AIIMS Delhi to keep comprehensive record of ‘Ayushman Bharat’ patients getting free treatment

“However, it is noted that no such cost accounting is being done for other patients being treated at AlIMS, New Delhi. Accordingly, it has been decided that concurrent notional costing based on applicable AB-PMJAY rates shall be done for all inpatients, including day-care patients,” said an order issued by Director Dr M Srinivas.

Ayushman Bharat Kendra team will be strengthened by posting additional patient care managers who shall on concurrent basis, classify every inpatient/day care patient under the packages defined under the AB-PMJAY and derive a notional cost of treatment being provided to all patients being treated at AlIMS.

According to the memorandum, the costs will be analysed monthly to quantify the notional cost of providing clinical services on a department wise basis.

“This academic exercise shall also help measure the performance of various departments in an objective manner and shall also help in a more scientific apportionment of budget between various departments. Also, it shall enable quantification of the resources & budget spent on different kinds of diseases,” the memorandum read.