Hyderabad, Feb 23: CARE Hospitals successfully hosted CARE Connect – HR Conclave 2026 at Le Meridien Gachibowli, bringing together senior HR leaders, CXOs, and industry stakeholders for a strategic dialogue on workforce health and organisational wellbeing.
The conclave witnessed the participation of Dr. Pawan Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, CARE Hospitals; Mr. Shalabh Dang, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer; Dr. Nikhil Mathur, Chief of Medical Services; Dr. Amit Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer; Mr. Siddharth Datta, Head – Credit Business; along with more than 200 HR leaders and corporate decision-makers from leading organisations across Hyderabad. The strong turnout reflected the growing emphasis on structured corporate healthcare partnerships and employee wellbeing strategies.
Integrating Preventive Healthcare into Corporate Strategy
The conclave served as a focused platform to address evolving workplace health challenges and explore structured, preventive healthcare solutions for corporates. It reinforced the growing recognition that employee wellbeing is central to productivity, resilience, and long-term business sustainability.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Pawan Kumar, CEO, CARE Hospitals, emphasised:
“Organisations today must look beyond reactive healthcare models and adopt structured preventive frameworks that proactively safeguard employee wellbeing. At CARE Hospitals, we believe workforce health is a strategic business investment that directly impacts productivity, engagement, and long-term organisational resilience. Through initiatives like CARE Connect, we aim to build meaningful partnerships that enable healthier, future-ready workplaces.”
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Shalabh Dang, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, CARE Hospitals, added:
“Corporate healthcare is no longer limited to annual health check-ups. It requires integrated solutions that combine preventive care, early diagnosis, emergency preparedness, and continuous engagement. Our goal is to work closely with organisations to design scalable healthcare programs that deliver measurable value and strengthen employee trust.”
Health Leaders Dialogue: Addressing Workforce Challenges
The conclave featured engaging panel discussions focused on critical workforce health priorities.
The session titled “Burnout at Work: Solving HR’s Biggest Productivity Challenge,” moderated by Dr. Amit Singh, explored actionable strategies to mitigate workplace stress, strengthen mental health support systems, and enhance employee retention. He underscored the need to move wellbeing initiatives from intent to structured implementation to foster sustainable, health-driven workplace cultures.
Another key discussion, “Healthy Employees, Stronger Organisations: The Power of Preventive Care,” moderated by Dr. Nikhil Mathur, highlighted the importance of preventive screenings, early intervention frameworks, and structured corporate wellness programs aimed at reducing long-term healthcare risks while improving organisational productivity.
The panels featured distinguished industry leaders, including representatives from ICRISAT, Viatris (Mylan Labs), Genzeon, Tata Consultancy Services, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, GlobalData Plc, and other leading organisations. The discussions saw active engagement, reinforcing the importance of collaborative, health-driven business strategies.
Launch of ‘Health Guardians’ Corporate Program
A key highlight of the conclave was the unveiling of Health Guardians, CARE Hospitals’ comprehensive corporate healthcare program. The initiative is designed to deliver integrated preventive, diagnostic, and emergency healthcare solutions tailored to organisational needs, enabling companies to adopt structured and measurable employee health frameworks.
CARE Connect – HR Conclave 2026 reflects CARE Hospitals’ continued commitment to advancing corporate healthcare solutions and strengthening partnerships that promote healthier, more resilient organisations.