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Ayushman Bharat: AAP terms Centre’s health scheme a ‘jumla’, demands land for mohalla clinics
AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said the Delhi government’s scheme allows for free treatment for all in its hospitals irrespective of income.
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New private hospitals could get 40% public funds under Centre’s health insurance scheme
New guidelines have renewed criticism of the insurance scheme which activists say is aimed at diverting public resources to the private sector.
Nayantara Narayanan
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Does India really have the capacity to implement Modi’s mega health scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana was launched in September, accompanied by a publicity blitz.
Radha Khan & Suvojit Chattopadhyay
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PM Modi launches health insurance scheme in Jharkhand, says it will be studied around the world
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana offers a cover of Rs 5 lakh per year to India’s poorest families.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch flagship health insurance programme today
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana scheme assures a cover of Rs 5 lakh per year to poor families.
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Status check: As Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, teething troubles remain
Thirty states and union territories have signed up for the ambitious health insurance scheme, but Delhi, Odisha and Kerala are yet to join.
Nayantara Narayanan
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Why most states are bypassing insurance companies to give health cover to the poor
In his Independence Day speech, Narendra Modi announced the health scheme, renamed the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyaan, will be launched on September 25.
Nayantara Narayanan
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Does India really need a costly national health scheme with Rs 5 lakh as insurance cover?
The government will pay higher premiums for insurance packages that may not be fully used since many states do not have adequate healthcare infrastructure.
Nayantara Narayanan