The Indian healthcare sector is one of the strongest contributors to India’s economy. Contributing to India’s revenue generation and employment, the healthcare industry in India has been growing at an unprecedented speed.
Data suggests that in 2016, the Indian healthcare industry was valued at $86 billion. Expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 percent, the healthcare sector will be worth a whopping $638 billion by 2025.
Needless to say, healthcare is a critical segment that helps support the Indian population by providing access to medical services. Women form the very backbone of the Indian healthcare system. From rendering basic healthcare at the country’s grassroot level to bearing the weight of healthcare institutions as nursing staff, women do it all.
However, women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles within the healthcare industry. Although a record number of women are pursuing healthcare degrees, yet the same numbers are not observed in the workforce. Women also leave the healthcare workforce as they climb up the ladder.
The need of the hour is to build supportive systems that support women in healthcare to build long-lasting and fruitful careers. Role-models also play a crucial part in supporting women’s dreams. Led by this mandate, the Women Entrepreneurs Review team presents the special edition featuring women healthcare leaders from Hyderabad.
On the magazine’s cover we feature Dr. Madhavi Pudi, a distinguished dermatologist and aesthetic medicine expert who has reimagined skin and hair care with science backed precision and patient-centered care. As the founder of Dr. Madhavi’s Advanced Skin Hair and Laser Clinic, she has built a reputation for delivering advanced, non invasive solutions that are both effective and personalized.
Another prolific woman leader feature on this month’s magazine edition is Dr. Priyanka Velagapudi, VP, Healthonus. Holding a Bachelor’s, Master’s, a PhD in Nursing, and an MBA in Healthcare Management, Priyanka brings a comprehensive approach to healthcare leadership. As the Vice President – Nursing Operations of Healthonus, Dr. Priyanka is instrumental in driving operational excellence and ensuring patient centred care.
In this month’s edition, also read about Dr. Sravani Reddy, a doctor specialized in family medicine and diabetology. After completing her medical education, she pursued a management degree driven by her deep interest in healthcare management, business models and service delivery. Based in Hyderabad, she is a proud mother and a strong advocate for mental health and believes deeply in the power of integrative medicine and mind-body wellness.
In this edition also read about Dr. Siromani, founder of Vayastyag K and how she is redefining what it means to heal, inside and out, by amalgamating empathy with expertise. Armed with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Siromani became a one-woman force in the wellness ecosystem from hosting educational shows on television to mastering clinical practice, managing operations and sales.
These women are redefining what success means for women in the healthcare space.
Read on and do let us know your thoughts.
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