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Health
MP Private Hospitals Threaten ABN Boycott Over ₹2,700 Cr Dues
✍️ Medical Buyer
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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Private hospitals in Madhya Pradesh have announced a boycott of the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Mission (ABN) scheme due to outstanding dues reaching ₹2,700 crore.
Private healthcare providers in Madhya Pradesh have escalated their dispute with the state government over significant financial delays. Citing an accumulated debt of ₹2,700 crore, hospital associations have announced a decision to boycott the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Mission (ABN) scheme.
The move comes amid growing tensions between the medical sector and the administration regarding timely payments for services rendered under the national health insurance program. The substantial backlog of dues has reportedly strained the operational finances of numerous private hospitals across the state.
By threatening to withdraw from the scheme, the private sector aims to pressure the authorities to clear the pending amounts. This boycott could potentially disrupt healthcare services for beneficiaries who rely on empanelled private facilities for treatment under ABN.
The situation highlights the financial challenges faced by the healthcare infrastructure in the state, where delayed reimbursements are impacting the sustainability of private hospital operations.
The move comes amid growing tensions between the medical sector and the administration regarding timely payments for services rendered under the national health insurance program. The substantial backlog of dues has reportedly strained the operational finances of numerous private hospitals across the state.
By threatening to withdraw from the scheme, the private sector aims to pressure the authorities to clear the pending amounts. This boycott could potentially disrupt healthcare services for beneficiaries who rely on empanelled private facilities for treatment under ABN.
The situation highlights the financial challenges faced by the healthcare infrastructure in the state, where delayed reimbursements are impacting the sustainability of private hospital operations.