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health insurance

A topshot of two hands holding a vaccine_PM-JAY
June 17, 2022
How a lack of awareness is hindering PM-JAY’s reach
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana can provide relief to countless low-income Indian families facing health expenditures. However, insufficient information about the scheme is preventing people from accessing its benefits.
by Garima Agrawal, Kanishka Sharan | 4 min read
A-man-getting-his-medical-check-up-Ayushman Bharat
September 10, 2021
What the numbers say about the performance of Ayushman Bharat
Despite its promise of universal healthcare for Indians, the scheme has been unable to provide quality health services to eligible patients and protect them from financial hardship.
by Gokulananda Nandan, IndiaSpend | 5 min read
closeup of an old woman
September 28, 2018
Ayushman Bharat trivialises India’s quest for universal health care
Little can be done without a massive increase in public health expenditure and a radical revamp of the primary health infrastructure.
by Jean Drèze | 3 min read
An injured child checking his height
August 30, 2018
Dr H. Sudarshan on getting it right with Ayushman Bharat
There are valuable lessons that state level universal health coverage schemes have to offer to Ayushman Bharat, particularly in light of its scheduled launch this September.
by Rachita Vora, Smarinita Shetty | 5 min read
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