Pre-Admission Medical Tests Included In Ayushman Package In Odisha
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Why in news
Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced that diagnostic tests conducted up to three days before hospital admission will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme.
Background
The Odisha government is expanding the Ayushman Bharat coverage to include pre-admission medical tests. A high-level committee has been established to monitor hospital compliance and conduct inspections.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPre-admission coverage: Diagnostic tests conducted up to three days before admission are now included in the package.
- PostMukesh Mahaling: Health and Family Welfare Minister of Odisha.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how expanding the scope of the Ayushman Bharat scheme to include pre-admission diagnostics can improve healthcare accessibility and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for patients.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financial protection: Reducing catastrophic health expenditures by covering pre-hospitalization diagnostic costs
- Regulatory oversight: Ensuring hospital compliance through high-level committee monitoring and punitive measures for non-compliance
Keywords: Out-of-pocket expenditure · Universal Health Coverage · Diagnostic coverage · Regulatory compliance · Public health infrastructure
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