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Srinagar, Oct 20: Payments worth crores to private hospitals and dialysis centres in Jammu and Kashmir remain pending after the State Health Agency (SHA) shifted to “trust mode” under the Ayushman Bharat scheme earlier this year, causing severe financial distress to private healthcare providers.

From April 17, 2025, SHA J&K adopted a new policy (PS-8) under AB-PMJAY and AB-PMJAY SEHAT, switching to ‘Trust Mode’ and ending its previous partnership with a private insurance company.

However, private hospitals and dialysis centre owners empanelled under the scheme say they face an unprecedented crisis due to delayed payments. “Up to April 2025 (2024-25), payments worth approximately Rs 100 crore remain pending under PS-7, causing financial strain on hospital owners,” they said.

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