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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Vikas Vasudeva

Punjab government faces flak over non-payment of dues under AB-MMSBY

After facing severe criticism from several quarters over non-payment of reimbursements worth crores of rupeesto the public and private hospitals across the State under Ayushman Bharat-Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana (AB-MMSBY), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government seems to have woken up from its slumber.

The Health and Family Welfare department has now directed all civil surgeons across the State to submit with the department all the details surrounding government and non-government outstanding payments under the scheme within 24 hours.

Not just political parties but medical sector organisations also had launched a major offensive against the government, blaming the AAP government for failing to provide adequate health services in the State.

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