Ayushman Bharat: Saving Lives and Building a Healthier India
PMJAY’s Impact:
- Over 7.8 crore hospital admissions authorized in six years.
- Saved millions of lives and prevented impoverishment.
- Life-changing and life-saving for millions.
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs):
- Outpatient services component of UHC.
- Over 1,75,000 AAMs established.
- Free consultations, medicines, and diagnostics provided.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC):
- Government focusing on stronger two-way convergence.
- India’s UHC model based on public-funded primary healthcare.
- Health policy and services need to be seen in totality.
PMJAY Features and Coverage:
- Connects public and private health sectors.
- Technology-driven, paperless, and cashless.
- No reimbursement or co-payment.
- Pan India network of over 29,000 empanelled hospitals.
- Significant participation of private sector.
Recent PMJAY Inclusions:
- Extended to ASHA and Anganwadi workers and helpers.
- Extended to all citizens aged 70 and above.
Significance for the Elderly:
- Benefits 4.5 crore families and 6 crore senior citizens.
- High hospitalization rate for the elderly.
- Addresses chronic diseases, disabilities, and multi-morbidity.
- Empowers the elderly to lead healthy lives.
Impact of PMJAY:
- Improved service delivery in public sector hospitals.
- Enhanced hospital amenities and infrastructure.
- Potential to spur growth of private hospitals in Tier 2 and 3 cities.
- Reduced vulnerability to medical expenditure-related shocks.
Conclusion:
- PMJAY plays a pivotal role in building a Viksit Bharat.
- Health is the foundation of well-being, national productivity, and prosperity.
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