The role of right to health in health care management and delivery in India: in conversation with Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Hrudayalaya

Abstract

Poverty, health, and income opportunities are closely intertwined, particularly in developing countries. The importance of a strong health system remains undiminished even as challenges for managing health have become more complex. While some of the issues are common across health systems, India's health system has certain additional features that make it particularly challenging. Despite these challenges, a number of interesting business models have developed to provide low-cost care without compromising on quality of care. This paper highlights some of the India-specific issues and discusses the idea of the Right to Health as an approach to providing universal health care.