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Bhopal Hospital Fakes 45 Doctor Entries on Ayushman Portal, Only 15 Verified
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:35 PM
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An inspection revealed that Srishti Hospital in Bhopal entered 45 staff members into the Ayushman Bharat portal, but only 15 distinct doctors were actually found working there.
A recent inspection has uncovered irregularities in the staff documentation of Srishti Hospital in Bhopal regarding the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The hospital had registered 45 staff entries on the government portal, a figure that raised immediate red flags during the verification process.
Upon detailed scrutiny, officials discovered that the 45 entries did not correspond to 45 unique individuals. In reality, only approximately 15 distinct doctors were found to be actually working at the facility. This significant discrepancy suggests that the hospital inflated its staff count to meet scheme requirements or for other administrative benefits.
The investigation further revealed that specific names were repeated multiple times within the portal entries. In some instances, the same name was listed four separate times, indicating a systematic attempt to duplicate records. This practice is a violation of the guidelines governing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which mandates accurate reporting of healthcare providers.
The findings highlight the need for stricter monitoring of empanelled hospitals to ensure that the benefits of the national health insurance scheme reach the intended beneficiaries without being compromised by fraudulent administrative practices.
Upon detailed scrutiny, officials discovered that the 45 entries did not correspond to 45 unique individuals. In reality, only approximately 15 distinct doctors were found to be actually working at the facility. This significant discrepancy suggests that the hospital inflated its staff count to meet scheme requirements or for other administrative benefits.
The investigation further revealed that specific names were repeated multiple times within the portal entries. In some instances, the same name was listed four separate times, indicating a systematic attempt to duplicate records. This practice is a violation of the guidelines governing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which mandates accurate reporting of healthcare providers.
The findings highlight the need for stricter monitoring of empanelled hospitals to ensure that the benefits of the national health insurance scheme reach the intended beneficiaries without being compromised by fraudulent administrative practices.