THE officer lobby in the State, making attempts to make NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) mandatory for all the hospitals and nursing homes upto 100 beds, without bothering about its’ repercussions. The Association registering it’s strong objection against this dictatorial decision, has planned to go for a State-wide strike on October 8,” said Dr Amrendra Pandey, President, MP Nursing Home’s Association. Dr Pandey was addressing a press conference called by the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Home Association (MPNHA), alongside the United Hospitals Association, at IMA hall on Friday. Representatives expressed serious concerns regarding the current administrative, financial and policy challenges in executing the Ayushman BharatNiramayam scheme. The organisation clarified that private hospitals act as critical partners in serving scheme beneficiaries and seek an efficient, transparent framework.

 

The Association outlined six primary demands to alleviate mounting financial strain on member facilities including policy and legal clarity regarding mandatory NABH accreditation requirements, immediate, time-bound settlement of valid pending payment claims, mitigation of financial losses caused by prolonged payment delays, a fair, independent grievance redressal mechanism free from arbitrary administrative action, uniform, transparent, and non-discriminatory regulations for all empanelled hospitals and legal protection and due process for compliant, ethical healthcare institutions. Highlighting legal avenues, the association revealed that it has already filed a petition in the High Court. Representatives cautioned that if their grievances remain unaddressed, member hospitals will pursue statewide democratic and legal measures, including a potential statewide strike. Reiterating that healthcare providers support the scheme's vision, the executive committee appealed to the state government for structured dialogue, timely claim settlements and equitable policy enforcement.