National Health Authority

The initiative will help thousands of transgenders who are often the most disadvantaged, Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the move would ensure rightful and respectable place for the community which will be able access healthcare services

Zero-tolerance approach to any kind of fraud related to medical treatment claims: Govt

Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is governed on a zero-tolerance approach to any kind of fraud such as suspect or non-genuine medical treatment claims, impersonation and up-coding of treatment packages and procedures etc, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said in a written reply.

India’s most populous states struggling to utilise Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme

Over four years since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, states with the poorest health infrastructure have seen the lowest advantage to beneficiaries

As CGHS dues pile up, private hospitals refuse cashless treatment to govt employees

The official said because of technical issues, payments of CGHS beneficiaries on the National Health Authority's information technology platform are not getting processed, increasing the outstanding dues.

NHA launches revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account mobile app

The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission scheme has launched a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account mobile application.

New differential pricing proposed for Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY; medical colleges, large private hospitals to be top gainers

Since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana in 2018, the 'low' rates offered for the treatment packages under the scheme have been a major issue of contention between private hospitals and the government. On a few occasion, the rates have also been revised but the hospitals now want a complete overhaul

47% women benefited under AB-PMJAY compared to nearly 53% men; gender gap went up during COVID-19

A new study has found that the gender gap increased significantly during the COVID-19 waves, with a drastic fall in the utilisation of obstetrics and gynecology services. Researchers noted steps need to be taken to ensure efficient delivery of essential services even during adverse events.

ABDM will aid universal health coverage in accessible, affordable, timely manner: R S Sharma

Since its launch in August 2020, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has seen the creation of over 17 crore health IDs but has also faced scepticism due to concerns over security of sensitive personal health data. There have also been some concerns that health IDs in some pockets are being created without the explicit informed consent of the individuals concerned

Seeking Aadhar, ration card database from states to expand pool of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY beneficiaries: NHA

The National Health Authority under the Health Ministry has asked states to share National Food Security Portal ration card data along with the corresponding Aadhaar.

Aarogya Setu app is now integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

R S Sharma, chief executive of the National Health Authority said that Aarogya Setu has played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a wide usage of the mobile application.

Ayushman Bharat | Centre's colossal push for health scheme after PM Modi’s Red Fort prod

In his Independence Day speech on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that every poor of the country knows the importance of Ujjwala to Ayushman Bharat.

Telangana inks pact with National Health Authority for Ayushman Bharat

The MoU was signed in the backdrop of the state government deciding to join the national scheme.

National Digital Health Mission rolled out on pilot mode in 6 union territories

The six union territories where the mission was rolled out through a pilot launch are Chandigarh, Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, the NHA said in a statement.

Coronavirus testing, treatment free for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries at pvt labs, empanelled hospitals

The NHA, which implements the national health insurance scheme, said this will strengthen the country's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

National Health Authority, IRDAI recommend measures to check frauds, data standardization

The recommendations will benefit all stakeholders – beneficiaries, policyholders, insurers, state health agencies, healthcare providers, implementing agencies and intermediaries etc, officials said.

National Health Authority inks MoU with Quality Council of India

The partnership aims to create a process to facilitate certification of at least 7,000 empanelled hospitals by December 2021 to build a network of quality healthcare providers.