Ayushman Bharat

	Delhi government trying to rope in more private hospitals under healthcare scheme The government is trying to get as many private hospitals as it can to seek empanelment under the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) scheme, as opposed to the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat (AB) scheme. published on : 19th November 2019
	Better infrastructure can fit 75 per cent more patients in Telangana PHCs, hospitals A NITI Aayog report intends to prepare a road-map to build a healthcare system for those belonging to the middle class, and will exclude those who are already covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. published on : 19th November 2019
	Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa promises to revive Yeshasvini health scheme Under this scheme, a family of five will get health insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh per annum, for which they have to pay a premium of Rs 700. published on : 15th November 2019
	West Bengal residents should have access to Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Jagdeep Dhankhar The Governor claimed that he had received around 3000 applications from all over the state, seeking immediate medical assistance. published on : 7th November 2019
	Ayushman Bharat 'important milestone' towards a healthy India: PM Modi The scheme, launched in September 2018, aims to provide healthcare to 10 crore poor and lower middle income families through a health insurance plan providing a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family. published on : 15th October 2019
	Union Minister Harsh Vardhan asks states to raise healthcare spending to 8 per cent of budget Besides increasing health budget, the government deliberated on engaging the private sector in healthcare. published on : 11th October 2019
	Efforts on to make Ayushman Bharat foolproof, says PM Narendra Modi Narendra Modi also said that due to demand arising out of the scheme in the next 5-7 years, 11 lakh new jobs will be created. published on : 1st October 2019
	India's welfare schemes a 'new hope' for better future, says PM Modi at UNGA Launched in September last year, Ayushman Bharat aimed at providing medicare to over 10 crore vulnerable families or an estimated 50 crore people. published on : 27th September 2019
	Ola drivers to get health benefits under Ayushman Bharat scheme Beginning with drivers in Delhi NCR, the partnership will be extended to other cities, covering Ola's varied verticals ranging from financial services, food and skilling. published on : 19th September 2019
	Hospitals found indulging in fraud in Ayushman Bharat will be named, shamed: Harsh Vardhan The Union Health Minister said the September 15-30 fortnight will be marked as the "Ayushman Bharat Pakhwara", where several activities will be carried out to raise awareness on healthcare. published on : 18th September 2019
	10 crore e-cards issued in first year of Ayushman Bharat Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that 45 lakh patients took hospitalisation benefits under the scheme with a government funding of Rs 7,500 crore. published on : 17th September 2019
	Karnataka doctors highlight lacunae in Ayushman Bharat scheme On Sunday, medical practitioners from across the state voiced out three problems that they have with the Ayushman Bharat scheme. published on : 16th September 2019
	Telangana governor stands by Ayushman Bharat scheme The event also hosted Health Minister Etela Rajender, and Dr Indu Bhushan, CEO, PMJAY and National Health Agency. published on : 15th September 2019
	Families with annual income upto Rs 1.80 lakh will get Ayushman Bharat cards: Haryana government Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij apprised the state government's decision to bear the full cost that would be incurred in covering such families under the scheme. published on : 13th September 2019
	TRS, BJP in war of words over ‘superiority’ of health schemes KTR takes to Twitter and claims Aarogya Sri is more comprehensive, BJP says TS is not implementing Ayushman Bharat as it is worried Modi’s govt will get credit published on : 23rd August 2019