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Sep 19, 2024, 04:39 IST

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Chandigarh: To ensure timely payments to empanelled hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Mukhya Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana scheme, the State Health Agency (SHA) will hire medical professionals to expedite claims’ processing, announced health minister Dr Balbir Singh. The health minister conducted a review meeting of the sub-committee of State Health Agency on Wednesday to discuss policy related matters, shortage of manpower and other ongoing issues.

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