Jammu Tawi, June 10 -- The J&K Private Hospitals and Dialysis Centres Association (JKPHDA) has announced its proposed de-empanelment from the Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT Scheme with effect from July 1, 2026, citing prolonged delays in reimbursement of claims, financial distress, and alleged non-compliance with National Health Authority (NHA) guidelines. The development could significantly impact healthcare delivery across Jammu and Kashmir.
JKPHDA said that despite repeated representations, empanelled private healthcare institutions continue to face long delays in receiving payments for services already rendered under the scheme.
"Private hospitals have continued to provide critical healthcare services in good faith and in the larger public int...