Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Strengthening of PM-JAY Implementation
NHA strengthens Anti-Fraud framework with national and state units to curb abuse under AB-PMJAY
AB-PMJAY cracks down on fraud: 3,167 hospitals penalized, 1,114 de-empaneled, ₹122 crore fines levied
NHA empowers states with real-time data dashboards for better accountability
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19 AUG 2025 3:05PM by PIB Delhi
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is governed on a zero-tolerance policy towards fraud and abuse and various steps are taken for prevention, detection and deterrence of different kinds of irregularities that could occur in the scheme at different stages of its implementation. A robust anti-fraud mechanism has been put in place and National Anti-Fraud Unit (NAFU) has been established at National Health Authority (NHA) and works in close coordination with State Anti-Fraud Units (SAFU) to investigate and take joint action against issues related to fraud and abuse.
A total of 3,167 hospitals were found guilty of irregularities/violations since inception of the scheme, and suitable actions including de-empanelment of 1114 hospitals, levying penalty worth Rs. 122 crores on 1504 errant hospitals and suspension of 549 hospitals have been taken against fraudulent entities as reported by the States/UTs.
NHA provides all States and Union Territories with access to robust real time dashboard monitoring thereby enhancing transparency and accountability.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri. Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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