AI to Approve Ayushman Bharat Claims in UP, MP: Faster, Fraud-Free Process

• Ayushman Bharat scheme claims will now be decided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) instead of doctors in UP and MP.
• National Health Authority (NHA) approved a pilot project for this new automated adjudication system.
• The AI system will verify and approve claims in hours, ensuring faster payments to hospitals and reducing fraud.
• State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS) in UP will develop the system.
• Pilot may begin with specific treatments like kidney and dialysis; successful implementation could lead to nationwide expansion.