Min clarifies on Ayushman Bharat, warns hospitals against negligence
Bhubaneswar: Health and family welfare minister
Mukesh Mahaling
on Tuesday clarified the confusion related to the Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
. He said the govt is taking all possible steps to include
eligible beneficiaries
in the scheme.
"Currently, those having NFSA, SFSA, and Antyodaya cards are being included in the scheme. The state govt has recently started a fresh distribution drive of new ration cards, which will increase the beneficiary base in Ayushman Bharat," said Mahaling.
The minister said there is no confusion regarding the
Ayushman Bharat
Scheme, and if there is any, steps are being taken to resolve it. "We are taking all steps to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out of the scheme," he said.
Mahaling also warned private hospitals against negligence in providing
healthcare services
under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. He said strong action will be taken against hospitals neglecting patients.
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