UP Govt Suspends 200 Private Hospitals Over Ayushman Violations
The Uttar Pradesh government recently initiated a major crackdown on 200 private hospitals for failing to meet Ayushman Bharat hospital compliance standards. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered this action because these facilities did not migrate to the updated Hospital Empanelment Module (HEM) 2.0 portal. Consequently, authorities stopped payments for 100 hospitals and suspended another 100 from the flagship health insurance scheme. This move aims to improve transparency and quality for economically weaker patients.
HEM 2.0 and Ayushman Bharat Hospital Compliance
Archana Verma, CEO of SACHIS, explained that the state wants to improve accountability and treatment quality. Under the revised HEM 2.0 system, hospitals must comply with 35 specific standards. These requirements include valid fire safety clearances, proper doctor qualifications, and infrastructure standards. Most empanelled hospitals successfully migrated. However, around 200 private facilities failed despite receiving multiple reminders through emails and phone calls. Therefore, the government acted to protect beneficiary interests.
The affected hospitals are located in several major districts. These include Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi. Because these facilities failed to update their credentials, they can no longer provide services under the scheme. Furthermore, the state government is now monitoring doctors’ degrees more strictly to prevent the misuse of credentials. Officials emphasize that standard-based healthcare is a non-negotiable requirement for all private partners.
Digital Integration and Mandatory NABH Certification
In addition to the HEM 2.0 portal migration, the government now requires all empanelled hospitals to obtain NABH certification. This step ensures that patients receive high-quality healthcare services consistently. The state is also pushing for broader healthcare digitisation through ABDM-enabled systems. These systems will facilitate the phased rollout of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Consequently, this digitisation will improve patient management and data transparency across the state.
Currently, regular audits and monitoring have intensified at both state and district levels. Authorities are focusing on infrastructure and registration certificates to maintain high standards. Since the government intends to provide quality care, hospitals must prioritize these regulatory updates immediately. Failing to meet these standards will lead to further suspensions or permanent de-empanelment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the main reasons for the suspension of these private hospitals in UP?
The primary reason was the failure to comply with 35 mandatory standards required under the new HEM 2.0 portal, including fire safety and doctor qualifications.
Q2: Is NABH certification mandatory for all hospitals under the Ayushman scheme in UP?
Yes, the state government has directed all empanelled hospitals to obtain NABH certification to ensure standard-based and quality healthcare services.
Q3: How does the HEM 2.0 portal affect the hospital empanelment process?
The HEM 2.0 portal makes the empanelment and monitoring process stricter by requiring digital verification of registrations, infrastructure, and staff credentials.
References
- UP govt acts against 200 private hospitals over Ayushman Scheme violations – ETHealthworld
- National Health Authority (NHA) – Hospital Empanelment Module 2.0 Guidelines and Standards
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Implementation Framework for Electronic Health Records
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