Guwahati, Feb 20: Following a multi-layered, rigorous audit, the Assam government unearthed irregularities in Ayushman Bharat health scheme.

Eight hospitals have been de-empanelled and case has been lodged against two other hospitals.

The government has served show-cause notices to 23 hospitals in the state and empanelment of eleven other hospitals has been suspended.

During an inquiry it has been found that Shifa and Nobel Hospitals in Barak Valley, submitted false bills, and an FIR was lodged against them.

“We have issued show-cause notices to hospitals and suspended them for many reasons such as out of pocket expenditure or billing without providing receipts for payment taken in addition to the cashless treatment,” said an official.

He said fines totalling Rs 1.18 crore have been collected from hospitals till date.

“Last year 4.5 lakh claims were made. A multi-layered audit and monitoring system has been put in place for verification which unearthed the irregularities done by the hospitals,” he said.

Over 1.72 crore Ayushman Cards have been created in Assam to date. There are 183 public and 183 private hospitals. From April 2024 to January 2025, hospital claims amounting to Rs 550.47 crore have been disbursed.

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