Clear ₹2,500 crore hospital dues, Telangana network hospital body urges govt.

The Telangana Network Hospital Association (TANHA) has called on the Telangana state government to clear pending dues of between ₹2,000 crore and ₹2,500 crore to network hospitals under the Aarogyasri and other healthcare schemes. Speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, TANHA president V. Rakesh stated that payments for Aarogyasri claims had been delayed for up to 14 to 15 months, placing a financial burden on hospitals and potentially affecting their ability to provide services.

TANHA urged the government to collaborate effectively with the Employee Health Care Trust (EHCT) and network hospitals in the implementation of the New Employee Health Scheme (NEHS), emphasizing the importance of addressing shortcomings in the previous system. The association highlighted issues such as inadequate consultation with network hospitals, limited beneficiary coverage, non-scientific determination of treatment package rates, and the absence of a proper board structure.

They advocated for scientific determination of treatment package rates, representation in committees responsible for reformulating the EHS package, and the establishment of a clear grievance redressal mechanism. The association has been formally raising concerns about the challenges faced by network hospitals under the new EHS policy since July 28 and remains open to discussions with the government and other stakeholders to establish a transparent, sustainable, and mutually beneficial framework for healthcare services.