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<ul><li><keyword id="6199405" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ayushman-bharat">Ayushman Bharat</keyword> – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), <a href="https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1546948">gave free medical treatment worth ₹7,500 </a>crore (a little over $1 billion) within a year after launch.</li><li>According to government figures, 60% of the total funds were utilized in intensive medical <keyword id="395015" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Treatments">treatments</keyword> by colleges.</li><li>The scheme targets more than 500 million beneficiaries to reduce the catastrophic expenses on availing medical healthcare. </li></ul> India's flagship health scheme, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), <a href="https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1546948">gave free medical treatment worth ₹7,500 </a>crore (a little over $1 billion) within a year after launch. According to government figures, 60% of the total funds were utilized in intensive medical treatments by colleges. A year ago, the government launched the "world's largest government-funded healthcare program," <a href="https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/health-budget-focuses-only-on-ayushman-bharat-other-schemes-ignored-1549049697730.html">setting aside ₹2,400 crore for the year 2018-19.</a> The government later increased the budget by 166% to ₹6,400 crore for the current financial year ending March 2020. The scheme targets more than 500 million beneficiaries to reduce the catastrophic expenses on availing medical healthcare. Families of patients saved ₹12,000 crore The idea was to have cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service. The scheme promises to cover ₹500,000 per family per year to avail services in government hospital and other some of the partner private hospital. As of now, the beneficiary families have saved ₹12,000 crore owing to PM-JAY, claims the government.However, the scheme leaves out middle class people in India -- that makes up 28% of the country's population. So far now 32 states and Union Territories in India are a part of the scheme. And Delhi, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal are yet to implement it. “More than 17% of Indian population spend at least 10% of household budgets for health services”,<a href="https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1546948">said </a>the government statement in a press release released on September 22.” Separately, UN has also warned that about 5 billion people being deprived of primary healthcare by 2030. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/medical-errors-take-five-lives-every-minute-and-cost-40-billion-annually-who/articleshow/71183301.cms">Medical errors take five lives every minute and cost $40 billion annually: WHO</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/5-billion-people-will-miss-basic-healthcare-as-countries-hold-back-investments-says-who/articleshow/71253074.cms">5 billion people will miss basic healthcare as countries hold back investments, says WHO</a>

Over $1 billion spent on 4.6 million treatments in a year-- the story of the world's largest government-funded healthcare programme

Barry Brecheisen/Invision/APJay-Z.On Monday, Jay-Z announced a 31-date tour in support of his <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/music/444/jay-z">critically acclaimed</a> new album, "4:44." The 4:44 Tour starts on October 27th in Anaheim, California, and makes 29 stops throughout North America before ending on December 21st at The Forum in Los Angeles.Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on July 14th, but Tidal subscribers can buy tickets today at noon through an exclusive pre-sale."4:44" went <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jay-z-album-444-already-certified-platinum-2017-7">instantly platinum</a> upon its release last week, due to Sprint's purchasing a million copies of the album in a partnership with Jay-Z's streaming service, Tidal. The album <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/on-the-charts-dj-khaleds-grateful-repeats-at-number-one-w491493">did not appear</a> on the Billboard 200 album chart this week, however, because the chart disqualified its Sprint-purchased copies. Check out the 4:44 Tour dates below, via <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jay-z-announces-massive-north-american-444-tour-w491529">Rolling Stone</a>:October 27 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center October 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena November 1 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center at Fresno State November 3 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena November 5 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center Arena November 7 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center November 8 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center November 9 - New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center November 11 - Orlando, FL @ Amway Center November 12 - Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena November 14 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena November 15 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena November 16 - Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center November 18 - Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena November 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena November 21 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre November 22 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre November 25 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden November 26 - Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center November 29 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center December 2 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum December 5 - Chicago, IL @ United Center December 6 - Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena December 9 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place December 11 - Vancouver, BC @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena December 13 - Seattle, WA @ KeyArena December 14 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center December 16 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena December 17 - Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center December 19 - San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena December 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/first-trailer-marvel-inhumans-lockjaw-black-bolt-medusa-abc-2017-6">Here's the first trailer for 'Inhumans' - the Marvel movie that was turned into a TV show</a></h3> Please enable Javascript to watch this video

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<keyword id="23350090" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Healthcare-in-India" source="keywords">Healthcare in India</keyword> is facing a growing crisis as costs continue to rise sharply, increasing by 14% annually, according to the ACKO India <keyword id="19894985" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-insurance" source="keywords">Health Insurance</keyword> Index 2024. The report highlights that this double-digit inflation in <keyword id="19909937" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="healthcare" source="keywords">healthcare</keyword> is putting immense pressure on individuals and families across the country. "<keyword id="23350091" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="healthcare-inflation" source="keywords">Healthcare inflation</keyword> was reported at 14 per cent in India," the report stated, illustrating the persistent increase in healthcare expenses. <h2>Out-of-pocket expenditures</h2>One of the most alarming findings in the report is that 62% of healthcare expenses are paid out of pocket by patients and their families. This has created a significant financial burden, often forcing individuals to turn to loans and borrowings to cover medical costs. The report noted that 23% of hospital charges are financed through borrowings, emphasizing the toll this takes on household financial health. In many cases, these <keyword id="20228812" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="out-of-pocket-expenses" source="keywords">out-of-pocket expenses</keyword> are unpredictable and steep, leading to mounting debts for families. As health crises strike unexpectedly, the lack of widespread health insurance coverage is leaving families vulnerable, highlighting the urgent need for better healthcare protection. <h2><keyword id="20699023" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kidney-disease" source="keywords">Kidney disease</keyword> capital: Delhi</h2>Kidney disease has emerged as a growing concern in India, with Delhi being identified as the kidney disease capital of the country. The report states that Delhi NCR had the highest share of health insurance claims related to kidney health, followed closely by Kochi. "Delhi is the capital for kidney disease, followed by Kochi. Delhi NCR had the highest share of claims related to kidney health," the report confirmed, indicating a rising trend in kidney-related issues. Beyond the staggering number of claims, the financial impact of treating kidney diseases has also been brought to light. The average age of patients claiming for kidney and renal problems is 47 years, showing that kidney issues are affecting people at a relatively young age. One of the highest bills for kidney-related treatment in the past year amounted to Rs 24,73,894, showing just how costly these health conditions can be. <h2>Rising <keyword id="19898369" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heart-disease" source="keywords">heart disease</keyword> in major cities</h2>The report also flagged the increasing number of heart disease cases in India's metropolitan cities. Kolkata and Mumbai recorded the highest number of claims related to heart conditions, with hospitalizations for cardiovascular issues like heart attacks rising sharply, particularly among people aged 31 to 50 years. "Kolkata and Mumbai topped the list of metros when it came to disorders of the circulatory system like heart attacks," the report noted, painting a worrying picture of the growing burden of lifestyle diseases in urban India. Poor diets, stress, and lack of exercise are all contributing factors, creating a serious public health challenge for the country. In addition to kidney and heart diseases, the report also highlighted concerns surrounding cancer. The ACKO Index predicts that <keyword id="20418550" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cancer-cases" source="keywords">cancer cases</keyword> are expected to rise by 13% between 2020 and 2025, which, coupled with the already high cost of cancer treatment, adds further strain to the healthcare system. <h2>Expanding health coverage</h2>In response to the growing healthcare challenges, the Indian government has introduced measures aimed at reducing the burden on citizens. On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, under the <keyword id="19913233" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ayushman-Bharat" source="keywords">Ayushman Bharat</keyword> Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This scheme will provide health insurance regardless of income level, offering Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. This move is a step forward in protecting senior citizens from catastrophic healthcare expenses, but the need for broader reforms remains critical as the out-of-pocket burden for millions of younger citizens continues to mount. (with inputs from agencies)

Healthcare in India faces massive strain as costs rise by 14% annually; most expenses paid out-of-pocket

Nevada is holding gubernatorial, state legislative, and mayoral primaries on Tuesday. Polls closed at 7 p.m. local time and 10 p.m. ET. Nevada's <keyword id="11931743" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="elections" source="Orion">elections</keyword> are held primarily by mail, so results may take longer to be tallied. Follow along for primary election results below.Nevada has a closed primary system that requires a voter to declare a party affiliation before election day. Voters may only vote for candidates from their own party. Any voter may vote in nonpartisan contests. <h2>Gubernatorial </h2>If incumbent Democratic Gov. <keyword id="14197220" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="steve-sisolak" source="Orion">Steve Sisolak</keyword> defeats Tom Collins, the only other Democrat on the ballot, Sisolak will likely face Republican Joe Lombardo in November. Lombardo, the Clark County sheriff, was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and remains a favorite in the Republican gubernatorial primary that features a 15-candidate ballot. Sisolak, who assumed office in 2019, was the first Democrat to serve as governor of Nevada since Gov. Bob Miller left office in 1999. The <a href="https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/governors/nevada-governor/2022-nevada-governor-overview">Cook Political Report</a> classified the race a "toss-up." <h2>Nevada mayoral primaries:</h2>Henderson:<a href="https://www.billtrack50.com/BillDetail/995106">AB 50</a>, the new state law that mandates local elections to reflect the statewide election schedule, makes Henderson Mayor Debra March ineligible to run for reelection. She is on the ballot as a candidate for lieutenant governor of Nevada in 2022.Three candidates are on the ballot to fill March's position, including Michelle Romero, a member of the Henderson City Council whose campaign has raised over $500,000, an all-time record for a candidate running for mayor of Henderson, a city of more than 300,000 people just outside of <keyword id="12003793" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="las-vegas" source="Orion">Las Vegas</keyword>.<keyword id="14197221" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="reno" source="Orion">Reno</keyword>:Ten candidates are vying to unseat incumbent Mayor <keyword id="14197222" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="hillary-schieve" source="Orion">Hillary Schieve</keyword> in the race for mayor of Reno in a nonpartisan primary election. Of the 11 mayoral candidates, five have run for mayor in the past — Chad Denhe, Eddie Lorton, William Mantle, Schieve and Jesse Razo — according to the <a href="https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/05/10/nevada-2022-primary-election-reno-mayoral-candidates-interviews/9681231002/">Reno Gazette Journal</a>. If elected come November, Schieve will serve her third and final term as mayor of this city of about 250,000 people, which bills itself as "the biggest little city in the world."North Las Vegas:It's a 7-candidate race to replace Mayor John Jay Lee as mayor of North Las Vegas. A new state law that requires all Nevada municipalities to hold elections in even-numbered years just extended Lee's term by a year, but he is instead choosing to run in the state's gubernatorial race. Some of the candidates running to fill Lee's seat include city councilmember Pamela Goynes-Brown, Nevada Board of Regents member Laura Perkins, state senator Patricia Spearman and entrepreneur Robert Taylor, also known as "Twixx."<h2>Nevada state legislative primaries:</h2>In addition to mayoral and gubernatorial elections, the state is also holding primaries for the Nevada State Senate and the Nevada State Assembly. Each of the state assembly's 42 seats are up for election, as are 11 of 21 seats in the state senate.

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New Delhi, Jun 23 () There was a 51 per cent decline in the average weekly claims under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, according to an analysis done by a group of researchers. Also, there was a steeper decline in utilisation of services in public hospitals than private hospitals during the lockdown, from March 25 to June 2, stated the National Health Authority (NHA) publication titled 'PM-JAY Under Lockdown: Evidence on Utilization Trends PM-JAY'. The NHA is the apex body responsible for the implementation of health insurance scheme -- Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY). Among procedures, planned surgeries such as cataract operations and joint replacements suffered a decline of over 90 per cent, while hemodialysis declined by only 6 per cent. There was also a sharp fall in cardiovascular surgeries. Of particular concern are significant decline in admissions for child delivery and oncology, the report stated. Overall, claims per week on an average for surgical procedures fell down to 27,167 during the lockdown from 62,630 being recorded before the lockdown started, registering 57 per cent decline. There was a larger decline in utilisation of surgical procedures (57 per cent) than medical cases (46 per cent) . This is to be expected, since surgeries are more commonly planned in advance, whereas medical cases are not, the researchers said. Another area where the trend in claim volumes raise some concerns is child delivery. Across PMJAY, there was a 26 per cent decline in child deliveries during the lockdown and this applied almost equally to both normal deliveries and caesarian sections and was also quite consistent across both public and private hospitals, the report stated. Among demographic groups, women, younger and older populations (under 20 and over 60) reduced their utilisation more than men, young adults or the middle-aged. According to the report, the weekly nationwide PMJAY claim volume during the first week of the lockdown was 64 per cent lower than just two weeks earlier, the analysis showed. "The decline in average weekly claim volume was 51 per cent if the 10-week lockdown period (March 25 to June 2) is compared to the 12 weeks that preceded lockdown (January 1 to March 24)," the report said. "There was a steeper decline in utilisation of public hospitals (67 perccent from week 11 to 13) than private hospitals (58 perccent), resulting in a shift in the private share of total volumes from 47 per cent before the lockdown to 51 per cent after the lockdown," it stated. This trend, which became even stronger late in the lockdown, may reflect several factors, researchers stated. First, beneficiaries might be avoiding public hospitals due to a perception that they are becoming 'COVID hospitals', since government facilities have been the focus of preparedness efforts for a potentially increasing COVID-19 caseload. Secondly, government hospitals might be too busy with these preparations to carry out tasks related to pre-authorisation and claim submission as required by PM-JAY. Third, the shift towards private hospitals might reflect their case mix -- in particular, hemodialysis care accounts for a large share of PM-JAY claims and is predominantly provided in the private sector, and the decline in claim volumes for these packages was far lower than for other types of care, the report stated. Also, there was wide variation in claim volume trends across states, with the steepest declines (over 75 per cent) in Assam, Maharashtra and Bihar, while much smaller declines (about 25 per cent or less) were observed in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Kerala. PLB KJ KJ

51 pc decline in avg weekly claims under Ayushman Bharat scheme during COVID-19 lockdown: Report

New Delhi, Jun 12 () The National Health Authority, the apex body which implements the national health insurance scheme, has started empanelling ICMR-registered laboratories directly, officials said. The step comes after the body included testing and treatment for COVID-19 in its packages for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Health Authority (NHA) on Friday released guidelines on the process of empanelment, according to which, the primary eligibility criteria for laboratory empanelment is "ICMR registration" and it will be applicable for all private laboratories. The agency had been empanelling only hospitals till now under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB -PMJAY) and whatever services were required for providing care to patients, were provided by hospitals either in-house or through outsourcing. Citizens eligible under the health insurance scheme are availing free-of-cost testing through private labs and treatment for COVID-19 in empanelled hospitals since April. With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, a need was felt to expand the testing capacity for the benefit of AB PM-JAY beneficiaries, hence, the packages for COVID-19 testing were notified by NHA, officials said. "However, private laboratories urged the NHA that they want to get directly empanelled with the body so that there is no delay in bill payments," an official said. "Following requests from the industry, it was decided to start empanelling the ICMR registered labs directly. So far one such lab has been empanelled while 13 others have applied and awaiting nod," he said. According to the guidelines, the NHA shall be approving the empanelment of laboratories in those states which are not implementing AB-PMJAY at present namely, Telangana, West Bengal, Delhi and Odisha. Modules for empanelment of the labs have been developed and at present, NHA has decided to empanel only the ICMR registered labs, as only they are authorised to conduct COVID-19 tests, the guidelines said. Considering the ground situation and to minimise the time for processing applications, states and Union territories may request for empanelment with minimum details and documents, they said. To speed up the process of empanelment, the approval may be given by CEO, NHA or officer authorised by CEO, after verification of ICMR registration of the lab. "In case CEO, SHA has approved the empanelment, the process of scrutiny at the district level may be done post facto as per the instructions of state health authority (SHA)," they said. After the empanelment request by a laboratory is filed, the application shall be scrutinised by NHA within four days. If the application is rejected, the laboratory will be intimated of the reasons based on which it was not accepted and the lab can approach the Grievance Redressal Mechanism for remedy. In case the laboratory chooses to withdraw from the health insurance scheme, it will only be permitted to re-enter/ get re-empanelled under AB-PMJAY after a period of six months. If a laboratory is blacklisted for a defined period due to fraud/abuse, after following due process, it can be permitted to re-apply after cessation of the blacklisting period or revocation of the blacklisting order, whichever is earlier, the guidelines added. PLB SRY

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