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Payment dispute: Nagaland private doctors warn of terminating Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme services
Published on Feb 28, 2025
By EMN
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- DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Private Doctors Association (NPDA) has announced that it would be left with no choice but to terminate their contract with the government and discontinue services under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) if the matter concerning unpaid bills is not resolved promptly.
- In a press release issued on Friday, the association stated that despite an assurance from the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS) that the matter would be resolved by February 28, “no substantial payments have been made.”
- “We feel deeply betrayed and disrespected, as our continued cooperation during this challenging time has been met with inaction. It is unacceptable that we are being taken advantage of, and we can no longer tolerate this situation.
- “After careful consideration and prayer, we have decided to escalate this issue to the court in pursuit of justice. While private stakeholders are not obligated to the government, we have acted in good faith out of a sense of duty to the people,” it stated.
- According to the NPDA, they would proceed with the contract termination by submitting one month’s prior notice, as stipulated in the memorandum of understanding.
- “It must also be emphasised that the NHPS/FGI should not exploit the interim order of the court, as the court's duty is to uphold justice and will duly consider our legitimate grievances.
- “The NPDA remains committed to fairness and justice and urges all responsible authorities to act with the urgency and integrity that this matter demands,” it added.
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