Practo Welcomes C.K. Mishra to Its Board of Directors

Practo, a leading digital healthcare platform, has announced the appointment of C.K. Mishra, the former Union Health Secretary, as an independent director on its board. Mishra is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with an impressive 37-year tenure in public service. He concluded his government career in 2020 after serving in various significant positions across health, environment, education, industry, and power sectors.

Extensive Experience in Public Health

During his tenure as Secretary at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, he managed extensive national health initiatives and intricate public health frameworks. Practo believes that his extensive expertise in establishing and overseeing large-scale infrastructure will be instrumental as the company enhances its integrated healthcare platform.

Recent Additions to the Board

Mishra joins a board that has recently welcomed TVG Krishnamurthy and Alexander Kuruvilla. The company stated that these additions are aimed at bolstering governance and enhancing the long-term resilience of its platform as it progresses in building advanced, technology-driven healthcare infrastructure around the world.

Mishra’s Vision for Practo

In his remarks about the development, Mishra expressed enthusiasm for Practo’s accomplishments. He noted that the platform has created a neutral, technology-oriented environment that connects patients, providers, and payors. He is eager to play a role in this ongoing journey towards better healthcare.

Practo’s Impact on Healthcare

Established in 2008 by Shashank ND, Practo has made remarkable strides by linking users with over 700,000 doctors and healthcare providers through its platform. It additionally offers Insta, a hospital information management system, which is currently in use by more than 500 clients across over 1,200 facilities globally.