. It's 700+. Sameer Yogishwar, COO of HDFC Life, breaks down the biggest mistake insurance makes with distribution: treating a textile trader in Surat, a school teacher in Patna, and a techie in Bangalore as the same customer. They're not. And that's why hyperpersonalization, not scale, is the real challenge ahead. 🎙️ Why Not Mint Money Podcast on the HT Smartcast YouTube channel #HTSmartcast #HDFCLife #LifeInsurance #FinancePodcast #InsurTech

Today at 3pm, we open the conversation on India's insurance journey with Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO of PB Fintech, and Monika Halan; discussing the opportunities, challenges, and ideas that could shape a more consumer-first financial future for India. 🎙️ Why Not Mint Money Podcast on the HT Smartcast YouTube channel #HTSmartcast #ViksitBharat #India2047 #FinancePodcast

A 78-year-old came in recently. Two years ago he was playing badminton. Now walking back from a shower exhausted him. He'd been ordering blood tests at home, reading the reports with friends. Nothing flagged. An incidental echocardiogram showed severe aortic stenosis. If an older parent has slowed down suddenly, get them examined. Dr. Girish B Navasundi Information provided through this campaign is intended solely for informational, educational, and disease-awareness purposes and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Individuals should consult a qualified Registered Medical Practitioner regarding any healthcare concerns or treatment decisions. #AorticStenosis #HeartValveDisease #Echocardiogram #Cardiology #HeartHealth #SeniorHealth #TAVR #HeartValveReplacement #KnowYourHeart #AgingWell

Your heart rarely warns you before it's too late. Aortic Stenosis is one of those conditions when the heart's valve doesn't fully open, it obstructs blood flow. Silent. Serious. And often caught too late. As Dr. Girish B Navasundi puts it: “The single most important duty of every human being is to look after your physical and mental health.” Your heart isn't replaceable. Listen to the wisest people in the room, the doctors. Tune in on HT Smartcast for more conversations that matter. "Information provided through this campaign is intended solely for informational, educational, and disease-awareness purposes and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Individuals should consult a qualified Registered Medical Practitioner regarding any healthcare concerns or treatment decisions." #HeartHealth #AorticStenosis #CardiovascularDisease #HTSmartcast #HealthAwareness #Podcast #PreventiveHealth #DoctorSpeak #HealthyLiving #HeartDisease

A timely diagnosis can change everything. Dr. Deepak Govil and Dr. Vivek Tandon, Directors of GI Surgery, GI Oncology and Bariatric Surgery, Gastrosciences at Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, share how a 35-year-old woman's intestinal cancer was detected early and treated successfully through robotic surgery. Watch the full conversation on the HT Smartcast YouTube channel #HTSmartcast #HealthPodcast #CancerAwareness #RoboticSurgery Medanta

India's GCC journey has evolved from Shared Services to Centres of Excellence, and now to Global Capability Centres, with the next chapter already taking shape as Global Innovation Centres. Host Avanne Dubash speaks with Roop Kaistha - Managing Director – APAC at AMS, who explains why the real challenge isn't a lack of talent, but a skill readiness and leadership readiness gap as India moves up the global value chain. Watch the full episode of Why Not Mint Money on the HT Smartcast YouTube channel #HTSmartcast #FinancePodcast #GCCIndia #TalentStrategy #DigitalTransformation

Don't chase returns. Reduce risk.  That's one of the biggest lessons from global investing. Vaibhav Shah from @Mirae Asset Investment Managers(India) Pvt. Ltd. explains why investing beyond India isn't about following the best-performing market, it's about gaining exposure to opportunities you don't have at home and building a more resilient portfolio. Watch the full episode on the HT Smartcast YouTube channel #HTSmartcast #GlobalInvesting #RiskManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancePodcast #InvestmentStrategy Mirae Asset Sharekhan