AYUSHMAN BHARAT: A STEP CLOSER TO UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

Authors

  • Devashish Saxena 2nd year BA LLB (Hons.), Institute of Law, NIRMA University, Ahmedabad Author
  • Jay Sharma 3rd year B.Sc (Economics), Symbiosis School of Economics, Symbiosis International University, Pune Author

Keywords:

AYUSHMAN BHARAT, National Health Protection Mission, Health Care Sector, U.S. healthcare system

Abstract

The government has recently launched the Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission. This scheme aims to provide healthcare to 50 crore citizens, which is the largest ever healthcare scheme with respect to its beneficiaries. The following paper shall discuss this scheme and bring out its major points and flaws. Also, this scheme has a resemblance to the healthcare scheme in the U.S. The paper would also try and bring out the connection between the two. Ayushman Bharat would also have a significant impact on the private and public health care system and the paper would try and bring out the impact it is likely to create. The health of the population is a very key aspect in understanding the well being of the nation, and the new scheme aims at making healthcare accessible to all.

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Published

01-10-2018

How to Cite

AYUSHMAN BHARAT: A STEP CLOSER TO UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE. (2018). Indian Politics & Law Review Journal, 3, 132-142. https://journal.thelawbrigade.com/iplr/article/view/612