healthcare financing

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday claimed that Rajasthan has become a national leader in healthcare, while Kerala’s globally recognized public health system is declining due to the LDF government’s "misgovernance".The former Rajasthan CM, who is in Kerala to...

New Delhi, April 1 A member of parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urged the government on Wednesday to expand free healthcare access across the country, criticizing the growing commercialization of medical services and the practices of private hospitals and insurance companies.Sant...

New Delhi, March 26 India's health insurance sector continues to experience robust growth, growing at a rate of around 9 per cent, with total health insurance premium volume exceeding ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25.This growth reflects increasing awareness, improved access to healthcare financing...

New Delhi, March 25 India's healthcare sector is projected to reach USD 700 billion by 2030, but its financing architecture remains fragmented and under-penetrated, with out-of-pocket spending still accounting for a large share of healthcare expenditure, according to a report.The country's...

Chandigarh, March 25 Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said on Wednesday that the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is helping to ensure timely treatment for newborns and young children without financial or administrative delays.Under the scheme, families receive cashless health coverage of up to...

Aizawl, March 16, 2026: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Mr. Lalduhoma, today launched the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) 2.0 and the MUHCS Call Centre at the Assembly Annex Conference Hall during the lunch break of the Assembly session.At the launch programme, Health Minister...

New Delhi, March 15 India's flagship health insurance program, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, has emerged as a lifeline for cancer patients, offering financial protection and timely access to care that would otherwise be out of reach for most of them, even as a significant gap...

Gandhinagar, March 6 – A state-level workshop was held in Gandhinagar to strengthen the implementation of the PM-RAHAT scheme in Gujarat, aimed at ensuring that victims of road accidents receive immediate medical treatment during the critical "golden hour" without financial barriers.The...

Kolkata, March 2 The cashless medical treatment facility has been extended beyond the existing limit of Rs 2 lakh for pensioners under the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS), an official said on Monday.The decision was made in light of instances where treatment costs in critical and complex...

Dehradun, February 25 – The benefits of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), launched in 2024, are reaching every corner of the country, including remote and isolated areas.The Ayushman Bharat-Vay Vandana Yojana has proven to be a lifeline for the people of the...

Aizawl, February 16. More than 11.55 lakh beneficiaries in Mizoram have been included in the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), significantly expanding access to free and quality healthcare for the state's residents, health officials said on Monday.The governing body of the MUHCS...

Aizawl, February 16, 2026: The governing body of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme met today in the Chief Minister's Conference Hall, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma, to review the progress and future roadmap of the scheme.The Chief Minister expressed his appreciation to Health...

New Delhi, February 14 Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Saturday that India has witnessed a substantial reduction in out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure over the past decade, easing the financial burden on households, particularly among economically vulnerable sections.He made these...