Telangana's new Employees Health Scheme has been launched with digital health cards and a centralised portal, but private hospitals warn that low reimbursement rates and pending dues could lead to delays in treatment unless the government revises the pricing structure
Private hospitals under the Telangana Network Hospitals Association have refused to provide services under the proposed new Employee Health Scheme, citing financially unviable CGHS-based package rates. The association has sought revised tariffs, better representation, grievance redressal, and clearance of pending EHS dues
The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) has called off its protest and resumed healthcare services across the state after receiving assurances from Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha. The minister, along with senior officials, held late-night talks with TANHA representatives, promising resolution of both financial and administrative concerns.
Aarogyasri health services in Telangana remain suspended for a second day as private hospitals protest against unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1,500 crore. Despite appeals from Aarogyasri officials, the State government has yet to initiate dialogue with the TANHA, which is leading the strike.
Healthcare services under the Aarogyasri scheme in Telangana are likely to be disrupted as over 400 private hospitals threaten to suspend operations due to unpaid dues. TANHA President Dr. V. Rakesh highlighted the financial strain on small and medium hospitals and called for urgent intervention from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Over 360 hospitals under Telangana’s Aarogyasri network have announced suspension of services to scheme beneficiaries starting August 31, citing unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1,300–1,400 crore. The Telangana Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) has raised concerns over the financial stress caused by delayed payments and unfulfilled promises from the government.
Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha promises to address several of their outstanding issues, including redrafting MoUs, revising Aarogyasri rates and clearing pending medical bills
Due to non-payment of Arogyasri amount, poor and the needy are not able to get health services from network hospitals, says Union Minister of State for Home
