Meghalaya: Payment delay worth crores hit private hospitals in Shillong
Shillong: A payment delay of Rs 48 crore under the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) has affected private hospitals in Shillong, Meghalaya with Rs 18 crore pending due to technical issues.
Despite repeated representations to the National Health Authority (NHA), the issue remains unresolved.
The Health Department has acknowledged the problem, citing software glitches and technical issues.
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A meeting was held on September 2 to address the concerns of seven private hospitals in Shillong, which have expressed reluctance to sign a fresh agreement due to unpaid dues.
The department has appealed to hospitals to provide uninterrupted services to patients while efforts are being made to make offline payments.
The CEO of MHIS will visit the NHA office in New Delhi on September 5 to escalate the matter.
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Notably, the MHIS has seen significant growth, with over 1,53,445 claims made between September 2023 and August 2024, valued at Rs 216 crore. However, the payment delay has caused financial constraints for private hospitals, affecting patient care.
The Health Department is working to resolve the issue, ensuring that patients receive uninterrupted services under the MHIS, reports stated.