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Over 2,000 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended under Ayushman Bharat
Over 2,000 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended under Ayushman Bharat
Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Lok Sabha on Friday that 2,359 hospitals have been de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended, and Rs 328.49 crore in penalties levied for violating Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri…
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Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Lok Sabha on Friday that 2,359 hospitals have been de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended, and Rs 328.49 crore in penalties levied for violating Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) guidelines. The National Health Authority uses AI and machine learning to flag suspicious claims within 24 hours, preventing fraudulent payouts and saving Rs 676.14 crore as of July 31, 2026. Under the scheme, 3.75 crore Ayushman cards were created in 2025-26, and 2.74 crore hospital admissions authorised. Separately, Nadda said 95.99 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created nationwide.
The Indian Opinion
The numbers are sobering but not a sign of failure. The Ayushman Bharat scheme's zero-tolerance approach, backed by AI-driven fraud detection, has actually saved Rs 676.14 crore. Critics who cry harassment miss the point: 2,359 de-empanelments and 29 FIRs show the system works. The real test is whether these actions deter fraud over time and whether the 3.75 crore new Ayushman cards translate into genuine hospital access for the poor. Will the next financial year show a drop in violations?
Source: health.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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