Navigating the Ayushman Bharat Crisis: Challenges and Resolutions for Healthcare Providers
The Ayushman Bharat scheme is grappling with a nationwide crisis, highlighted by a recent 19-day strike in Haryana by private hospitals over mounting pending dues and systemic operational challenges. While a resolution was reached in Haryana with government assurances for timely payments and issue redressal, similar financial and bureaucratic hurdles persist for medical professionals across other states, threatening healthcare delivery for beneficiaries.