Srinagar, Apr 09: The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department has informed the Jammu and Kashmir government that public hospitals in J&K have been consistently providing a substantial proportion of healthcare services, having successfully 55 percent of total treatments under PM-JAY scheme.
The information was shared in the Legislative Assembly in response to a starred question by MLA Tanvir Sadiq concerning the PMJAY scheme in Jammu and Kashmir.
“It has been decided to reserve four key surgical procedures-laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy and fissure in ano from private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat/PMJAY scheme,” the reply said.
It said that the decision follows the advisory issued by the National Health Authority (NHA) (And Fraud Advisory No. 17, dated 29 June 2020), highlighting instances of fraudulent and unnecessary medical interventions in private hospitals.
“By restricting these procedures to public hospitals the government aims to enhance transparency, uphold ethical medical practices, and ensure high quality healthcare for all beneficiaries,” the house was informed.
The department said moreover, this step aligns with best practices followed in various States and Union Territories to safeguard patients from potential exploitation.
“Public hospitals in J&K have been consistently providing a substantial proportion of healthcare services, having successfully 55% of total treatments under the PM-JAY scheme, demonstrating their capability to handle surgical interventions efficiently,” it said.
This experience makes them well-positioned to take on the additional responsibility of handling these key surgeries, ensuring that patients can still access quality care without the risk of exploitation or unnecessary procedures.
