Pritika Singh is all set to be a game-changer in healthcare
Pritika has proved her mettle as a game changer in the healthcare industry
Pritika Singh, CEO
Prayag hospital & Research Center Pvt. Ltd.
The Indian healthcare system is one of the largest growing sectors, and according to a report the industry is expected to reach $372 billion by 2022. The hospital industry in India, accounting for 80% of the total healthcare market, is likely to be $132 billion by 2023 from $ 61.8 billion in 2017 – almost double in a short period. Considering the rise in the number of patients, it is imperative to set superlative standards of medical care for a hospital to function smoothly.
While most hospitals thrive on advanced expensive treatments, for 28-year-old Pritika Singh, CEO of Prayag hospital & Research Center Pvt. Ltd., the approach of managing a hospital differs from the rest. With her strong core and instinctive entrepreneurial skills, Pritika has proved her mettle as a game changer in the healthcare industry. We get an insight into what’s it like to be one of the youngest CEOs of a prominent hospital chain and run the show single-handedly in a male dominant field of work.
What’s it like to run a chain of hospitals at such a young age? How did you get into this profession?
My parents are doctors and I always wanted to be in the same indusrty. My father is a renowned ENT and orthopedic surgeon and my mother, took care of the administrative side of the hospital since it was established 20 years ago. While both are my heroes, I was more inclined towards becoming an entrepreneur than a doctor. I joined family business after finishing school and was working as a employee under my mangers. After completing my MBA I joined as a planning and strategy director, and after proving myself I got promoted as a CEO. Proving yourself to your parents is way far difficult as compared to proving your self to others. I started at beginner’s level and after years of building my way up, I now manage a staff of over 600 people. I like to take up new challenges and it is my dream to provide affordable healthcare to the entire country. I strongly believe if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
