Posted 2/18/2024, 6:15:10 PM
IMA Presents Health Manifesto to Lawmakers, Raises Concerns Over Ayushman Bharat and Digital Healthcare
- IMA has created a 'health manifesto' and given it to 60 lawmakers to include health in election manifestos
- Manifesto highlights major health concerns like diseases and antimicrobial resistance
- Criticizes Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying private hospitals are shutting down
- Notes issues like lack of interoperability, data security, and infrastructure limitations
- Makes recommendations like developing state-specific digital strategies and digitizing healthcare