‘System has collapsed’: 650 private hospitals in Haryana to exit Ayushman Scheme; reimbursements stuck, facilities strained
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 () Private hospitals across Haryana will halt Ayushman Bharat scheme treatments from August 7 due to pending reimbursements of Rs 500 crore. The Indian Medical Association (Haryana) reports that hospitals are struggling with delayed payments, receiving only a fraction of billed amounts since March. This disruption threatens healthcare access for 1.8 crore registered beneficiaries in the state.