Resilient_Panjab

#ਪੰਜਾਬ #ਪੰਜਾਬੀ #ਪੰਜਾਬੀਅਤ A dream to make #Punjab resilient to social, cultural, economic, physical & religious shocks. (Likes,RTs ≠ Endorsement)

[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

@chiterumbu @grok is it real? please confirm

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#Punjab #Chandigarh

[Devinder Sharma @Devinder_Sharma]

Industries have polluted the river water, and also caused air pollution. If an FIR can be filed against farmers for #stubbleburning with no MSP for 2 years, wonder why can't an FIR be filed against polluting units, and no bank credit to them. Wouldn't that be fair?

[KBS Sidhu, 🪯 🇮🇳😇 @kbssidhu1961]

Based on the information provided in the internet search results and the official press note, one can provide the following analysis regarding the settlement of claims for private medical hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, particularly in Punjab:

## Situation in Punjab

The Ayushman Bharat scheme in Punjab has faced significant challenges due to pending payments to private hospitals:

1. Private hospitals across Punjab have stopped treating Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries, citing outstanding dues from the state government[1][2].

2. As of August 2022, the Punjab government owed approximately Rs 200 crore to hospitals under the scheme, with dues pending for six months[1].

3. Over 700 empanelled hospitals in Punjab started the insurance scheme in 2019 for about 40 lakh families[1].

4. Some hospitals had not received reimbursements for up to six months, forcing them to turn away patients seeking treatment under the scheme[2].

## Impact on Patients and Hospitals

The delay in payments has had severe consequences:

1. Poor patients have been forced to seek treatment at already overburdened government health facilities[2].

2. Private hospitals have suffered financial losses, with some putting up notices refusing to treat Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries[2].

3. Even major institutions like PGIMER, Government Medical College and Hospital, and GMSH-16 in Chandigarh stopped taking patients from Punjab under the scheme due to pending dues[1].

## Government Response

The Punjab government has taken some steps to address the issue:

1. In January 2023, the government cleared about 80% of the Rs 250 crore dues to private hospitals, leading to some hospitals resuming treatment under the scheme[4].

2. The state government announced plans to switch to a trust model for fund disbursement, with an initial release of Rs 100 crore to restart the scheme[1].

3. The state health agency acknowledged technical issues in their online portal, which caused delays in processing pending bills[2].

## Broader Context

While the focus here is on Punjab, it's worth noting that similar issues with delayed payments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme have been reported in other states as well. This suggests a broader challenge in the implementation of the scheme across India.

The recent Cabinet decision to extend coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income, aims to benefit approximately 4.5 crore families. However, the success of this expansion will likely depend on addressing the existing challenges in claim settlements and ensuring timely payments to healthcare providers.

Sources
[1] Ayushman Bharat scheme stalled in Punjab as state government ... https://t.co/GBD09SkyfV
[2] Punjab private hospitals, clinics turn away Ayushman Bharat ... https://t.co/4XNkuutIGZ
[3] Empanelled Hospitals - State Health Agency,Punjab https://t.co/sif2B4SUT7
[4] Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Punjab Govt clears 80% of Rs 250 crore dues, private hospitals start admitting... https://t.co/i0mzsskANt
[5] Punjab private hospitals stop treating PMJAY beneficiaries over pending bills https://t.co/w3tp9h5tDm
[6] State govt draws flak as PGI stops treatment of Punjab patients under Ayushman Bharat https://t.co/kCRDPRvnk9

[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

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Painful watching this for any #Punjabi worth his salt !!

[Randhaawa @randhawatwt]

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[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

Preserving #Punjabi: A Call to Action for Language ...

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Revitalizing #Punjab: Time for a New Economic Vision

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Preserving #Punjabi: A Call to Action for Language ...

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Revitalizing #Punjab: Time for a New Economic Vision

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@Tractor2twitr_P @AAPPunjab @Akali_Dal_ @INCPunjab @GretaThunberg @Devinder_Sharma @PACLudhiana @PACmattewara @ppcbgovt @CPCB_OFFICIAL ਜੋ ਉਦਯੋਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਚਣ ਲਈ ਸੰਘਰਸ਼ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਉਹ ਵੀ ਬੰਦ ਕਰਾਓਗੇ ਲੱਗਦਾ ।।

[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

Her experience highlight the broader suffering of many people affected by the historic event. Hindu and #Sikh families in what became Pakistan were cruelly forced out of their homes. Bebe’s comment shows her personal sorrow and sense of loss amidst the widespread chaos.

[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

Looks like Bebe remembered the deep pain of 1947, when the partition of #Punjab during India’s independence caused severe suffering.
On that day, new borders led to a wave of violence and displacement.

[Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana @PAU_LDH]

Double Delight for PAU: Continues to Lead Agricultural Universities in NIRF 2024

[Aviator_hardeep @Aviator_hardeep]

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਚ ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਮੇਲਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਰੂਪ ਰੇਖਾ I
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#Farmers

[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

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[Resilient_Panjab @PunjabResilient]

#Canberra has recreated an iconic #transport photo, demonstrating the impact of various travel modes in the city. Featuring 69 bicycles, 60 cars, and 1 bus, the image underscores the efficiency and benefits of #publictransport and cycling in congested #urban areas.