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Recognising the regulatory shift brought about by theInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDAI's 2024 directive mandating coverage for robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS), key surgeon associations in India have stressed the need for uniform implementation across health insurance providers to ensure consistent patient access.

"The healthcare industry in India has seen remarkable progress in recent years, and robotic technology has been central to this transformation in surgical care-not only by improving clinical outcomes but also by enhancing the overall patient experience during and after surgery," saidDr Vivek Bindal, Chairman, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (India Chapter). ...