For Patients, Of Patients, By Patients

Healthcare expenses are rising, and for many patients, hospital bills can be a significant financial burden : especially when insurance doesn’t cover everything. While medical care is essential, it’s equally important to manage costs without compromising your health. At Health Samadhan , we understand that paying out of pocket can be a stressful experience. That’s why we’ve outlined five strategies  that can help you save on hospital expenses while ensuring you get the care y

Healthcare costs can be daunting, confusing, and often unpredictable. Many of us have experienced the moment of relief when we receive a medical cost estimate that looks reasonable — only to find, later on, that the actual bill is much higher. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it can have serious financial and emotional implications. At Health Samadhan , we believe that understanding these estimates and the details behind them is crucial for every patient navigating the

Most healthcare platforms claim to be patient-first. Very few actually explain how . That’s because the answer is uncomfortable: in healthcare, incentives decide loyalty more than intent. Not mission statements. Not brand language. Not marketing claims. Incentives. Why good intentions aren’t enough Many founders genuinely want to help patients. But healthcare is complex, expensive, and heavily intermediated. The moment money starts flowing from one side of the system, alignme

At first glance, it seems counterintuitive. Almost every healthcare platform today sells something tangible: hospital beds, OPD appointments, health checkups, diagnostics, subscriptions, wellness plans, or memberships. So when people come across Health Samadhan, one of the first questions we’re asked is: Why don’t you sell any of that? The short answer is simple: because selling hospital beds or appointments would fundamentally change who we work for. And that change would

For many Indian families, a ₹25 lakh health insurance cover feels reassuring. It sounds substantial. Responsible. More than “adequate. ”After all, how often does anyone spend ₹25 lakhs on a single hospitalisation? And yet, this is the uncomfortable reality: thousands of insured patients with high-value policies still pay lakhs out of pocket every year. Not because insurance failed. Not because hospitals cheated. But because insurance and hospital pricing operate on two very d

Most people spend weeks comparing hotels before a vacation.Months of researching schools for their children.Years of planning, investments, and insurance. But when it comes to a hospitalisation that could cost ₹5–10 lakh or more? Most patients choose the first hospital they’re referred to — and walk in blind. That single decision often determines not just the quality of care, but how much money a family quietly loses. If you’re planning a hospitalisation — maternity, orthopae