The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has facilitated cashless healthcare treatment worth ₹1.91 lakh crore through a network of more than 37,000 empanelled hospitals across India, highlighting the scheme's growing role in expanding financial protection and access to quality healthcare. The
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) in Nashik. The decision was announced during a review meeting of the integrated Ayushman
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended increasing the health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the existing ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family per year, citing the sharp rise in the cost of advanced medical treatments and
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
A significant proportion of Indians aged above 50 years continue to remain underinsured despite having health insurance, exposing them to substantial financial risks during medical emergencies, according to a new analysis of more than one lakh health insurance policyholders. The findings highlight that inadequate coverage,
Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Singapore's investment firm Temasek, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is targeting a stock market debut in late July or early August 2026. The listing is
The West Bengal government has allocated ₹3,100 crore in the 2026 State Budget for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking the state's first formal rollout of the Centre's flagship health assurance scheme. The announcement was made by Finance Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th June 2026 highlighted India's healthcare achievements over the past 12 years, stating that the country has made significant progress in making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for all citizens through a series of flagship initiatives and reforms. In a
Average Out of Pocket Spending in Government Hospitals Stands at Just ₹2,496 compared to national average of ₹6,631.Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients spending significantly less on healthcare than the national average, according to
Kinder Hospitals Bangalore has announced the appointment of Vidhya Shree R as its new Chief Operating Officer, strengthening the hospital's leadership team as it continues to expand its healthcare services and enhance operational performance. The appointment was officially shared by the hospital through its social media
