{"id":1269,"date":"2024-08-01T16:31:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/?p=1269"},"modified":"2025-07-22T06:50:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T06:50:45","slug":"guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines On Hospital Empanelment And De-Empanelment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock the pathway to quality healthcare with our comprehensive framework for empanelment and de-empanelment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This document delineates the processes, criteria, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring that beneficiaries receive exceptional healthcare services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides a streamlined system for both public and private healthcare providers to join the PM-JAY network. By following these guidelines, providers can meet the high standards required for delivering quality care to vulnerable populations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Overview_Of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\" >Overview Of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Empanelment_Of_Healthcare_Providers\" >Empanelment Of Healthcare Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#1_Approach_For_Empanelment\" >1 Approach For Empanelment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#2_Criteria_For_Empanelment\" >2 Criteria For Empanelment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#3_Incentive_Structure_For_Empanelment\" >3 Incentive Structure For Empanelment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Institutional_Set-Up_For_Empanelment\" >Institutional Set-Up For Empanelment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#1_Role_Of_National_Health_Authority_NHA\" >1. Role Of National Health Authority (NHA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#2_Role_Of_State_Health_Agency_SHA\" >2. Role Of State Health Agency (SHA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#3_State_Empanelment_Committee_SEC\" >3. State Empanelment Committee (SEC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#4_District_Empanelment_Committee_DEC\" >4. District Empanelment Committee (DEC)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Process_Of_Empanelment_For_Healthcare_Providers\" >Process Of Empanelment For Healthcare Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#1_Application_And_Registration_On_the_Portal\" >1. Application And Registration On the Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#2_Approval_Process_Of_the_Application\" >2. Approval Process Of the Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#3_On-Boarding_Processes_After_Approval\" >3. On-Boarding Processes After Approval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Disciplinary_Proceedings_And_De-Empanelment\" >Disciplinary Proceedings And De-Empanelment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#1_Rationale_For_Disciplinary_Actions\" >1. Rationale For Disciplinary Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#2_Investigation_Of_Suspect_Claims\" >2. Investigation Of Suspect Claims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#3_Suspension_And_De-Empanelment\" >3. Suspension And De-Empanelment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Annexures_For_Healthcare_Providers\" >Annexures For Healthcare Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#1_Criteria_For_Empanelment\" >1. Criteria For Empanelment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#2_Additional_Documents\" >2. Additional Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#What_Is_The_Minimum_Bed_Requirement_For_A_Hospital_To_Be_Empaneled\" >What Is The Minimum Bed Requirement For A Hospital To Be Empaneled?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#What_Roles_Do_Nha_And_Sha_Play_In_The_Empanelment_Process\" >What Roles Do Nha And Sha Play In The Empanelment Process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#How_Are_Hospitals_Verified_For_Empanelment\" >How Are Hospitals Verified For Empanelment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#What_Are_The_Consequences_For_Hospitals_Found_Guilty_Of_Malpractices\" >What Are The Consequences For Hospitals Found Guilty Of Malpractices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lazymonkey.in\/blog\/guidelines-on-hospital-empanelment-de-empanelment\/#What_Additional_Criteria_Are_There_For_Hospitals_Offering_Specialized_Services\" >What Additional Criteria Are There For Hospitals Offering Specialized Services?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_Of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\"><\/span><b>Overview Of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) was launched by the Government of India in September 2018. The core aim of this scheme is to reduce the financial burden on the poorest and most vulnerable population and ensure their access to quality health services, thereby accelerating India\u2019s progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empanelment_Of_Healthcare_Providers\"><\/span><b>Empanelment Of Healthcare Providers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The empanelment process ensures that healthcare providers meet the required standards to offer services under the PM-JAY scheme. It includes specific criteria and approaches:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Approach_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><b>1 Approach For Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>States\/Union Territories can empanel healthcare providers within their jurisdiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SHAs may request NHA approval for empanelling healthcare providers outside their state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public healthcare facilities providing PM-JAY services can be empanelled automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Criteria_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><b>2 Criteria For Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthcare providers must meet minimum eligibility requirements, such as infrastructure, staffing, and equipment standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialty-specific eligibility criteria apply for providers offering specialized services like oncology or neurology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Incentive_Structure_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><b>3 Incentive Structure For Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Empanelled healthcare providers receive incentives based on quality certifications (Bronze, Silver, Gold) that correspond to higher reimbursement rates for health benefits packages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Set-Up_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><b>Institutional Set-Up For Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A structured institutional setup is crucial for effective empanelment and monitoring of healthcare providers. This includes the roles and responsibilities of various committees:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Role_Of_National_Health_Authority_NHA\"><\/span><b>1. Role Of National Health Authority (NHA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NHA develops guidelines, supports SHAs, and may directly empanel providers in non-PM-JAY states or for National Health Care Providers (NHCPs).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Role_Of_State_Health_Agency_SHA\"><\/span><b>2. Role Of State Health Agency (SHA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHAs are responsible for creating awareness, verifying applications, and approving or rejecting healthcare provider applications. SHAs conduct district-level analyses to ensure equity and access to healthcare services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_State_Empanelment_Committee_SEC\"><\/span><b>3. State Empanelment Committee (SEC)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SEC monitors the overall empanelment process, supervises DEC activities, and handles application rejections or pendency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_District_Empanelment_Committee_DEC\"><\/span><b>4. District Empanelment Committee (DEC)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DECs validate and scrutinize application documents, conduct field and desktop-based verifications, and recommend approval or rejection to the SHA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_Of_Empanelment_For_Healthcare_Providers\"><\/span><b>Process Of Empanelment For Healthcare Providers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The empanelment process involves multiple steps, from application submission to final approval, ensuring that healthcare providers meet all necessary criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Application_And_Registration_On_the_Portal\"><\/span><b>1. Application And Registration On the Portal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers must register on the Hospital Empanelment Module (HEM) portal and complete the detailed application form.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Approval_Process_Of_the_Application\"><\/span><b>2. Approval Process Of the Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications undergo desktop and physical verification by DECs within 15 working days. Options for fast-track empanelment are available for accredited hospitals or those empanelled under state schemes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_On-Boarding_Processes_After_Approval\"><\/span><b>3. On-Boarding Processes After Approval<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon approval, healthcare providers sign an MoU with the SHA, designate a nodal officer, and receive training on PM-JAY systems and processes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disciplinary_Proceedings_And_De-Empanelment\"><\/span><b>Disciplinary Proceedings And De-Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the integrity of the PM-JAY scheme involves stringent disciplinary measures for healthcare providers who fail to meet standards:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rationale_For_Disciplinary_Actions\"><\/span><b>1. Rationale For Disciplinary Actions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplinary proceedings and de-empanelment are conducted to ensure quality care and prevent fraud and abuse in the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Investigation_Of_Suspect_Claims\"><\/span><b>2. Investigation Of Suspect Claims<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspect claims are investigated through desk audits and field visits, with detailed reports submitted within 10 working days.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Suspension_And_De-Empanelment\"><\/span><b>3. Suspension And De-Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers may be suspended for up to 6 months based on investigation findings, with a detailed process for appeals and further actions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annexures_For_Healthcare_Providers\"><\/span><b>Annexures For Healthcare Providers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed annexures provide additional information and criteria for empanelment, verification processes, and other specific requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Criteria_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><b>1. Criteria For Empanelment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed criteria for minimum standards and speciality-specific requirements are provided, along with relaxations for aspirational districts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Additional_Documents\"><\/span><b>2. Additional Documents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annexures include lists of classified cities, processes for desktop-based verification, and self-declaration forms for specific facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11a546b9b65d5b6d95321b37bb7313a8\" style=\"color:#8e000b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guidelines serve as a framework to assist State Health Agencies (SHAs) in the empanelment of hospitals and diagnostic centres, ensuring that healthcare providers meet minimum standards. These standards include infrastructure, staffing, equipment, and adherence to quality protocols.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also provides a detailed process for disciplinary actions and de-empanelment to maintain the integrity of the scheme. The aim is to enhance the accessibility and quality of healthcare for the most vulnerable populations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36ed408219df0b37a3b5ac9980bae5ea\" style=\"color:#8e000b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732273949870\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Minimum_Bed_Requirement_For_A_Hospital_To_Be_Empaneled\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Minimum Bed Requirement For A Hospital To Be Empaneled?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A hospital must have at least 10 inpatient beds, except for dental and day-care procedure hospitals which may have fewer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732273956007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Roles_Do_Nha_And_Sha_Play_In_The_Empanelment_Process\"><\/span><strong>What Roles Do Nha And Sha Play In The Empanelment Process?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The National Health Authority supports SHAs by developing guidelines and providing flexibility for local adaptations, while SHAs handle the verification and approval of applications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732273964921\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Hospitals_Verified_For_Empanelment\"><\/span><strong>How Are Hospitals Verified For Empanelment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Verification includes both desktop and physical inspections of the hospital&#8217;s infrastructure, staffing, and services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732273974932\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Consequences_For_Hospitals_Found_Guilty_Of_Malpractices\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Consequences For Hospitals Found Guilty Of Malpractices?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hospitals may face penalties, suspension, or de-empanelment, depending on the severity of the offence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732273993591\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Additional_Criteria_Are_There_For_Hospitals_Offering_Specialized_Services\"><\/span><strong>What Additional Criteria Are There For Hospitals Offering Specialized Services?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hospitals offering specialized services must meet additional criteria, including advanced infrastructure and experienced specialists in relevant fields.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Download The Official PDF From <a style=\"color: #be070c;\" href=\"https:\/\/nha.gov.in\/img\/resources\/Revised-Empanelment-and-De-empanelment-Guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the pathway to quality healthcare with our comprehensive framework for empanelment and de-empanelment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). 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