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.
Private hospitals in India are reconsidering participation in government health schemes as returns shrink. Providers cite delayed payments, reimbursements that don’t match costs, and government-imposed pricing caps that squeeze margins. The pressure is pushing hospital chains to recalibrate how they work with public payers, with some threatening withdrawal if terms don’t improve.
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Premji Invest has taken a stake in NewEra Hospitals to fund a major expansion. The plan is to raise capacity from 350 beds across three hospitals to 800 beds, while scaling advanced specialty care across Maharashtra. NewEra also expects to add three new hospitals in Nagpur, aiming to improve access to high-complexity treatment.
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