Swasthya Sathi patients face sudden hospital restrictions as private hospitals curb admissions

Some hospitals have stopped admitting under the scheme

West Bengal’s Swasthya Sathi scheme is hitting a snag as Kolkata’s private hospitals restrict admissions for enrolled patients. With uncertainty over whether the program will continue under the new government, some hospitals have halted entry entirely, while others allow only emergency cases. Providers point to financial strain and low reimbursement rates, and say they are awaiting official directives.