New Delhi, May 28, 2024.
With the objective to make Ayush treatments available to the last mile patient, stakeholders gathered to discuss the regulatory framework and policy support needed to mainstream Ayush treatments in health insurance schemes at the sensitization program organised by the Ministry of Ayush for Insurance Companies and Ayush Hospital Owners at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
The meeting was necessitated due to the recent Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDAI) directions to bring Ayush treatments under health insurance cover effective April 01, 2024 and the need to create a deeper understanding between Ayush Hospitals & healthcare providers and the insurance sector stakeholders and foster affordable Ayush healthcare to citizens.
Addressing the gathering, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, said, “The aim is to ensure easy access to Ayush treatments for everyone. A significant milestone was achieved with the joint publication of standard treatment guidelines by DGHS & Ayush (STG), marking a first-of-its-kind integration in India. The aim is to ensure easy access to Ayush treatments for everyone. This focus on accessibility is coupled with remarkable growth in the sector, with the manufacturing of Ayush products increasing eightfold in the last decade.”
Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Prof. Tanuja Nesari, said, “We’re making significant strides in integrating Ayush treatments into the mainstream healthcare system. Our collaboration with insurance companies focuses on enabling cashless access to Ayush services through the TPA network. Today’s meeting is a pivotal step in this journey, bringing us closer to realizing our vision of making Ayush treatments accessible and affordable for all”.