Ayushman Bharat

IMA Chief Calls Health Sector ‘Orphan’, Criticizes Govt Policies May 1, 2024 Dr Asokan expressed disappointment with the lack of attention to healthcare amid the ongoing election season, noting its absence among the top priorities of political parties.

BJP Pledges to Extend Ayushman Bharat Scheme Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections April 19, 2024 The manifesto pledges to expand Ayushman Bharat Yojana to include senior citizens & transgender community, ensuring they receive free, quality healthcare.

Center Forms Panel to Review Ayushman Bharat Scheme, Report to be Submitted in 45 Days March 15, 2024 The panel will discuss issues, including expansion of the scheme’s beneficiary base, suggesting measures to prevent fraud, abuse or misuse.

Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme to Double Insurance Cover to INR 10 Lakh January 18, 2024 The objective is to extend coverage to serious illnesses requiring expenditures exceeding INR 5 lakh, including high-cost cancer treatments and transplants.

Parl Panel Suggests Inclusion of US’ Obamacare Provisions into Ayushman Bharat Scheme January 2, 2024 The panel emphasised that preventive services such as vaccinations and screenings covered without cost sharing in Obamacare promoted early detection and disease control.

Govt Targets 270 Mn Ayushman Bharat Beneficiaries Before Elections December 21, 2023 Uttar Pradesh leads the states with 46 million individuals holding Ayushman cards, followed by Madhya Pradesh (37 million), Gujarat and Chhattisgarh with 20 million each, and Maharashtra (19 million).

Haryana CM Launches Cashless Treatment for State Employees November 3, 2023 The newly launched facility will offer cashless treatment for 1,340 diseases across 569 empanelled hospitals in Haryana. The initial phase incorporates 894 employees from the Fisheries and Horticulture Departments, encompassing 1,055 disease packages and 305 hospitals.