Healthcare Hiring DataApril 2026 · 6 min
India's Verified Talent Gap: What the Numbers Actually Say
78% of hospital hires flow through informal, unverified networks. We break down what that means for institutions and professionals.
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Data, career research, and hiring perspectives from the TMR team and community — grounded in India's actual healthcare landscape.
78% of hospital hires flow through informal, unverified networks. We break down what that means for institutions and professionals.
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