Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) is a government-funded program that subsidizes healthcare costs for low-income patients.
2.The National Health Authority (NHA) is responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) is a digital platform that facilitates the exchange of health claims information among various stakeholders in the healthcare and health insurance ecosystem in India. It serves as a gateway for exchanging claims-related data, including patient information, medical codes, and reimbursement amounts, between hospitals, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers. This will enhance efficiency and transparency in health claims processing. It has been developed by NHA.
Statement 2 is correct. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at providing free healthcare services to the poor and vulnerable. The NHA is responsible for implementing the PM-JAY scheme. The NHA is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy.
Source: ForumIAS
