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TopicAyushman Bharat

Topic: Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries chose pvt hospitals over govt during lockdown due to Covid fear

A govt analysis of the 10-week lockdown period showed that claims under PM-JAY health insurance scheme fell by 51% compared to the 12 weeks before it.

Covid-19 opportunity for India to speed up Ayushman Bharat: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus

India saw a single-day jump of 9,887 Covid-19 cases and 294 deaths Saturday, pushing the nationwide tally to 2,36,657 and death toll to 6,642.

SC asks private hospitals if they are ready to charge Covid patients at Ayushman Bharat rate

SC was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Sachin Jain who said private hospitals, which have been given land free of cost, should not charge for Covid-19 treatment.

Flu data, vigilance, Aarogya Setu, Covid helpline — how NHA’s quietly leading pandemic fight

In an interview, the National Health Authority CEO says Ayushman Bharat hasn't yet had a major role in Covid crisis, but this could change if there's a surge.

Testing, treatment of Covid-19 free for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries through private labs

Hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana can use their authorised testing facilities or tie up with one.

With centre-state political standoff, can coronavirus outbreak be effectively fought?

India now has 28 confirmed coronavirus cases. In recent months, the relationship between the Centre and the states has seen a breakdown over several issues.

Sitharaman cuts budget for Modi’s pet Ayushman Bharat scheme over fund ‘under-utilisation’

Ayushman Bharat’s budget has been revised downwards from Rs 6,400 crore to Rs 3,314 crore in 2019-20.

Ayushman Bharat can be a success if Modi govt incentivises digital data for private players

Modi govt’s proposed Personal Data Protection Bill has to be in conjunction with its blueprint governing India’s health data. But can it make private players participate?

These are the top states where Ayushman Bharat patients rush for treatment

People can seek treatment in other states under the Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme, and MP tops the list for outgoing patients, at over 15,000.

BJP keeps MPs on toes — from Article 370 meets to Diwali with Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries

From creating awareness on Article 370 to participating in Seva Saptah & Sankalp Yatra, and spreading word on 'economic turnaround' — BJP has kept its MPs busy.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.