New Delhi (NVI): With Ayushman Bharat, having its key objectives aimed at elevating India’s overall healthcare system, a just released ASSOCHAM-KPMG joint report has highlighted the urgent need to focus on bigger operational aspects of the scheme.
The joint report titled, ‘Ayushman Bharat Programme – A big leap towards Universal Health Coverage in India,’ was released today by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey at ASSOCHAM’s Ayushman Bharat Conclave.
The ASSOCHAM-KPMG report provides perspective and recommendations on leveraging the expertise of the private sector in strengthening key functional areas.
The joint report also provides ways to engage private players that will not only give ideas to derive a better output from private partnership, but could be utilised for future public private partnership models.
The report provides a comprehensive outlook on private participation and how the launch of Ayushman Bharat is aiming to achieve the vision of healthcare coverage for the underprivileged section of the society.
The purpose of this white paper is to find ways to leverage partnerships between the government and private, sector as both are important stakeholders contributing towards rapid and effective implementation of the scheme.
The report also provides insights into challenges being faced during implementation of the scheme and suggests additional interventions that can be incorporated to accelerate India’s journey towards universal health coverage.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said, “The dream of building a successful India, an empowered India, will only come true, if we ensure a healthy India.”
In a video message, Dr Indu Bhushan, CEO, AB-PMJAY and National Health Authority said, “We are going to change the picture of the health sector in the years to come. With this scheme we are going to expand the availability and quality of services and make them more affordable by putting a cap on the cost of the services. For the success of this scheme, we need very active participation of private sector and innovations.”
Addressing the industry leaders, Deputy CEO, AB-PMJAY and National Health Authority Dr Praveen N Gedam, said, “Private sector can help us spread awareness about Ayushman Bharat scheme to every possible beneficiary across the country.”
He added, “We are happy to promote startups that can help us amplify or enhance the Ayushman Bharat scheme.”
Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Healthcare Dr Sudhir Kalhan said, “Access to primary healthcare, across urban and rural cities, is the need of the hour.”
Sharing his perspective on the study, Nilachal Mishra, partner, Health & Human Social Service, KPMG said, “Private sector has rapidly been involved in health infrastructure creation and quality of service. Private sector and government should work together to ensure that ‘health for all’ becomes a reality.”
