Business Wire IndiaOver the years, Frost & Sullivan’s Healthcare Practice has recognized distinguished companies and individuals for their significant achievements and seamless contribution to the country’s healthcare industry. Continuing its efforts, Frost & Sullivan successfully hosted the seventh edition of its India Healthcare Excellence Awards on October 9, 2015 at Hyatt Regency, Mumbai.
The awards banquet, attended by the prominent figures in the healthcare industry celebrated the success of the winning enterprises. Awarded for their growth strategies, due diligence in development and innovation, showcasing best practices adoption and host of other critical factors, the 25 award recipients at the 7th Annual Healthcare Excellence Awards represented the best-in-class of the healthcare business.
On the occasion, Sandeep Sinha, Vice President, Healthcare Practice, South Asia and Middle East, Frost & Sullivan said, “The award recipients of this year’s Healthcare Excellence Awards represent a mix of established enterprises and innovative start-ups, who with their capability to revolutionize the healthcare industry, are expected to bring in groundbreaking innovations and novel practices in India’s healthcare system. Frost & Sullivan is proud to recognize their efforts and encourage them in their future endeavor.”
This year, the awards were presented across four major award categories: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Healthcare Delivery Services, Medical Technologies, and Research-based Awards. Following a rigorous process of selection, the awards jury comprising of eminent industry experts, key opinion leaders, and visionary innovators, rated nominees across eight to 10 parameters, backed by the research data from Frost & Sullivan and their market knowledge and domain expertise. Besides these categories, there were two Special Awards conferred by Frost & Sullivan to exemplary individuals who have contributed significantly to the healthcare industry for its advancement and furtherance.
The esteemed jury for 7th Annual India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2015, consisted the following eminent personalities –
| Award Titles and Categories | Award Recipients |
| Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology | |
| Nephrology Pharmaceutical Company of The Year | Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. |
| Disease Awareness Campaign of the Year — Pharmaceutical Company | Abbott |
| Innovative Marketing Campaign of the Year — Pharmaceutical Company | Abbott |
| Vision Care Pharmaceutical Company of the Year | Allergan India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Healthcare Delivery Services | |
| Emerging IVF Service Provider of the Year (Independent Chain) | Milann — The Fertility Center |
| Assisted Living Service Provider Company of the Year | Kshetra by Heritage Elder Care Services (P) Ltd. |
| Diabetes Management Service Provider Company of the Year | Lifespan Diabetes & Cardiometabolic Clinic |
| Ayurveda Medicine Service Provider Company of the Year | AYURVEDALAYA |
| Comprehensive Cardiology Service Provider Company of the Year | Narayana Health |
| Comprehensive Neurosciences Service Provider Company of the Year | Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata |
| Comprehensive Neurosciences Service Provider Company of the Year | Fortis Hospitals, Noida |
| Comprehensive Neurosciences Service Provider Company of the Year | Apollo Hospitals, Chennai |
| Comprehensive Gastroenterology Service Provider Company of the Year | Gem Hospital & Research Centre, Coimbatore |
| Online Medical Opinion Service Provider Company of the Year | MediAngels.com |
| Medical Technologies | |
| Medical Technology Company of the Year | Philips Healthcare |
| Emerging Medical Technology Company of the Year | Meril Life Sciences |
| Clinician Skill Enhancement Company of the Year | Johnson & Johnson Medical India |
| Special Awards | |
| Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year | Dr. Arjun Kalyanpur, MD CEO and Chief Radiologist/Pusher Teleradiology Solutions |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, MD, DM Senior Professor and Head, Department of Hepatology, & Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) |
| Research-based Awards | |
| Integrated Emergency Medical Services Enabling Technology Leadership Award | GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute |
| Home Medical Care Services Company of the Year | Portea Medical |
| Medical Imaging Technology Innovation Leadership | Ricoh India Ltd. |
| Audiology Service Provider Company of the Year | Bengal Speech & Hearing Pvt. Ltd. |
| Emerging Healthcare IT Service Provider Company of the Year | ATTUNE Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
| Cosmetic Service Provider Growth Excellence Award | Sakhiya Skin Clinic Pvt. Ltd. |
