Private hospitals in Telangana stopped accepting Aarogyasri and EHS cards, citing pending payments of up to Rs 1,500 crore and unresolved grievances. Patients were forced to pay upfront, as hospitals demand timely bills clearance, revised MoUs, and a grievance mechanism.
Empanelment, management of medical bills, outright denial of treatment, package costs, and quality are some of the major difficulties impacting both Aarogyasri and PMJAY in Telangana
