Can India fix its flagship universal health insurance programme?

India’s federal health insurance scheme was meant to deliver comprehensive coverage to millions. But it’s been plagued by fraud, poor service, and delays in payments. <b>Kamala Thiagarajan</b> reports

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BMJ
Published
2025-10-13
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r2069
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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Can India fix its flagship universal health insurance programme?

Kamala Thiagarajan
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Can India fix its flagship universal health insurance programme?

Kamala Thiagarajan
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Abstract

India’s federal health insurance scheme was meant to deliver comprehensive coverage to millions. But it’s been plagued by fraud, poor service, and delays in payments. <b>Kamala Thiagarajan</b> reports

BMJVol. 391
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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