Our Story
Message from the FounderHaving spent 25 years in the healthcare industry, working with the multilateral bodies and organisations across the United States of America, European Union, United Kingdom, Middle East & South-East Asia and the continuum of care, I realised that healthcare needs major transformation across governance, financing and delivery. This requires passionate professionals in healthcare to come together and drive this change bottom-up. Healthcare transformation needs to become a People’s movement. So, the Health Parliament
Parliament is a word that comes with a very high level of responsibility and responsiveness and is sacrosanct in the realm of policy making. My vision is that the Health Parliament will become the platform for brainstorming, debating and ideating the innovative health reforms which will lead to healthcare becoming outcome-driven, accessible and affordable. In the coming decade, the vision is that the influencers in health care across the private and public sector will come from the Health Parliament™. And we will be a major catalyst for healthcare transformation.
We understand that healthcare leadership is bottom line-driven and people generally don’t look at the larger canvas or the bigger picture for healthcare. Through Health Parliament™, we want to broaden the horizons of thinking of people and re-imagine the healthcare as an ecosystem and adopt a systems-approach in solving the major challenges.
Another initiative is the Digital Health Academy™, which eventually will become the world’s first digital health university. We believe that in the coming decades, Digital Health will cease to exist because digital will get incorporated in every aspect of healthcare delivery. It will not be a separate domain. But the challenge of digital adoption lies in the mismatch between technical maturity and organisational maturity. With technical maturity, I mean, there are umpteen technical solutions for every challenge healthcare faces, but the organisation (its people) are not capable of leveraging these technical solutions because they lack the necessary skills and hence, the organisation maturity is low. Through this Academy & University, we wish to provide them courses in digital health to make sure that they have the level of competence to leverage the digital tools to their full potential.
The modules & chapters will be taken by professionals who are either involved in developing or delivering digital solutions. This sets us apart as a unique course in the world. This will help you gain practical insights in using this knowledge by enhancing the skills and competence in the profession and daily practice.
The third initiative – International Patients Union™. The entire healthcare system works for the patient, but the patient is nowhere in the picture because they’re not organized. Through the International Patients Union™, we wish to organize patients based on their medical condition, to make them a force before the industry and the policymakers so that the healthcare is user-centric and not provider-centric. It is not supplier-driven, it is user-driven. This will make healthcare affordable and outcome-driven.
Please watch this space for the launch of IPU
Our Mission
Equip you with the latest knowledge, training, tools and a matchless platform to help
create an impact.
Our Vision
Transforming healthcare through innovation, capacity building, community networks and
digital health solutions.
Our Team
Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Founder
Policy Maker, Author & industry veteran. Former Advisor to the Health Minister, Government of India & a key contributor to Digital Health initiatives across the globe.
-India
Mr. Bakul Patel
Board Member
He is the world’s foremost leader in Digital Health & has played a key role in shaping the domain. He pioneered and coined the term ‘SaMD’, risk framework for medical device regulators globally, software pre-cert pilot program, and framework for (AI/ML)-Based Software. Mr. Patel was the Founding Director for the Digital Health Center of Excellence at the US-FDA, Fmr Chief Digital Health Officer- Global Strategy and Innovation at US-FDA. Currently, the Senior Director, Global Digital Health Strategy & Regulatory Health @Google
Mr. Manish Dureja
Board Member
Manish Dureja is the Managing Director of Jet Privilege. He has been at the helm of affairs, spearheading initiatives. He is an industry expert with over 20 years of experience. Manish is an active member of many professional societies and is a thought leader on marketing, loyalty programme design and development, strategic planning, airline revenue management and CRM.
Mr. Ranjan Bargotra
Board Member
An advertising and corporate leader with over 30 years track record of building and managing brands. Worked with category leader consumer brands, large corporates and has extensive exposure to the government. His Specialities lies in Advertising and Branding, Strategic Planning, Insight Mining, Communication Strategy, People Management and Motivation.
Mr. Ashish Srivastava
Board Member
A seasoned senior executive and thought leader. Has built organizations, defined technology strategies, and overseen large and complex programs. As an innovator and technology strategist, overseen the development of AI & data-driven products and solutions in Telecom, Consumer-Goods, Manufacturing, Health, and Retail.
Dr. Vint Cerf
Advisor- Project CREATE
Founder of Internet.
Mr. Paul Mitchell
Advisor
Mr. Paul Mitchell is a revered global leader in technology. He is the Immediate Past Chair, United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum, Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), and Former Senior Director Technology Policy and Internet Governance, Microsoft.
Ms. Ann Mond Johnson
Advisor
Ms. Ann Mond Johnson is presently CEO, American Telemedicine Association. She is former CEO of Zest Health, and former Co-Founder & CEO of Subimo. Previously she also served as Board Chair and Advisor to ConnectedHealth.
Mr. Steven Yeo
Advisor
Health Leader in Asia – Pacific region. Former, VP & Executive Director, HIMSS Asia Pacific & Middle East-GM, HIMSS Analytics Asia Pacific & ME, & former Director – Digital Health Group- Asia – Intel Corp.
-Singapore
Mr. Jay H. Sanders
Advisor
Founding Board Member and President Emeritus. American Telemedicine Association. President &CEO, The Global Telemedicine Group. Served on the NASA Biological and Physical Research Space Advisory Committee, as a consultant to the NASA Space Communication Center and was the Scientific Director for the NASA Medical Informatics and Technology Applications Commercial Space Center and headed the FCC’s Rural Healthcare Fund.
Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar
Advisor
President, American Telemedicine Association, Vice President, Connected Health, Partners Healthcare, Professor, Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale
Advisor
Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale is a Scientist and Member of the Board of Governors at IIM Raipur.
-India
Dr. Elliot Sloane
Advisor
Global Healthcare IT leader. Emeritus Co-Chair of IHE International Board. Specialized areas of competence include eHealth, mHealth, HIPAA and HITECH compliance for privacy, security, confidentiality, and cybersecurity management.
-USA
Mr. Brian O’Connor
Advisor
Chairman of the European Connected Health Alliance, which connects Governments, Industry, Research Institutes, Health Services, Patient Groups etc. through a Global Network of Ecosystems.
Mr. Richard Alvarez
Advisor
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Health Infoway, and the Canadian Institute of Health Information.
Prof. David Aylward
Advisor
Assistant Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine & First Executive Director of the mHealth Alliance.
Dr. Harry Greenspun
Advisor
Partner & Chief Medical Officer, Guidehouse, USA.
Prof. S. Yunkap Kwankam
Advisor
Former Chief of Telemedicine at WHO. Currently, Executive Director, International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth(ISfTeH).
Dr. Thomas Zeltner
Advisor
Chairman, WHO Foundation & Deputy Chair of the University Council at the Medical University of Vienna. President, Swiss Commission for UNESCO & President & Chairman of the Board, Swiss Research Institute of Public Health & Addiction.
Mr. Gunjan Sinha
Advisor
Is an internet pioneer and Co-Founder and President of WhoWhere? Inc., a leading Internet directory services company that was acquired by Lycos in 1998. Gunjan currently serves on the Board of Directors of several Silicon Valley companies.
-USA
Mr. Vishal Gupta
Advisor
Global CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology at Lexmark
Mr. Abhiroop Gandhi
Advisor
Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Strategic Risk Management at Verily (formerly called Google Life Sciences). He has over 15 years of experience in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and digital health.
-USA
Mr. Roman Devengenzo
Advisor
Former Technical Lead, Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems
Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch
Advisor
President AIIMS, Madurai & JIPMER Former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Dept. of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research.
-India
Dr. R.K Srivastava
Advisor
Former Chairman of Medical Council of India. Former Director General of Health Service, Government of India.
-India
Dr. Bindu Dey
Advisor
Former Secretary, Technology Development Board, Dept. of Science & Technology, Government of India
-India
Mr. Ananta P. Sarma
Advisor
Former MD & CEO SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd and currently, Senior Advisor, IDBI Capital Markets & Security Ltd.
-India
Dr. Rishi Bhatnagar
Advisor
Dr. Rishi Mohan Bhatnagar is an established technology leader with experience across sectors managing global customer, telecom, BFSI, Automotive, Healthcare, Government and Education.
-India
Mr. J. C. Chaudhry
Advisor
J.C. Chaudhry (JC) is amongst India’s most celebrated and award-winning teacher, author, mentor, numerologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist
-India
Ms. Reena Sooch
Advisor
She heads Ipsos’ Global Centre of Expertise in Connected Health. Has directed large strategic studies mapping connected health among payers, healthcare professionals and patients. She has worked for the NHS, UK as a cognitive behavioural therapist before running a mental health charity for a UK non-profit organization & is a Director for Ipsos based in London.
Ms. Kopal Gupta
Board Member
Holds a Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc Tech) and a PG Diploma in IPR. She has been serving as a member of the board of directors of Global Advisory & Associated Services, since 2013. She is a science enthusiast and her interest lies in academics and ESD (Education for Sustainable Development).
Mr. Sudhir Tiwari
Advisor
Sudhir is the Vice President and Head of Enterprises Engineering at Turtlemint, one of the largest Technology platforms for Insurance Distribution in Asia.
Dr. Monika Lukasiewicz
Advisor
Practising clinician with an interest in global health, and the expanding frontier of digital health. Publishing articles and books on female health. Public speaker in Poland and abroad.
-Poland
Prof. Siddharth Arora
Advisor
Programme Director, Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD), University of Oxford.
Mr. Vaibhav Gupta
Advisor
Global Health and International Development professional. Worked with WHO & World Bank. A former Official on Special Duty with the Union Minister of IT Government of India.
-Singapore
Mr. Rajendra Upadhyaya
Advisor
Worked across businesses and verticals, with a special expertise in turnaround and startup operations. A former Vice President at TATA Teleservices.
-India
Ms. Mevish Vaishnav
Policy, Operations & Strategy
Has worked in healthcare for over a decade and held senior positions in the healthcare Industry.
-India
Dr. Thokchom Nirod Kumar Singh
Executive Vice President
Clinician turned health equity driver – 22 years of immersion covering clinical practice, hospital administration, digital health, startups, healthcare research and management consulting.
Mr. Krishna Chandra
Advisor – Training & Certification
Is an expert in Healthcare IT implementation and training. MHA, CPHIMS, PRINCE2P
-India
Dr. Archana Tapuria
Advisor
Clinical Lead, Big Picture Medical, UK; Digital Health Researcher, King’s College London.
-UK
Dr. Rahul K. Garg
Strategy
Rahul is a physician turned strategy consultant who has advised global corporations on the topics of health, insurance, and technology. M.B.B.S, MD, MBA – IIM- Ahmedabad.
-Canada
Dr. Sukhampreet Kaur
Clinical Content & Training
Healthcare innovation and quality consultant. Medical advisor with content development expertise. MD, MBA.
-Canada
Mr. Parthiban S D
Advisor
Vice President, Innovation and Growth, Global Value Web
Mr. Abhishek Sahasrabudhe
Advisor
Versatile experience in various industries (automotive, technology, Med-tech/healthcare) working on diverse projects. Currently working as a Technical Lead for Johnson & Johnson, Robotics & Digital Solutions. Has over 6 patents and 3 publications.
Ms. Rajashree Menon
Advisor
Health and life science industry professional with expertise in communications and engagement.
-India
Mr. Adrian Phillips
Legal & Compliance
Adrian has an experience of about two decades in legal practice, and is a revered name in corporate and social sectors.
-India
Mr. Pradip Modh
Information Technology
An expert in web designing and hosting services
-India
Mr. Khushal Shah
Finance & Compliance
Professional with a good standing in finance, compliance and M&A.
-India
Ms. Sakshi Pandita
Senior Project Associate
A biotechnologist and microbiologist who thrives off positive results and seeks opportunities to continue learning and growing. Her areas of interest are stem cell technology and digital healthcare.
Ms. Akshita Tyagi
Project Associate
Masters in Biotechnology and has worked as a trainee in a project in DU (Department of Botany) under Science and Engineering Research Board for the study of Fungi and their use in Bioremediation.
Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Chief of Staff
She is a physician, researcher, and digital health enthusias and has co-authored the Unlocking Human Potential Framework. In addition to her professional pursuits, Dr. Manpreet has also volunteered with Teach for India and Mentor Together. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the Kalimba to find balance in her life.
Ms. Priya Shukla
Senior Project Associate
Ms. Priya is a researcher and public policy enthusiast. She has a background in Public Administration and Political Science and has worked on the Responsible Nations’ Index. She also has an experience in managing social media for various organizations. Camera is her weapon & she loves to capture memories through her lens.
Mr. Saptarshi Gargari
Project Associate
He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Delhi. He has a profound interest in public policy research and development. An avid non-fiction reader and a trained athlete/cricketer.
Mr. Ashish K Suresh
Project Associate – UI/UX
He is an architect turned UX designer who brings a unique perspective to the world of digital design. He has been previously part of the architectural design team under the Airport Authority of India.
Mr. Jithin Jimmy
IT Associate
He is a B.Tech (Computer Science) graduate from Cochin University and has worked as a FullStack Developer. He has experience in managing websites and technical initiatives for organizations.
Ms. Palak Dubey
Graphic Design Intern
Ms. Palak Dubey has completed her Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing from Pearl Academy and a Diploma in Graphic Design and Communications from NIFT Delhi. She has also undertaken several internships in the design industry and worked as an Assistant Merchandiser with an export house.
Ms. Arushi Negi
Senior Project Associate
A public health professional with masters in community health nursing and MBA in hospital administration and healthcare management. Have worked in NGO for two years and been part of various health programs and researches.
Ms. Shweta Bharankar
Accountant
With Bachelor’s in Commerce, Shweta is responsible for the management and reporting of financial information, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, tax returns, and accounting records for the last five years.
