Health insurance program needs reforms: Minister Gautam
Summary
Minister Sudha Gautam called for reforms in the health insurance programme, highlighting financial strains and misuse issues during the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences anniversary.
Key Points
- Minister Sudha Gautam emphasized the need for reforms in the health insurance programme.
- The government allocated Rs 1.1 billion for health insurance and spent an additional Rs 1.1 billion this year.
- Misuse such as unnecessary laboratory tests by insured patients is straining the programme.
- The ministry will focus on improving infrastructure and workforce at the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences.
