AGENCIES

New Delhi

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday extended its support to Modi government’s flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme, popularly called Modicare, after an assurance from the government to consider their issues.

Speaking to media persons IMA secratary general R.N. Tandon said that: “We had a positive and fruitful discussion, and the government has assured us to look into the various issues pointed out by us. We expect the government to protect the interests of both the small and medium level hospital (doctors) and the community (patients).

IMA had earlier pointed out flaws in the design of the world’s largest government-run healthcare scheme and they did not agree with the rates fixed for treatment of various diseases, saying most did not cover enough and seriously compromised patients safety.

After his discussion with Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) CEO Indu Bhushan, Tandon said they are expecting a clarity soon. IMA agreed to support mainly in empanelment of hospitals, spreading awareness and beneficiary identification processes.