Ayushman Bharat Utilisation in Private Healthcare Facilities
Source:Indian Express ↗
हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
It directly impacts policy debates on universal health coverage, public healthcare infrastructure strengthening versus reliance on private hospitals, and the implementation efficacy of flagship health schemes like AB-PMJAY.
सारांश
An analysis of data regarding the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) reveals that more than 50% of patients across five southern states utilized the scheme to access care in private hospitals, underlining the heavy reliance on private healthcare infrastructure to achieve universal health coverage goals.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- Over half (around 53%) of the beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in five major southern states utilized the scheme to access private healthcare facilities.
- This highlights the crucial role played by private sector empanelment in bridging healthcare delivery gaps and offering secondary/tertiary care options under public-funded health insurance.
- Regional disparities exist in public vs private hospital utilization under the scheme, reflecting the capacity of private healthcare infrastructure in southern states.
- Raises important policy questions regarding the marketisation of healthcare, the balance between public health system strengthening, and leveraging private capacities for universal health coverage (UHC).
संबंधित PYQ · 2
संबंधित PYQ · 2
- 2024MainsGS2
In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.
- 2024MainsGS3
Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?
