PM Narendra Modi to roll out Ayushman Bharat on September 23 from JharkhandThe ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme, touted as the world's largest healthcare scheme, aims to provide a coverage of Rs five lakh a family ...
13 Sep, 2018, 10.13 PM IST
Govt asks districts to weed out names that should not be in list of Ayushman Bharat beneficiariesThe National Health Agency sent a circular to districts asking them to weed out any families identified as eligible for the Ayushman Bharat...
29 Aug, 2018, 07.38 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat scheme credit positive for insurers: Moody'sDuring fiscal year 2011-12 to 2016-17, health premiums have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 18 per cent.
23 Aug, 2018, 03.33 PM IST
‘Health insurance may require Rs 20,000-30,000 crore ... first phase involves only the public hospitals’The first phase of the project, being started on pilot basis on August 15, involves only the public hospitals.
15 Aug, 2018, 12.15 PM IST
Around 10,000 jobs to be created under National Health Protection SchemeThe Health Ministry has signed a pact with the Skill Development Ministry for the recruitment of 1 lakh 'Ayushman Mitras'.
05 Aug, 2018, 11.50 AM IST
Bengal in talks with Bajaj Allianz for ‘Ayushman Bharat’West Bengal was initially reluctant to join ‘Ayushman Bharat’ as it runs its own health insurance scheme called ‘Swasthya Sathi’, launched ...
27 Jul, 2018, 09.34 AM IST
West Bengal to launch Ayushman Bharat under joint bannerUnder the agreement, the state government is expected to expand the number of beneficiaries under its existing health scheme to provide mor...
20 Jul, 2018, 09.08 PM IST
Use of Aadhaar in Ayushman Bharat desirable but not mandatory, government clarifiesThe government today clarified that Aadhaar is "desirable" but not mandatory to avail benefits under the Centre's ambitious Ayushman Bharat...
12 Jul, 2018, 04.41 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh may launch Ayushman Bharat under NTR bannerThe Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust in the state provides a Rs 2.5 lakh health cover to an estimated 90 lakh families. The Centre will fund 60% of...
21 Jun, 2018, 09.03 AM IST
Odisha refuses to implement Modicare, BJP says move to 'hijack' Centre's schemeThe state has held that it has a superior scheme -- Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana with more beneficiaries -- compared to the Ayushman Bharat ...
17 Jun, 2018, 04.56 PM IST
More states to sign MoUs for Ayushman Bharat this week, says JP NaddaAt the moment, five states and union territories are yet to confirm whether they would be implementing the Ayushman Bharat-National Health ...
12 Jun, 2018, 04.48 PM IST
Govt to sign MoUs with “maximum” states this week for Ayushman Bharat: JP NaddaStates are expected to include Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, according to data shared by the he...
11 Jun, 2018, 07.43 PM IST
10 states may opt for trusts to unveil healthcare schemeLaunching a nation-wide health insurance scheme comes with its teething troubles, involving choice of the right model and fixing the ceilin...
28 May, 2018, 08.31 AM IST
Government hospital clearance needed for caesarean deliveries at pvt hospitals under NHPMThe Centre has included 1,354 packages in the scheme and rates for over 20 specialties, including orthopaedics, cardiology, cancer and neur...
27 May, 2018, 02.59 PM IST
NITI Aayog seeks World Bank's help to prevent fraud in health insurance schemeTouted as the world's largest government-funded healthcare insurance programme, AB-NHPM will provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family ann...
06 May, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
SBI General Insurance expects to wipe out losses in FY19After wiping out losses, the company would look at listing on bourses.
08 Apr, 2018, 01.23 PM IST
Indu Bhushan appointed CEO of 'Ayushman Bharat' missionBhushan, who became the Director General of the East Asia Department at ADB in October 2017, has been appointed to the post for a period of...
27 Mar, 2018, 09.30 PM IST